Absenteeism drops but remains notable; district to continue recovery work
January 24, 2026 | Acton-Agua Dulce Unified, School Districts, California
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Paula reviewed chronic absenteeism numbers and said the district saw a decline: "we had a decline of 8.9 percent this year, which means we currently have a percentage of 27.7..." She explained some recovery of average daily attendance (ADA) comes through independent study and Saturday recovery options but said independent-study recovery had been more effective.
A board member compared Acton-Agua Dulce's rate to Palmdale's and found similar levels, and asked staff to include LA County and peer comparisons in public-facing slides so parents do not assume the district is uniquely low-performing. Staff agreed to add county comparisons and school-level trend charts at the next meetings.
A board member compared Acton-Agua Dulce's rate to Palmdale's and found similar levels, and asked staff to include LA County and peer comparisons in public-facing slides so parents do not assume the district is uniquely low-performing. Staff agreed to add county comparisons and school-level trend charts at the next meetings.
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