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District reports chronic absenteeism falls from 28% to 16.3% over three years
Summary
Assistant Principal Ida Gorman presented data showing chronic absenteeism dropped from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26, a 3.6 percentage-point reduction from last school year.
Assistant High/Middle School Principal Ida Gorman provided the board with a document showing a multi-year reduction in chronic absenteeism, from 28% in fiscal year 2023 to 16.3% in fiscal year 2026. The superintendent summarized the chart for the board and noted a year-over-year decrease of 3.6 percentage points.
Board members and administrators recognized the improvement as a positive trend and noted continuing efforts to further reduce absences. The report was submitted as part of the administrative packet; board discussion did not produce a formal motion at the May 11 meeting.
