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District reports chronic absenteeism down to 16.3% from 28% in FY23
Summary
An assistant principal's report shows chronic absenteeism fell from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26, a 3.6 percentage-point drop from the prior year, which the board cited as evidence of progress on student engagement.
Administrators told the board the district has reduced chronic absenteeism markedly over three years. Assistant Principal Ida Gorman presented a document showing a decline from 28% in fiscal year 2023 to 16.3% in fiscal year 2026, with a 3.6 percentage-point decrease from last school year to this year.
Board members noted the improvement as part of administrative reports and credited staff interventions and reporting. The minutes record the statistic as part of the presentation; the board did not take a formal vote on attendance programs at the meeting.
