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Petersburg schools outline data‑driven plan to curb chronic absenteeism, cite 44.62% rate at one school
Summary
Division presenters told the school board they are expanding weekly monitoring, family outreach, legal referrals and targeted supports — including housing assistance and a $40,000 VTSS award — to reduce chronic absenteeism and reach a 95% average daily attendance goal.
A division presenter for Petersburg City Public Schools described a multi‑pronged effort Monday to reduce chronic absenteeism after data showed one school had a 44.62% chronic‑absence rate last year.
The presenter said the 44.62% figure for Pleasant Lane reflects students missing at least 10% of enrolled days and that the division compares year‑to‑date attendance with the state’s May snapshot for the prior school year. The division’s internal goal is to reach 95% average daily attendance across schools.
The presenter, identified in the transcript as Speaker 3, said the approach is data driven and includes regular meetings with principals,…
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