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Yelm schools prioritize attendance in five‑year strategic plan; district to update attendance policy
Summary
District staff told the board the strategic plan’s first goal is attendance, describing OSPI best-practice steps, a plan to draft a new attendance policy and a May first reading after a study session; the strategic planning committee will meet June 11.
District staff presented an update on the Yelm Community Schools strategic plan on March 26, saying the first priority for the five‑year plan is improving attendance across grade levels.
Dr. Lisa Cordero Smith, speaking for the strategic‑planning committee, said the committee built measurable goals and is establishing metrics to track progress. Kurt Foray summarized midyear data and highlighted three district bright spots, including improved ninth‑grade on‑track rates and targeted gains in early‑elementary math and…
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