This is your weekend summary reflecting Thursday's data. Region-wide enrollment stands at 1,062 students, down 22 from October 1st (-2.0%), consistent with attrition season patterns.
At a Glance
| School | Enrollment | Since Oct 1 | Attendance | Chronic Absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | 1,062 | -22 (-2.0%) | 95.6% | 11.6% |
| DELA | 466 | -9 (-1.9%) | 95.2% | 13.7% |
| BCPS | 267 | -7 (-2.6%) | 95.8% | 6.4% |
| DCHS | 226 | -3 (-1.3%) | 94.3% | 17.3% |
| KBC | 103 | -3 (-2.8%) | 97.1% | 2.9% |
Today's Focus: Teacher Attendance Compliance
Thursday's compliance data shows 0% attendance recorded across all schools for that day. This appears to be a data timing issue—the query ran before Friday's attendance data was processed, capturing an empty snapshot for the current day.
Looking at year-to-date compliance from the detailed teacher data, significant concerns persist at secondary schools. At KBC, teachers operating below 50% compliance include Heather Gilmer (3%), Ashleigh Lamb (19%), and the Concurrent Credit program (23%). At DCHS, Shantell Smith sits at 42% YTD compliance with a declining trend (35% recent). These patterns have been flagged for multiple weeks.
For context: elementary schools should maintain near-100% compliance (two entries per day), while secondary schools target 90%+ across 7 daily periods. When compliance drops below 50%, attendance rates become unreliable since unmarked students default to present. See the detailed drill-down report for full teacher-level compliance data.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Region at 1,062, down 22 from Oct 1 (-2.0%). This tracks within expected attrition season parameters. One withdrawal recorded recently: Ma'layia Johnson (2nd, BCPS) on August 11—no funding impact as this preceded the Oct 1 count. Full enrollment dashboard available.
Attendance Concerns: Eight students show sharply declining recent attendance. Notable cases include Chance Burks (3rd, BCPS) at 30% over the last 10 days despite 89% YTD, and Jada Lee (5th, DELA) at 20% recently versus 73% YTD. These declining patterns warrant outreach before the winter break.
Staffing: One departure recorded—Celya Williams (Bus Driver) became inactive December 12. No staff absences data available for Friday. Review Namely Time Off Requests for current coverage. Birthday coming up: Kristy Greene (Security, DELA) and Pamela Whitcomb (Bus Driver) on December 18.
Family Contact: Coverage remains strong at 99.6% contactable. DELA has 4 students with no contact information on file—worth addressing before any winter break communications.
Still Watching
- DCHS chronic absence (Day 7): Holding at 17.3%, above the 15% baseline
- KBC compliance (ongoing): YTD figures remain below 30% for multiple teachers
— Data Team