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COMPREHENSIVE STUDENT ATTENDANCE POLICY
In accordance with state law and regulations, it is the policy of the Liberty Central School District (the "District") to ensure the maintenance of adequate attendance records verifying the attendance of all children at instruction and the creation of the means to examine attendance patterns so as to develop effective intervention strategies to improve student attendance.
It is the objective of this policy to encourage each student to attend school on time, for the maximum number of days and instructional periods possible. In furtherance of this objective, the District shall utilize strategies such as positive attendance incentives and appropriate disciplinary and other consequences.
I. Definition of Terms
Teacher - is a member of the teaching or supervisory staff employed by the District.
Employee Other than a Teacher - is a suitable person, other than a
teacher employed by the District, in a position appropriate for the
maintenance of pupil records. Within the District, such an "employee
other than a teacher" can be any or all of the following: school nurse,
secretary to the principal, student services secretary, teaching assistant
, or teacher aide.
C. Pupil - is a child enrolled in the District. For the purposes of this pol-
icy, terms "pupil" and "student" shall be used interchangeably.
D. Scheduled Instruction - is every period that a pupil is scheduled to
attend actual instructional or supervised study activities during the
course of a school day during the school year from July 1 through June
30.
Excused and Unexcused Absences - Appropriate Grounds for Ex
cused Absences, Tardiness and Early Departure. The following
list represents appropriate reasons for being absent, tardy or departing
early:
Excused: Personal illness
Impassable roads/ dangerous weather condition
District not providing transportation to school
Religious observation
Approved college visit
Serious illness or death in family
Medical appointment
Approved school-sponsored meetings, activi-
ties (including field trips), interscho-
lastic athletics, musical and other
competitions
Approved cooperative/work study program
Driver's permit test/road test
Appropriate participation (pursuant to estab-
lished guidelines) in a recognized community function or service (i.e., assisting on ambulance calls, assisting with the fire company, etc.)
Disciplinary suspension (unless the student is offered alternative
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