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District reports drop in chronic absenteeism to 16.3% over three years
Summary
An assistant principal presented data showing chronic absenteeism fell from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26, a 3.6 percentage-point improvement from last year. The board acknowledged the progress during administrative reports.
Assistant High/Middle School Principal Ida Gorman presented a document to the board noting a decline in chronic absenteeism districtwide, from 28% in fiscal year 2023 to 16.3% in fiscal year 2026.
The minutes record a 3.6 percentage-point decrease from the previous school year to this year; the board recognized teachers and program staff supporting the gains. Mrs. Barnhart also highlighted student successes in literacy and math intervention programs (Math180 and Read180) with regional and national growth recognitions that the board acknowledged as contributing factors.
Board members did not record additional motion or direction tied specifically to the absenteeism report at this meeting; the data was included in administrators' written updates in the board packet.
