Rate of chronically absent GCSD students nearly doubled this past year

GUILDERLAND — The school-district here is taking a non-punitive approach to its problem with chronic absenteeism.

Chronic absenteeism is defined as a student missing 10 percent or more of school.

The district is sharing resources with families to build “a culture of attendance here in Guilderland,” Jacqulyn Dignum, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, told the school board on Oct. 20…

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