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SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
RESOLUTION NO. 38 OF 2013
Joint Resolution
Supporting September 2013 as
School Attendance Awareness Month in Salt Lake City
WHEREAS, Salt Lake City officials understand the vital service provided by the Salt Lake City School District and other area schools. These educational institutions make valuable learning opportunities available for students to obtain knowledge and become an integral part of our community; and
WHEREAS, we recognize the importance of student attendance at school and are supportive of efforts to improve attendance and reduce tardiness. These efforts help ensure that students are able to fully utilize the valuable learning opportunities available to them; and
WHEREAS, chronic absence missing 10 percent or more of school per year for any reason, including excused and unexcused absences, beginning in kindergarten - is a proven predictor of academic difficulty and dropout rates; and
WHEREAS, it is critical for students, parents and our community as a whole, to be aware of the significance of regular, punctual attendance. Regular attendance is an essential component of student achievement and graduation; and
WHEREAS, student tardiness, absences, and challenges with children getting to and staying in school are significantly reduced when schools, parents and the community work together to promote regular attendance.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
that the Salt Lake City Council and Mayor of Salt Lake City hereby proclaim September 2013 as “School Attendance Awareness Month” in Salt Lake City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that we encourage parents, family, friends and community partners to support our local schools in their efforts by reaching out to students that have attendance challenges.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that we encourage parents, family, friends and community partners to strive for less than one absence (excused or unexcused) per academic quarter for every student.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this 20th day of August, 2013.