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District reports chronic absenteeism fell to 16.3% in FY26, down from 28% in FY23

Claymont City School District Board of Education · May 11, 2026
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Summary

Administrators presented data prepared by Assistant Principal Ida Gorman showing chronic absenteeism decreased from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26, a 3.6 percentage-point drop from the prior year; the figure was presented to the board as part of administrative reports.

Administrators presented a multi-year attendance report showing a "reduction of chronic absenteeism from 28% in FY23 to 16.3% in FY26," citing a 3.6 percentage-point decrease from the previous school year. The document was prepared by Assistant Principal Ida Gorman and shared with the board as part of the administrative reports.

Board members and school leaders noted the result during updates; the minutes record the statistic and the presenters but do not include a formal motion or action tied to the report. The presentation identified progress but did not specify new policy actions in the recorded minutes.