Charleroi schools address chronic absenteeism

By TAYLOR BROWN

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Charleroi Area Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich is developing a proposal to address attendance problems in the school district. During a business meeting Tuesday, Zelich informed school directors that the district is facing a high rate of chronic absenteeism across all grade levels. Chronic absenteeism is defined as students who miss 15 or more days of school in an academic year without an excuse.

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