Superintendent Outley and district staff reported on Sept. 8 that early–school-year “attendance sweeps” reduced the count of students who had not reported to school from 413 to 154, with the district locating about 259 students through door‑to‑door outreach.

Outley and staff described attendance sweeps — central office teams mobilized to locate students who had not yet reported — as a roster‑cleanup strategy intended to confirm enrollment status early in the year and inform staffing decisions. The teams knocked on doors on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4; the superintendent said staff would mobilize again on Sept. 18 to continue outreach.

Cosmetology program hours and student impact

Board members reported on the cosmetology program at Bookdo (program name in transcript) and said there are 12 current seniors who still need hours to meet the 1,500‑hour state requirement to sit for the cosmetology licensing exam. Members said the district is seeking a part‑time evening cosmetology instructor to provide students additional access to earn those hours.

Why it matters

Attendance sweeps affect roster accuracy, which the district uses to make staffing decisions at the start of the year. The cosmetology program discussion affects a small group of seniors whose credentialing hinges on state‑required hours; board members said restoring access to instructors will help students achieve marketable credentials.

What the transcript confirms

The transcript records the sweep numbers: 413 students not reported as of Aug. 27, reduced to 154 remaining on the list as of Sept. 5, and that the district located 259 students through outreach. The transcript also records a board discussion stating 12 seniors remain in the cosmetology program and the district is searching for a part‑time instructor.