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High School outlines plan to cut chronic absenteeism and strengthen teacher clarity
Summary
Principal Cheryl Smith told the board the high school aims to reduce chronic absenteeism by 5% and raise average daily attendance by 2%, institute a 9 a.m. attendance call‑home protocol and continue a two‑year teacher clarity professional learning track.
High School Principal Cheryl Smith presented attendance and instructional goals to the board on Feb. 9, framing attendance reduction and teacher clarity as priorities for the building.
Smith said the goal is to "reduce chronic absenteeism by 5%" and "increase average daily attendance by 2%," and described operational steps including an attendance call home by 9 a.m., biweekly review of attendance data at the Building Intervention Team (BIT) meetings and collaborative family meetings to problem solve. Smith also outlined a two‑year professional learning track aimed at improving lesson plan implementation and teacher clarity.
Trustees received the update and noted continued monitoring; no formal action was requested or taken on these goals during the meeting.
