POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT FOR ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL Principals are given discretion to create rewards and/or positive motivators in order to increase student attendance, such as final exam opt-outs or off-campus lunch privileges. Any discipline or consequences regarding attendance should be limited to those as provided in Board Policy and this Handbook. Students should not be denied participation in any school activity or event if the student has a valid excused absence in accordance with Board policies and procedures. In other words, if a student is allowed nine excused absences under Board policies and procedures, principals do not have the discretion to require a lower number of excused absences in order for a student to be eligible to participate in a school activity or event. Under no circumstances should a student with a valid physician’s excuse absence be denied participation in a school activity or event because of an absence from school due to said physician visit.
