Two teachers departed yesterday: Chason Traylor from DCHS and Michael Sharp from the region. With staffing already lean and winter quarter underway, these mid-year departures warrant attention from building leadership.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | 95.5% | 147 (14.1%) | — | On Track |
| KBC | 96.9% | 4 (4.0%) | — | Strong |
| BCPS | 95.9% | 19 (7.3%) | — | Strong |
| DELA | 94.8% | 82 (17.6%) | — | Critical |
| DCHS | 94.5% | 42 (19.3%) | — | Critical |
Today's Focus: Mid-Year Staffing Changes
Yesterday marked significant movement in our teaching ranks. Chason Traylor, a teacher at DCHS, and Michael Sharp, listed as regional staff, both moved to inactive status. Mid-year teaching departures create immediate coverage challenges and potential classroom disruption during the critical winter quarter.
DCHS, already managing chronic absence concerns affecting 19% of students, now faces the additional challenge of maintaining instructional consistency. Building principals should prioritize sub coverage quality and consider interim instructional support to minimize impact on student outcomes.
Current staffing picture shows only one approved absence region-wide today: Megan Balla at the Central Office level. This relatively light absence load provides flexibility for leadership to address the departure transitions. The Staff Dashboard shows no pending time-off requests, suggesting stable coverage heading into Wednesday.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Holding at 1,044 students, down 40 from October 1 (-3.7%), tracking normal attrition season patterns. No new enrollments or withdrawals yesterday.
Teacher Compliance: Data unavailable in today's extract. Previous reports showed concerning trends at KBC and DCHS worth monitoring when data returns.
Family Contact: Strong coverage at 99.7% of families reachable by phone or email. Only 3 students region-wide lack contact information.
Still Watching
DELA/DCHS Chronic Absence: Both schools showing concerning patterns with 17-19% of students missing excessive school days. Winter quarter attendance critical for spring momentum.
This Week's Ask
Building Leadership: Assess classroom coverage plans for the two departing teachers. Consider instructional continuity measures to minimize student impact during transition periods.
Happy birthday today to Teresa Sharp at DELA!
— Data Team