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Findings and Recommendations 13 findings
F1
There are 18 school districts in Contra Costa County, each with its own superintendent.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
SARB is the body that refers students to the juvenile court system for truancy.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
The school districts do not provide timely documentation of truancy to the courts resulting in the delay of court intervention.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
All school districts shall initiate a stronger link between SARB and the courts to provide an opportunity for timely intervention.
F4
The 2008-2009 Combined Districts-SARB Report identified 113 referrals to the court. The court indicated that only 10 cases were received.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
All school districts shall initiate a stronger link between SARB and the courts to provide an opportunity for timely intervention.
F5
Many schools do not have the required Certified Attendance Supervisor for reporting truancy.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
All school districts shall provide a Certified Attendance Supervisor in each school pursuant to EC Section 48241.
F6
The review of truancy cases in some districts is not completed in a timely manner due to the infrequency of SARB meetings.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
CCCOE shall conduct an annual or semi-annual county-wide SARB conference to evaluate, discuss and share program strengths and weaknesses.
F7
CCCOE receives truancy statistics but does not address truancy issues.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
CCCOE shall conduct an annual or semi-annual county-wide SARB conference to evaluate, discuss and share program strengths and weaknesses.
F8
There are no County Probation Officers assigned to schools to deal with truancy.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
According to the California Department of Education SARB Handbook, students and parents must understand that school attendance is not a matter of choice but a mandate.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
To deter truancy, some school districts have implemented curfews during school hours.
Related Recommendations (1)
R6
All school districts in the County shall consider implementing curfews during school hours.
F11
Not all school districts comply with EC Section 48260.5 for the reporting of truancy and subsequent parental notification.
Related Recommendations (2)
R1
All school districts shall strictly and uniformly enforce the Education Code Section 48260.5 regarding truancy tracking and parental notification.
R4
All school districts shall notify parents and students of school attendance policies and truancy consequences.
F12
Truancy is detrimental to student achievement, promotions, graduation, self- esteem, and employment potential. Students lose the benefit of instruction, districts lose income and communities suffer.
No recommendations for this finding
F13
Exhibit 1 to this report shows the number of students referred to SARB, the gender of the referred students, the reason for the referrals, the number of students referred to the court, and the total enrollment for each identified school district. CONCLUSIONS As early as 1915, sociologists were calling truancy the “kindergarten of crime.” Truancy is often the first indicator of future problems and early intervention is the key to prevention. Frequently, cases are not referred to court until very near the end of the school year when adequate time to impose corrective action has passed. Courts would like to have case referrals earlier in the school year. SARB is not merely a punitive body but serves as a safety net to help students stay in school. SARB efforts are minimally effective if they do not link youths and their families to all appropriate school and community resources. Certification of attendance supervisors provides the opportunity for the successful and accurate tracking of truancy.
No recommendations for this finding
Conclusions 1
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CL1 Page 4As early as 1915, sociologists were calling truancy the “kindergarten of crime.” Truancy is often the first indicator of future problems and early intervention is the key to prevention. Frequently, cases are not referred to court until very near the end of the school year when adequate time to impose corrective action has passed. Courts would like to have case referrals earlier in the school year. SARB is not merely a punitive body but serves as a safety net to help students stay in school. SARB efforts are minimally effective if they do not link youths and their families to all appropriate school and community resources. Certification of attendance supervisors provides the opportunity for the successful and accurate tracking of truancy.
No Responses Found 19
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