5113.1 — Chronic Absence And Truancy (BP)
The official document
What the district published
This is the source material — exactly as released by RUSD. The plain English translation below is this site's version, written for community members who shouldn't need a budget degree to understand where their school dollars go.
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What this document actually says
This policy, last revised April 15, 2025, establishes how Reed Union School District addresses chronic absence and truancy. The Board requires accurate tracking of student attendance to identify students missing too much school. The district must use a "tiered approach" starting with prevention (making school engaging and safe) and escalating to personalized interventions for students with attendance problems. Interventions may include counseling, healthcare referrals, transportation help, or addressing safety concerns. The policy emphasizes understanding root causes and providing support rather than punishment—students cannot be suspended or expelled for truancy. Staff must receive trauma-informed training. The district may offer attendance recovery programs to help students make up instructional time. Regular reports to the Board track attendance patterns by school, grade, and student groups to evaluate effectiveness and inform district planning.
What this means for your family
If your child misses school frequently, the district will reach out to understand why and provide support—not punishment. You may receive letters about attendance importance, help with transportation or health services, or participate in developing an attendance plan. Your child cannot be suspended or expelled for absences. Families may access attendance recovery programs to make up missed learning time. The district uses attendance data to improve school climate and engagement for all students.
Summaries are AI-assisted and based on the original district document shown above. Nothing has been editorialized — interpretations are clearly labeled. This site is maintained by Lina Godfrey's campaign as a community resource.