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March 23, 2010
INQUISITIVE SCHOOL SECRETARY IS PLAYING BY THE RULES
DEAR ABBY: I am a high school secretary, and I'm writing
about your reply to "Sick of It in Iowa" (Jan. 28), who is
upset at the school secretaries for questioning or commenting
on her frequent absences. You were right that her medical
history is of no concern to the secretary, but her attendance
record is very much the business of the secretary.
The principal makes the decision regarding when a student is
required to bring a doctor's note with every absence. This
procedure is called Persistent Absence, and it means someone
has been out of school at least 25 days that school year, or
has developed a pattern with his or her absences.
School rules are governed by the state. You would be sur-
prised how many parents receive citations and must go to
court because of their student's poor attendance. When a
student has a chronic illness, backed by a physician's state-
ment, the school will bend over backward to work with them,
ensuring they receive the best possible education available.
It's not that I don't empathize with that young lady, but
part of an education is teaching students that in the real
world, they have a responsibility to maintain a good atten-
dance record that will precede them into college, the work
force and life itself.
-- DIANE S., SPRING CITY, PA.
DEAR DIANE S.: Thank you for straightening me out. It appears
from the mail I have received from educators and school admin-
istrative staff that my answer left something to be desired.
Mea culpa. For the benefit of parents and students who may
not be aware, I'll share a few more. Read on:
DEAR ABBY: For your information, many times school secretar-
ies are charged with the unpleasant task of having to contact
the truant officer, children's services and others in law en-
forcement if a child doesn't come to school and can't provide
a valid doctor's excuse. The principal and superintendent do
these jobs, but it is up to US to track these kids and make
sure they attend school as they are supposed to do.
-- BOTHERED IN MUNCIE, IND.
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DEAR ABBY: I'm a school secretary. We are required by law to
ask for a doctor's note when a student has accumulated more
than five absences due to illness. When a student arrives at
school more than 30 minutes late, or leaves more than 30
minutes early (three or more times), that student is consid-
ered truant.
With today's economic mess we need to know why a student is
not in school. In California, schools lose more than $30 a
day when a student is not in his or her seat, and that money
adds up. So, yes, Abby, it IS "our business" to know a
student's medical history.
-- VICTORIA IN CALIFORNIA
DEAR ABBY: "Sick of It" and her mother should speak to the
school social worker. She may qualify for services under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, including an
individualized education plan that could cover services such
as in-home schooling, extended time on assignments and the
ability to leave school with little or no warning. This is
called a 504 Plan.
-- KATHRYN IN NEWARK, DEL.
DEAR ABBY: The girl with frequent illness said she plays the
clarinet. Has anyone suggested to her that her clarinet could
be the culprit? As a band director for more than 30 years,
one of the first lessons I go over with beginning or contin-
uing students is to throw away reeds that were used prior to
any illness and clean the mouthpiece thoroughly.
-- SARAH JANE IN SEVERNA PARK, MD.
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