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Board hears data showing 12 of 27 freshman girls chronically absent
Summary
District staff told the board that 12 of 27 freshman girls were identified as chronically absent; staff said seven of those had multiple doctor's excused absences and outlined steps including 1-on-1 outreach and referral to school supports.
Committee member (S3) presented attendance data on the freshman girls cohort and urged targeted intervention. S3 reported: "There is 27 girls in the freshman class. 12 of them were identified as chronically absent," and said staff will conduct one-on-one outreach, monitor grades and discipline, and consider adding students to Miss Marks' caseload for monthly monitoring.
Board members asked about thresholds for parent conferences and the escalation process; S3 explained the district's truancy letters and meeting steps: at three unexcused absences a letter and call, at five a second letter and call, at six placement in the attendance SAT process, and at seven the matter is referred to the prosecuting attorney if the family does not engage. The board said the group will be a priority at the start of the school year.
