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Yelm Community Schools aims to cut chronic absenteeism after board attendance update
Summary
Dr. Lisa Peros told the school board the district’s chronic absenteeism rate stands "a little over 41%" and outlined a five-part strategy and a goal to lower that rate by 20% each year; the board will consider an attendance-policy revision at an upcoming study session and readings in May.
Dr. Lisa Peros presented a districtwide attendance update to the Yelm Community Schools board, saying the district’s chronic absenteeism rate is "a little over 41%" and that chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year. She told the board the district has joined a statewide community of practice and will use evidence-based strategies to increase daily attendance.
Peros described a five-part approach the district will emphasize: a district-wide focus on attendance, warm outreach and communication to families, attention to the adults who see…
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