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Attendance‑recovery pilot recoups roughly $420,000; district plans wider rollout
Summary
Staff reported preliminary results from an attendance‑recovery pilot in several elementary sites: about $420,000 recouped and additional revenue expected from improved attendance; the district plans to expand the program next year.
Educational services staff told the board that a pilot absence‑recovery program produced measurable revenue this year and improved attendance at participating sites.
“We're able to recoup about $420,000 this year just in attendance recovery,” said Dr. Forsy, the educational services presenter, who described both recovered independent‑study days and improved in‑person attendance as revenue drivers. Staff reported that one school (Holly Avenue) showed a large improvement in net absence days year over year and that the district expects an additional roughly $237,000 tied to higher attendance this year in the pilot schools. Leaders said the program requires work from staff but that they plan to roll the program out districtwide next year.
Board members expressed enthusiasm for the revenue and student‑engagement benefits but emphasized the need to refine processes so the program is sustainable and minimally burdensome on staff. Staff committed to iterative improvements and support as the program expands.
