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Monday, October 15, 2012

Charter truancy response...

From the school district....

Hi Mr. Flemming, 

The Charter School agreement states that charter schools shall report to the School District’s Office of Truancy and Attendance all unexcused absences of any duration greater than three (3) days.  The Charter School Agreement also states that the Charter School shall submit to the District a report for any student after ten (10) consecutive days of unexcused absence. 

It is important to point out however, that Charter Schools are independent LEA’s, and because of that they are solely responsible to provide prevention and outreach support to truant students, as well as take action if students are repeatedly truant.

The District’s Office of Truancy and Attendance has been successful however, in working with the city’s Truancy Court to expand services to charter schools.  In November, charter schools that meet the proper requirements can refer truant students to Truancy Court for review by DHS and family court.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out.

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