Two teachers departed yesterday: Chason Traylor from DCHS and Michael Sharp, marking mid-year staffing changes during a typically stable period.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | 95.5% | 147 (14.1%) | — | On Track |
| BCPS | 95.9% | 19 (7.3%) | — | Strong |
| KBC | 96.9% | 4 (4.0%) | — | Strong |
| DELA | 94.8% | 82 (17.6%) | — | Critical |
| DCHS | 94.5% | 42 (19.3%) | — | Critical |
Today's Focus: Staffing Changes
Mid-year teacher departures are notable, particularly during January's typically stable period. Chason Traylor's departure from DCHS removes classroom capacity from a building already managing elevated chronic absence rates. The simultaneous departure of Michael Sharp (location unspecified in system records) suggests these may be related staffing decisions rather than isolated incidents.
The Staff Dashboard shows 4 staff members will be absent tomorrow: Rose Moore (DCHS, personal leave approved), plus pending sick requests from Taren Williams and Tiffany Bowers at DELA, and Anthony Hudson at central office. DCHS faces dual staffing pressure with both a departure and an absence.
Teacher departures mid-semester require immediate coverage planning and potential curriculum continuity measures, especially in core subjects.
Quick Notes
Attendance: Region-wide 95.5% reflects typical Monday patterns. DELA and DCHS chronic absence rates (17.6% and 19.3% respectively) remain elevated above baseline targets.
Enrollment: Steady at 1,044 students, down 40 from October 1 (-3.7%), tracking expected attrition season patterns. No enrollment changes recorded yesterday.
Teacher Compliance: Data unavailable in this report cycle.
Still Watching
- DCHS chronic absence: Holding at ~19% with staffing pressures added
- DELA chronic absence: Elevated at 17.6% with two staff out tomorrow
This Week's Ask
- DCHS: Verify substitute coverage for Traylor's classes and coordinate with Rose Moore's absence tomorrow
- HR: Process any pending replacement searches for the two teacher departures
Happy birthday tomorrow to Teresa Sharp at DELA!
— Data Team