Attendance Resources and Truancy

What is a Home Liaison?

• They are professional social workers and other support personnel placed in each building to address attendance issues along with the staff and provide resources within the community.
• The Home Liaisons address the attendance issues in the district. They are assigned to each school to assist staff and parents on the issues of excessive absenteeism, tardiness, and truancy.
• The goal is to assess the reasons why a child is inconsistent in attendance and find solutions to address the issue so the student can be successful in the future.
• The district is held accountable by State law to educate the community on how missing school impacts children, as well as the whole community.

Regular school attendance is key to student success! Missing too much school--whether excused or unexcused--can make it harder for students to keep up with lessons, build strong relationships and develop good habits for the future. 

Studies show that students who attend school regularly, are more likely to achieve academically and graduate on time. If your family is facing challenges with attendance, please reach out--we're here to help! 

Arriving at school on time is essential for student success, Tardiness might seem like a minor issue, but it can significantly affect a student's education in several ways. The school day start time means class is already in session, therefore missing even a few minutes can cause students to fall behind. Frequent tardiness causes students to miss important lessons. It can be overwhelming for the students coming into class in the middle of instruction and it can impact overall achievement. Being on time helps students start the day focused, engaged, and ready to learn. To ensure your child arrives on time, please check with their school for exact start times, If your child is struggling with morning routines, we're here to support you--reach out to your child's teacher for assistance! 

Ohio's HB 410 tracks student absences in hours instead of days. When students miss too much school, families will receive letters and may need to work with the school to improve attendance. Parents will be notified when a student reaches:

• 38 hours in a month or 65 hours in a year (excused & unexcused)--Excessive Absence Letter 
• 30 consecutive hours, 42 hours in a month, or 72 hours in a year (unexcused) --Habitual Truancy Letter & required Absence Intervention Plan

If attendance does not improve, legal consequences may follow. Families facing challenges are encouraged to reach out for support.