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Superintendent sets goal to tackle 48% chronic absenteeism in 2025–26
Summary
Superintendent Emily Pendell outlined 2025–26 goals including addressing 48% chronic absenteeism (≥18 days missed/year), creating a shared vision, instructional leadership, a facilities master plan, and family engagement tied to a PR campaign.
Superintendent Emily Pendell presented district priorities for 2025–26 at the Aug. 26 board meeting, placing particular emphasis on attendance. Pendell reported a chronic absenteeism rate of 48% (defined in the minutes as missing 18 or more days per year) and identified attendance recovery as a central objective for the year.
Other goals Pendell outlined include developing a shared vision through ongoing training and engagement, strengthening instructional leadership and school culture, completing a facilities master plan to position the district for potential Prop 2 funds, and implementing family and community engagement strategies linked to the newly authorized PR campaign.
