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Board approves first reading of excused-absence policy; members ask staff to clarify remote "presence" rules
Summary
At first reading, the board asked staff to tighten Policy 3122's language distinguishing presence versus participation in remote learning; trustees requested concrete verification methods before second reading.
The Sultan School District board approved the first reading of Policy 3122 (excused and unexcused absences) on Aug. 26 but directed staff to revise the "presence versus participation" language to make attendance verification for remote learning clearer.
Staff explained the policy addition responds to concerns that parental excuses can mask chronic absenteeism: even if a parent excuses an absence, the district may still deem the absence…
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