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Newberg SD outlines attendance push as chronic absenteeism ticks up
Summary
District staff presented attendance data showing daily rates near 91–93% but a gradual rise in chronic absenteeism; school leaders described tiered interventions, incentives and expanded counseling but flagged limits in bilingual support and mental‑health capacity.
District staff and building leaders told the Newberg School District board April 14 that attendance is an active focus as chronic absenteeism edges upward.
Holly, presenting districtwide data, said typical daily attendance runs about 91% and overall about 93%, but noted an uptick in chronically absent students — defined by state standards as missing more than 10% of school days. She attributed a post‑January increase to a severe cold/flu season and the timing of spring break and said the district is monitoring…
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