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Cascade Opportunity Center reinstates GED program; reports 57.3% chronic absenteeism
Summary
The principal of the Cascade Opportunity Center said reinstating the GED program has helped enrollment, but noted a chronic absenteeism rate of 57.3%; board members questioned staffing differences compared with other alternative schools.
Cascade Opportunity Center Principal Ms. Thompson told the board the center reinstated its GED program and that leaders believe the reinstatement has helped sustain enrollment. She said the center compares its staffing and outcomes with other stand-alone alternative schools in the state.
Ms. Thompson reported a chronic absenteeism rate of 57.3% among students at the Opportunity Center and discussed efforts, including student leadership, to encourage attendance. Directors asked why the center has fewer teachers than another school cited in the packet; Ms. Thompson and Mr. Weeks explained differences in program models and staffing needs.
The board did not take formal action on staffing at the meeting but noted the absenteeism figure and asked administration to continue monitoring and reporting on interventions.
