JEDA

TRUANCY

Unauthorized absence from school is considered truancy and will be treated as such (See RSA 193:1,2,7). This includes absence from any class, study hall, or activity during the school day for which the student is scheduled. It also includes any after-school special-help session or disciplinary session which the student has been directed to attend.

Disciplinary action shall be taken in such cases, beginning with notification of parents. Continued violation may lead to suspension from school.

Absent students not having parent/guardian permission are considered by the school as being truant. Students so identified will be contacted by either a school official or the attendance officer and brought to school. The school administration will send a letter to parents of the truant student requesting a conference within three (3) days to discuss the matter. If the truancy problem continues, the school administrator will request a meeting with the Discipline Committee with the student and parent present. If truancy still continues, the truant officer will prepare and issue a summons to the truant students and their parents. This summons will serve notice of time and date for the student and parent to appear in Juvenile Court.

Adoption Date: April 8, 1993