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District handbook drops five "parent days" as board seeks to curb absenteeism
Summary
The district parent-student handbook removes previously permitted parent days (five discretionary absences) after review with the county attorney, citing concerns about chronic absenteeism; the update and other routine edits were approved by the board.
District presenter (S12) told the board that most handbook edits were routine but highlighted a specific attendance change: the removal of five parent days that previously allowed parents to opt out of student attendance without penalty. "The SBPS attendance guidelines, we did remove those parent days," S12 said, adding that the district consulted the county attorney and believed the opt-out days may have contributed to chronic absenteeism.
S12 thanked staff member Reagan for preparing the handbook redlines and formatting. The board approved the 2025-26 Scottsbluff Public Schools district parent-student handbook as presented.
