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District reports chronic absenteeism fell to 16.3% from 28% in FY23
Summary
Assistant Principal Ida Gorman shared a document showing chronic absenteeism declined from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26, with a 3.6 percentage-point drop from the previous year; the board noted ongoing efforts to address chronic absence.
A document shared with the board and prepared by Assistant High/Middle School Principal Ida Gorman showed chronic absenteeism decreased from 28% in fiscal year 2023 to 16.3% in fiscal year 2026, including a 3.6 percentage‑point reduction from the prior year. District leaders highlighted programming and outreach aimed at reducing chronic absence.
Board members acknowledged the improvement and thanked staff for interventions and student support efforts, noting the progress but not voting on any new policy at the meeting. The statistic was presented as part of the administrative reports and will inform continuing attendance‑support strategies.
