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District reports chronic absenteeism down to 16.3% from 28% in FY23
Summary
An assistant principal presented data showing chronic absenteeism declined from 28% in fiscal year 2023 to 16.3% in FY26, a 3.6 percentage‑point decrease from the previous school year, which the board noted during administrative reports.
Assistant High/Middle School Principal Ida Gorman shared a document showing a reduction in chronic absenteeism from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26. The report highlighted a 3.6 percentage‑point drop from the prior school year to the current year, which administrators presented as evidence of progress on attendance initiatives.
Board members and administrators acknowledged the improvement during the administrative reports section. The presentation did not include a detailed plan in the minutes at this meeting; the document was filed with board packets and will inform ongoing attendance interventions.
