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Superintendent reports modest attendance gains; two schools missing submissions
Summary
Dr. Roberts reviewed first-semester data showing Term 1 average daily attendance of 92.2% and a semester average of 92.5%, which he attributed in part to truancy officers and operational supports; the board discussed missing submissions from two schools and ongoing work to sustain pre-COVID attendance levels.
Superintendent R. Roberts presented the first-semester data report, highlighting building-level attendance trends, chronic absenteeism, suspension trends and NWEA fall-to-winter growth. He reported Term 1 average daily attendance of 92.2% and a semester average of 92.5%, and attributed year-over-year gains in part to truancy officers and other operational supports.
Board members questioned the effect of missing submissions from two schools on district percentages; Dr. Roberts acknowledged the gap and said staff are working to sustain pre-COVID attendance levels. The data review prompted discussion of interventions and strategies to improve attendance going forward.
