Teacher attendance compliance requires immediate attention, with KBC recording just 8% compliance yesterday (5 of 65 expected periods) and DCHS at 45% (45 of 100 periods). When compliance falls this low, reported attendance rates become unreliable—unmarked students default to present.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | 95.5% | 147 (14.1%) | — | On Track |
| DCHS | 94.5% | 42 (19.3%) | — | Critical |
| DELA | 94.8% | 82 (17.6%) | — | Critical |
| BCPS | 95.9% | 19 (7.3%) | — | Strong |
| KBC | 96.9% | 4 (4.0%) | — | Strong |
Today's Focus: Teacher Compliance
The compliance picture is stark. KBC's 8% rate means fewer than 1 in 10 expected attendance periods were recorded yesterday, rendering the school's impressive 96.9% student attendance figure essentially meaningless. DCHS fares better but still falls well short of reliable data collection at 45% compliance.
Elementary schools maintain stronger patterns—BCPS and DELA record attendance twice daily (AM/PM), making 100% compliance achievable. Secondary schools face steeper challenges with ~7 periods daily, but sub-50% rates indicate systemic gaps rather than occasional missed entries.
The Attendance Dashboard shows teacher-level compliance details for principal follow-up. With attendance data driving funding calculations and intervention decisions, reliable collection remains non-negotiable.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Steady at 1,044 students, down 40 from October 1 (-3.7%), tracking normal attrition season patterns.
Staffing: Light coverage tomorrow with only 2 staff out region-wide—Devin Chambers (KBC, Professional Leave) and Shemeka Jointer (DELA, Sick - Pending). Staff Dashboard shows details.
Family Contact: Strong coverage with 99.7% of families reachable by email or phone. Only 3 students region-wide lack contact information.
Still Watching
KBC Compliance: Sixth consecutive day below 20%, requiring building-level intervention.
DCHS Chronic Absence: 42 students (19.3%) below 90% attendance, highest rate region-wide.
This Week's Ask
KBC: Principal conversation about attendance-taking expectations and system training needs.
DCHS: Review chronic absence intervention protocols for 42 at-risk students.
Happy birthday tomorrow to Courtney Buie, Instructional Assistant at DELA!
— Data Team