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District reports chronic absenteeism down to 16.3% from 28% in three years
Summary
Assistant principal presented a document showing chronic absenteeism fell from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26, including a 3.6 percentage-point drop from last year; board recognized program and teacher contributors to student gains.
Board members heard an administrative report that chronic absenteeism in the district declined from 28% in fiscal year 2023 to 16.3% in fiscal year 2026. Assistant High/Middle School Principal Ida Gorman shared a document that showed a 3.6 percentage-point decrease from the previous school year.
Board members and administrators credited targeted interventions and staff efforts, with the board recognizing teachers and program leaders involved in reading and math remediation programs that contributed to student gains. No new policy action was taken at the meeting; the item was presented as an informational report included in board packets.
