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Perrydale board adopts student handbook clarifying eligibility and attendance rules
Summary
The board approved a student handbook that clarifies academic‑eligibility thresholds, probation procedures and interdistrict transfer attendance expectations; the handbook specifies that two or more consecutive weeks with an F render a student ineligible for activities.
The Perrydale School District 21 board voted to approve a revised student handbook that clarifies academic eligibility, attendance requirements and interdistrict transfer expectations.
Dan (speaker 3) summarized changes to academic eligibility and said that a grade of D functions as a probationary 'yellow light,' while “when they have an f for 2 or more weeks, then they're ineligible.” The handbook clarifies that the probation/OFI list will be updated weekly for middle and high school and that families of students on the list will receive email notification with staff contact details for follow‑up.
On nonresident transfers (page 18), staff said the handbook now aligns with the state’s chronic absenteeism guidance: interdistrict transfer students are expected to maintain at least 90% attendance and may have no more than one minor suspension during the academic year; more serious offenses could trigger revocation of transfer privileges under existing procedures. The board discussed the practicalities of prearranged absences (field trips, appointments) and confirmed that slips include a spot for the student’s grade so teachers can verify eligibility when approving trips.
A motion to approve the student handbook was made, seconded and passed by voice vote.
