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Superintendent reports rising absenteeism, SAT boot camp and improving hiring in Upshur County Schools
Summary
Superintendent reported chronic absenteeism rose from 18.95% to about 20.97% (attributed to a recent flu outbreak), described an SAT boot camp for juniors and said hiring interest is improving; custodial staff received praise for their response to recent operational challenges.
At the regular meeting the superintendent reported that chronic absenteeism from August through February was 18.95%, and that the rate has risen to about 20.97% ‘‘as of yesterday,’’ which she attributed largely to a recent influenza outbreak affecting students and staff.
"Our chronic absenteeism from August through the February was 18.95 percent. As of…
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