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District 33 reports 20% chronic absenteeism; suspension and truancy figures reviewed
Summary
At the Jan. 22 meeting the board was briefed that the districtwide chronic-absence rate is 20% (since Jan. 16). December suspension totals and truancy referrals were reviewed; the board made no public-action changes during the meeting.
District leaders told the board on Jan. 22 that the districtwide chronic-absence rate is 20% (measured since Jan. 16, 2026). Staff also presented the December 2025 student-suspension report and truancy referral counts.
The suspension report for December 2025 shows 13 in-school suspensions, 4 out-of-school suspensions and 0 bus suspensions. The Truancy Referral report shows two new students were referred to the Regional Office of Education and 25 students remain on the ROE truancy referral list.
District staff presented these reports for board information; the minutes do not record board-directed remedies or immediate policy actions during the Jan. 22 meeting. The board moved to closed session to discuss personnel and student-discipline matters, consistent with the Open Meetings Act provisions cited in the minutes.
Why it matters: chronic absenteeism is linked to academic outcomes and may prompt targeted interventions; the figures will inform staff follow-up and potential board oversight. The minutes do not include disaggregated absentee data by school or grade in the meeting text; staff materials were provided to the board and operational teams for follow-up.
The minutes also note related administrative items presented at the meeting, including four new FOIA requests and operational updates such as County Institute Day planning.
