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Board hears attendance report as district closes school year; chronic absenteeism flagged
Summary
The superintendent reported county attendance at 91.27% for the eighth month and presented chronic absence rates by school; board discussed attendance‑improvement strategies and forthcoming benchmark and assessment dates.
The Pendleton County Board of Education received an attendance update April 21 showing countywide attendance at 91.27% for the eighth month; the superintendent noted a recent illness period that reduced rates.
School‑level chronic absence rates were given: Franklin Elementary (10.6%), Brandywine Elementary (15.3%), Northfork Elementary (11.1%), and Pendleton County Middle‑High School (18.5%). The superintendent and principals discussed attendance campaigns and interschool challenges as possible tools to improve daily attendance and chronic absence figures.
Board members also heard that the district's fourth benchmark and social‑emotional SAVERS benchmarking were scheduled (dates provided) and that summer and end‑of‑year testing schedules were in place. Administrators emphasized continuing focus on student attendance to protect testing participation and learning outcomes.
No formal action was taken; the board will monitor attendance trends and review related improvement plans in upcoming meetings.
