JED-AR 4 - Determination of Un-excused Absences and Procedures

The principal / designee or school board determine that an absence is un-excused.

The principal / designee provides written compulsory attendance non- compliance notification to the parents within 24 hours of verification of violation, served by mail or personally.

The principal / designee continues to monitor the student’s attendance until regular attendance is established.

The principal / designee will refer the student to the Superintendent if the student fails to maintain regular attendance immediately after notification, and/or the student has 8 half-day absences in a 4 week period of time in which school is in session. The Superintendent will review prior notice(s) and attendance records; will determine if a citation is warranted; and give written notice to the parent / guardian - cosponsored with the district attorney.

The Superintendent will forward a copy of the Truancy Report Form that indicates that the Truant Officer / designee delivered the District Attorney’s letter.

If the child fails to return to school on the school day following receipt of the DA’s , letter, the school shall call the truancy secretary at the District Office to indicate the attendance situation. The Superintendent shall order the citation for failure to comply with compulsory attendance.

The principal / designee will withdraw the student after 10 consecutive days of absences.