Teacher attendance compliance at KBC has dropped to 16%, rendering student attendance figures for that building essentially meaningless. With only 9 of 56 expected periods recorded yesterday, the reported 97% attendance rate reflects data entry gaps rather than actual student presence.
At a Glance
| School | Enrollment | Δ Oct 1 | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | 1,061 | -23 | 95.6% | 138 (13.0%) | 64.5% |
| BCPS | 267 | -7 | 95.8% | 19 (7.1%) | 88.5% |
| DCHS | 226 | -3 | 94.2% | 42 (18.6%) | 78.2% |
| DELA | 465 | -10 | 95.2% | 74 (15.9%) | 79.2% |
| KBC | 103 | -3 | 97.1%* | 3 (2.9%) | 16.1% |
*KBC attendance unreliable due to low compliance
Today's Focus: Teacher Compliance
KBC's compliance situation warrants direct attention. At 16% (9 of 56 periods taken), this is the lowest recorded rate this semester. The drill-down data shows systematic gaps: 20 of 22 teachers at KBC are at critical compliance levels, with several showing 0% recent compliance including Heather Gilmer, Ashleigh Lamb, and the Concurrent Credit program.
For context, KBC is a secondary school where period-by-period attendance is expected. The target is 90%+, acknowledging that 7 daily periods create more opportunities for missed entries than elementary's twice-daily model. However, 16% is not a minor gap—it means over 5 of every 6 attendance opportunities go unrecorded. When attendance isn't marked, students default to present, which explains why KBC shows 97% attendance alongside 3% chronic absence rates that seem implausibly strong.
DCHS, the other secondary campus, came in at 78% compliance—below the 90% target but within a workable range where attendance data remains informative. BCPS continues as the compliance leader at 88.5%, while DELA held at 79%.
The detailed drill-down report includes teacher-level compliance rates and 7-day trends. The Current Year Attendance dashboard provides classroom-level detail.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Holding at 1,061 students, down 23 from October 1 (-2.1%). No enrollment changes entered Tuesday. This tracks expected attrition season patterns. Full enrollment dashboard available.
Chronic Absence: 138 students region-wide below 90% attendance (13.0%). DCHS remains elevated at 18.6% (42 students). The drill-down identifies the 5 students at each school with lowest attendance rates—Jakiya Gum at DCHS has attended only 31% of enrolled days.
Recent Attendance Concerns: Eight students showed sharp attendance declines over the past 10 days. Jaleel Campbell (6th, DELA) attended 0 of the last 10 days despite 90% YTD prior. Mason Jones (5th, DELA) attended 1 of 10 days. Both patterns suggest family-level situations worth a check-in.
Staffing: Eight staff members out Tuesday (6.0% absence rate). By location: Central Office (3), DELA (2), BCPS (2), KBC (1). One pending request—Lindsey Holden at DELA for bereavement. New hire: Courtney Osborne joins as a Teacher (pending employee status as of Dec 16). Departure last week: Celya Williams (Bus Driver) as of Dec 12. Time-Off Requests Dashboard for Wednesday coverage planning.
Birthdays: Happy birthday tomorrow to Kristy Greene (Security Officer, DELA) and Pamela Whitcomb (Bus Driver, Central Office).
Still Watching
- DCHS chronic absence (Day 8): Holding at 18.6%, consistently the highest in the region
- KBC compliance: Now at critical levels; first flagged Dec 17 brief
Three school days remain before winter break (Wednesday through Friday). Semester closes Friday with 97.7% of first semester complete.
— Data Team