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Superintendent warns district absenteeism is above state average; two schools face corrective-action plans
Summary
Superintendent Doctor Antunes presented data showing the district's chronic absenteeism exceeds the New Jersey average, explained causes (cannot/won't/don't attend), and urged data-driven interventions, family engagement and community partnerships to reduce missed days.
The Little Egg Harbor Township superintendent reported that chronic absenteeism in the district is higher than the New Jersey average and outlined strategies the district will use to reduce missed school days.
Doctor Antunes said chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year — about 18 days — for any reason and warned that early absenteeism predicts later…
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