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District rolls out corrective-action plans as chronic absenteeism exceeds 10% at several schools
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Goldberg presented district SSDS data showing chronic absenteeism rates above 10% at multiple schools; the board approved corrective action plans for Edward V. Walton, James Caldwell, Thelma L. Sandmeier and Jonathan Dayton High School.
Dr. Goldberg reviewed Student Safety Data System (SSDS) and chronic absenteeism figures at the March 23 meeting, noting that chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of the school year ("18 Absences = 10%" as presented). The presentation included school-level ESSA rates: James Caldwell Elementary (13.6% reported, 13.5% as-of 3/18/26), Thelma L. Sandmeier Elementary (12.3%/12.1%), Edward V. Walton Elementary (13.5%/14.6%), Florence M. Gaudineer Middle School (8.0%/11.1%), and Jonathan Dayton High School (16.0%/14.2%).
Each affected school presented corrective-action steps: targeted family communication, use of the new student information system to automate absence notifications, parent surveys to identify barriers, regular monitoring and assignment of responsibilities for interventions, and quarterly reporting on progress. The board approved corrective action plans for the listed schools (agenda item 23) and requested ongoing reporting on outcomes.
