The problem with the attendance policy is that it fails students regardless of attendance or performance history. Even top students with a career of excellent attendance will get an F in all of their classes if they miss just a few days in the 9 weeks… even if they missed due to illness and the parents kept them home. Kids who are sick but do not require a trip to the hospital will now be forced to either go to the hospital or go to school sick. Parent’s notes are not accepted. The point of truancy law is to prevent kids from missing school WITHOUT parental knowledge. The policy does not recognize parental rights concerning our kids. That is wrong and should be changed.

Carol Duvall was removed from the substitute teacher’s list for speaking out against the policy. At no time did she use class time to lobby against the policy nor did the school system accuse her of such.

With more than 500 signatures from upset parents and students, I can verify that she is NOT in a class by herself.

Comment by Brian Duvall — July 14, 2010 @ 4:58 pm