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District flags sharp absenteeism, suspension increases for vulnerable groups and outlines targeted steps
Summary
MCSD staff presented preliminary California dashboard data showing rising chronic absenteeism and suspensions among several vulnerable subgroups (preliminary figures cited: Black/African-American ~44.9% chronically absent; homeless students ~61.4%), and outlined targeted interventions including expanded learning, restorative practices, an early-champion program, and a local dashboard to track impact.
Director Aaron Alexander and Assistant Superintendent Sergio Mendes briefed the board on MCSD’s preliminary lowest-performing students analysis at the Oct. 28 meeting, focusing on five state-identified groups: Black/African-American students, students with disabilities, long-term English learners (LTELs), foster youth and students experiencing homelessness.
The presentation used early data ahead of the state's official dashboard release and cited preliminary trends: a districtwide chronic-absenteeism increase of 1.4% and a suspension-rate increase of…
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