WCSD proclaims September Attendance Awareness Month, highlights intervention work
The Washoe County School District board proclaimed September 2026 Attendance Awareness Month and heard staff describe district efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism, calling out the intervention team and community partnerships supporting students and families.
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President Mayberry opened the presentation by introducing Dr. Paul LaMarco, the district's chief student services officer, who framed absenteeism as a persistent post‑COVID problem that requires a community response. LaMarco said the district is relying on intervention teams and community donations to stabilize students in crisis, and named staff leading that work.
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