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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F8, F9, F10, F11, F12, F13, F14, F15, F16, F17, F18, F19, F20, F21, F22, F23, F24, F25, F26, F27, F28, F29, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F35, F36, F37, F38, F39, F40, F41, F42, F43, F44, F45, F46, F47, F48, F49, F50, F51, F52, F53, F54, F55, F56, F57, F58
Findings and Recommendations 8 findings
F1
Some school districts do not have alternative programs in place to recover revenues for student absences.
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R1
The Office of the District Attorney develop an action plan to educate students and inform parents of resources and the consequences parents face if they violate California Truancy Laws.
F2
School districts are not closely monitoring and analyzing attendance data for cause and effects.
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R2
The Office of the District Attorney participate in the school district SARB and court level mediation process.
F3
Not all school districts provide a monthly attendance report to their Boards of Trustees.
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R3
The Office of the District Attorney consistently use their authority and discretion to increase pressure on parents/guardians to fulfill their legal obligations related to school attendance.
F4
Nearly all school districts are not including Probation and Office of the District Attorney staff in their SARB Committee meetings.
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R4
The Office of the District Attorney implement AB 2141 to provide information to school officials of the outcomes of truancy related referrals.
F5
Research indicates that the negative impacts of truancy falls on disadvantaged children disproportionately. This worsens the problem to Tulare County schools in light of the socio-economic conditions existing throughout the County.
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R5
School districts develop alternative programs for recovering lost student attendance revenues.
F6
Several schools the Grand Jury visited are in the process of completing their LCAP goals and action plans.
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R6
School districts monitor and analyze student attendance data on a monthly basis to determine cause and effect. 1
F7
One school district had a truant student that missed in excess of 300 days in a three year time period, grades 6 - 8.
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R7
School districts provide all School Board Trustees with a Monthly Attendance Report.
F59
737-4378 We extend our gratitude to the Tulare County Grand Jury for their diligent efforts in compiling these reports. Our responses to your recommendations include Human Resources information gained through extensive research. (559) 733-6306 fax (559) 627-4670 If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Instructional Services (559) 733-6328 fax (559) 737-4378 Jim Vidak Tulare County Superintendent of Schools Special Services (559) 730-2910 JV:mm fax (559) 730-2511 Enclosure May 12, 2015 The Honorable Judge S. Mooney Boulevard County Civic Center, Room 303 Visalia CA 93277 221 S. Mooney Boulevard Visalia CA 93291 Tulare County Board of Supervisors 2800 W. Burrel Ave Visalia CA 93291 Written Response of the Tulare County Office of Education pursuant to Subject: California Penal Code § 933(c) Report Name: $21 Million Lost to County Schools FINDINGS F1. Some school districts do not have alternative programs in place to recover revenues for student absences. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding. F2. School districts are not closely monitoring and analyzing attendance data for cause and effects. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding. F3. Not all school districts provide a monthly attendance report to their Boards of Trustees. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding. F4. Nearly all school districts are not including Probation and Office of the District Attorney staff in their SARB Committee meetings. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding. F5. Research indicates that the negative impacts of truancy falls on disadvantaged children disproportionately. This worsens the problem to Tulare County schools in light of the socio-economic conditions existing throughout the County. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding. F6. Several schools the Grand Jury visited are in the process of completing their LCAP goals and action plans. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding. F7. One school district had a truant student that missed in excess of 300 days in a three year time period, grades 6 - 8. Response: The Tulare County Office of Education and County Superintendent of Schools agree with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R8School districts upgrade their SARB Committee to include Probation and Office of the District Attorney staff members.
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R9School districts design and implement additional programs to communicate to the community that school attendance is critical to the school and students success. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Office of the District Attorney 2. Tulare County Superintendent of Schools
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