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District reports high attendance and new SEL curriculum as it works to reduce chronic absenteeism

San Mateo-Foster City School District Board of Trustees · October 24, 2025
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Summary

Dr. Margaret Eterredia told trustees the district’s overall attendance is high (in the nineties), chronic‑absenteeism work is shifting to 'presenteeism' and the Wayfinder SEL curriculum has been rolled out with financial‑literacy and digital citizenship components.

Executive Director for Student Services Dr. Margaret Eterredia presented the district’s student wellness and attendance update.

Eterredia said overall attendance across the district is "in the nineties" and highlighted work to reduce chronic absenteeism by reframing it as "chronic presenteeism," focusing on building relationships…

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