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Trustee presses district on attendance accountability after six‑week report
Summary
After a six‑week attendance report, the board discussed student absenteeism tied to extracurricular activities; Trustee Jessica M. Quintanilla said students sometimes attend practices and games but miss school, calling for better accountability.
Maritza Lopez, the district's At‑Risk/Truancy Officer, presented an updated attendance analysis covering the first six weeks of school during the Sept. 18 meeting. Trustees reviewed trends and incentives designed to improve attendance; the public minutes do not include specific attendance percentages but note the district is tracking early‑term patterns.
Trustee Jessica M. Quintanilla said she was concerned that "students [are] attending practices/games and not attending school," adding that the district needs improved accountability on attendance. The board did not record a formal action on the analysis in the public minutes; trustees were asked to contact the responsible staff for further detail and follow up.
