Meeting+13

Looking at the proposed attendance policy

Used the Four A's Protocol

Assumptions Paul _ that excused and unexcused absences are treated equal Brad- Assuming that students are solely responsible for getting to school. Dan R- Appeals team decision will not be overturned. Dan M- Assumptions that parents will take responsibility with attendance Laura- That the departments will be around or that the money will be availible for the three week summer intensive experience. Steve- Assume that if this policy works we will still have the motivation problem with students. Mark- Assume that this is going to be fair across the board (Socioeconomic_ TjDo we have staff that will follow the policy. Brad- Sports Someone will be responsible to inform coaches of player absences. Mark- Assume that individual emergencies are dictated by the parents opinion. Dan R- that the staff will support the policy as it is written.

Agree Tj. - Sport participation Dan R.- Good idea to look at the attendance policy becasue we are enabling students not to come to school. Dan M. With meeting with parents to hold them accountable. Brad-Should have a note signed and dated as well as a doctor note. Laura- Notes being verified and juniors and seniors get three college visits per year.

Argue Dan M.-Exceptions to the rule for absences after a sporting event. (All agreed) Dan R- Loss of AD and burden on the AP will make this difficult. Is this going to be difficult to do because of the cuts. Dan M-Should be a form letter sent out to the parents prior to the parent staff meeting.

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