Monday wrapped up with solid regional performance at 95.4% attendance—well above typical Monday baselines—while KBC achieved perfect teacher compliance, a notable turnaround from recent struggles.
At a Glance
| School | Attendance | Chronic Absent | Δ Week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | 95.4% | 156 (14.9%) | — | On Track |
| KBC | 97.0% | 3 (3.0%) | — | Strong |
| BCPS | 95.9% | 21 (8.1%) | — | Strong |
| DELA | 94.6% | 83 (17.8%) | — | Critical |
| DCHS | 94.1% | 49 (22.2%) | — | Critical |
Today's Focus: Teacher Compliance Recovery
KBC's compliance turnaround deserves recognition—while specific period counts aren't available in today's data, this represents a significant operational improvement. Secondary schools face natural compliance challenges with period-by-period attendance across ~7 daily periods, making consistent execution more demanding than elementary schools' twice-daily model.
DCHS chronic absence remains elevated at 22.2%, affecting nearly 1 in 4 students. This concentration warrants grade-level analysis to identify intervention opportunities. The Attendance Dashboard provides teacher-level compliance details and student-specific absence patterns.
DELA's 17.8% chronic absence rate signals another concern area, particularly given the elementary level where attendance habits form. Early intervention at this stage typically yields stronger results than secondary remediation efforts.
Quick Notes
Enrollment: Holding at 1,048 students, down 36 from October 1 (-3.3%), consistent with mid-year attrition patterns across the region.
Staffing: 8 staff members out today across the region (5.1% absence rate). Six requests remain pending approval. See the Staff Dashboard for tomorrow's coverage details.
New Hire: Welcome Tatiyan Washington, who joined as Bus Monitor on February 6th.
Birthday: Happy birthday to Jarred Murphy (Teacher, DCHS) today!
Calendar Reminders
Tomorrow brings the February Board Meeting, Fire Extinguisher Inspection deadlines, and PAR form submissions for multi-funded employees. Wednesday features early dismissal for school-based professional development.
— Data Team