Renames Board Policy 5113.1 from Truancy to Chronic Absence and amends it

The board is renaming Board Policy 5113.1 from Truancy to Chronic Absence and amending it, on the recommendation of the Budget and Finance Committee. The changes are in the attached policy text, not in this item's summary. No money is involved.

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Pulled from the consent vote. Adopted in its own vote at this meeting (6–1), instead of with the rest of the consent report.

Apr 22, 2026 · Adopted (passed). A motion was made by Director Latta, seconded by Director Thompson, that Board Policy 5113.1 be Adopted. The motion carried by the following vote.

Maximus Simmons Absent
Marianna Smith Absent
Rachel Latta Aye
VanCedric Williams Aye
Mike Hutchinson Nay
Patrice Berry Aye
Clifford Thompson Aye
Valarie Bachelor Aye
Jennifer Brouhard Aye

Action: Resolution or policy
Category: Governance & board business
Presented by: Budget and Finance Committee
File: 26-0750 · agenda O.-77
Outcome: Adopted, Apr 22, 2026

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education, upon recommendation by the Budget and Finance Committee, of Renaming and Amendment, Board Policy 5113.1, Truancy to Chronic Absence, as delineated herein.

History

Apr 2, 2026 Adopted (Budget and Finance Committee)
Apr 22, 2026 Adopted

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