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Committee: 'Building Men' pilot proposed for High School North and Thorne to address absenteeism
Summary
Curriculum committee reported a proposed 'Building Men' program—intended to reduce chronic absenteeism, lower discipline referrals and increase connectedness—recommended for possible funding through ESSA/Title IV and to be rolled out in the coming school year.
Curriculum committee members reported that the district is considering a program called 'Building Men' for High School North and Thorne as a targeted approach to chronic absenteeism and student disengagement.
The committee representative said the program would "help address growing chronic absenteeism," reduce discipline referrals, build positive morale and "promote a sense of connectedness," and noted the program model had been observed at other districts. The committee discussed potential inclusion of the initiative in the district’s ESSA grant and primarily paying for it through Title IV funds.
Committee members emphasized the program’s holistic focus—meeting students where they are and addressing out-of-school factors that affect attendance and behavior. The board noted the program would be rolled out for the upcoming school year and requested additional information and in-person demonstrations from school leaders.
