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Board hears first-quarter chronic‑absence numbers: nine students exceed 10% threshold
Summary
For the July–September reporting quarter (first 0.25 of the school year), staff reported nine students met the district’s chronic‑absence threshold (absent more than 10% of the school year); staff noted illness as a common cause and said reasons were documented.
Staff reported attendance figures for the first quarter (July through September, 20 school days), identifying students who meet the district’s threshold for chronic absenteeism.
The presenter said, “There have been 20 school days. And we technically have 9 students been absent for more than 2 days of school, which make them chronically absent.” Staff added that they had documented reasons for absences and that sometimes health issues are the cause, and that they will continue to monitor and report on chronic‑absence trends.
Board members asked clarifying questions about how the reporting windows are structured; staff explained the district reports by quarter (0.25) and will include attendance details in the regular reporting cycle.
