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KMS addresses declining attendance, outlines Black History Month events and 21st Century program numbers
Summary
Knickerbacker Middle School reported attendance declines prompting targeted interventions, described Black History Month programming and cultural night planning, and shared 21st Century Program enrollments (KMS 174, LHS 43).
Knickerbacker Middle School administrators reported a decline in attendance for the month and described targeted interventions: the support team is focusing on at-risk students and planning attendance groups, and counselors are increasing SEL push-in lessons on emotional regulation. The Board heard that residency concerns have also affected attendance figures.
KMS highlighted cultural programming including Black History Month spotlights and a March 12 cultural night. The school also reported 21st Century Program enrollment numbers (KMS 174 students; LHS 43) and recent community service activity—the student council's sock drive yielded 105 pairs donated to Unity House of Troy.
