Wednesday's attendance landed at 95.7% region-wide, tracking well above baseline for mid-week performance. However, KBC's teacher attendance compliance dropped to 46%, marking the sixth consecutive day below 50% at that building.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGION | 95.7% | 136 (13.1%) | — | On Track |
| BCPS | 96.1% | 16 (6.2%) | — | Strong |
| KBC | 97.0% | 4 (4.0%) | — | Strong |
| DELA | 95.0% | 77 (16.6%) | — | Critical |
| DCHS | 94.7% | 39 (17.9%) | — | Critical |
Today's Focus: Teacher Attendance Compliance
KBC's compliance concerns persist with only 32 of 69 expected periods recorded yesterday (46%). When compliance falls this low, the reported 97.0% attendance rate becomes unreliable—unmarked students default to present in the system.
BCPS leads compliance at 96% (25 of 26 periods), maintaining their elementary standard. DELA achieved 79% compliance (38 of 48 periods), while DCHS managed 65% (73 of 112 periods). The Attendance Dashboard shows teacher-level compliance patterns for targeted support.
Secondary schools face higher complexity with period-by-period attendance across 6-7 classes daily, but KBC's sustained low performance suggests systemic issues beyond normal variance.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Stable at 1,042 students, down 42 from October 1 (-3.9%). Elijah Matthews enrolled at KBC yesterday while Xaden Cannon withdrew from BCPS. Net change reflects typical mid-year attrition patterns.
Staffing: Light day with 10 staff out region-wide (6.3% absence rate). BCPS running leanest at 12.5% (3 of 24 staff). No coverage concerns reported. See the Staff Dashboard for tomorrow's coverage details.
Family Contact: Strong coverage at 99.7% of families contactable (email or phone on file). Only 3 students region-wide lack family contact information.
Still Watching
- KBC compliance (Day 6): Consistently below 50%, rendering attendance data questionable
- DCHS chronic absence: Holding at 17.9%, above target threshold
This Week's Ask
Tomorrow's Calendar: Q2 Report Card Night scheduled district-wide with early dismissal for school-based professional development. Staff coverage may be lighter than typical Wednesday levels.
Happy Birthday: Celebrating Carla Bivens (District Manager - Student Data) and Chasity Lee (DELA School Director) today.
— Data Team