# Richland One Instruction & Accountability Committee Meeting 9-14-2026

The Richland One Instruction & Accountability Committee met on September 14, 2026, at the Stevenson Administration Building to discuss student attendance and chronic absenteeism within the district. The meeting focused on reviewing attendance data trends over the past three years, highlighting decreases in chronic absenteeism and truancy rates, particularly among African-American male students. The committee discussed strategic goals to reduce chronic absenteeism to below the state average by 2029 and emphasized early intervention, especially in elementary schools. They also addressed the use of new tracking software and attendance plans customized for each school. Additionally, the committee explored the relationship between attendance, credit recovery policies, and student engagement, including career development and community partnerships to improve attendance and academic outcomes. No specific procurement or contracting actions were discussed during this meeting.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 14, 2026

### Sources
- [Richland One Instruction & Accountability Committee Meeting 9-14-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD6AQQImSEQ) - Richland One TV