Truancy Supervisor
Office: 618-332-5113
Cell: 618-973-9675
Fax: 618-332-5115
Truancy Officer | Location | Office | Cell | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Theresa Jackson | High School (11th & 12th) | 618-332-4604 | 618-373-8391 | jacksont@cusd187.org |
Gloria Ware | High School (10th) | 618-332-4528 | 618-806-1775 | waregl@cusd187.org |
Eureka Ware | High School (9th) | 618-332-4606 | 618-823-7802 | waree@cusd187.org |
Demetrius Combs | WMS (8th) | 618-332-6012 | 618-610-7561 | combsd@cusd187.org |
John Clay | WMS (7th) | 618-332-4789 | 618-973-9935 | clayj@cusd187.org |
Darien Donald | WMS (6th) | 618-332-5709 | 618-823-7926 | donaldd@cusd187.org |
Temekia Coleman | ESSC | 618-332-4789 | 618-381-2409 | colemant@cusd187.org |
Crystal Grimmett | Maplewood | 618-332-5712 | 618-806-6927 | grimmettc@cusd187.org |
Nakia Smith | Huffman | 618-332-5712 | 618-741-1279 | smithn2@cusd187.org |
Ronald Anthony | Penniman | 618-332-5640 | 618-806-1943 | anthonyr@cusd187.org |
Kandice Travis | Lalumier | 618-332-5130 | 618-960-8227 | travisk@cusd187.org |
Malcom Fox Jr. | E-Morris | 618-332-5525 | 618-500-9272 | foxirm@cusd187.org |
A truant is defined as a child subject to compulsory school attendance and who is absent without valid cause from such attendance for a school day or portion of the day.
Truancy Supervisor
Office: 618-332-5113
Cell: 618-973-9675
Fax: 618-332-5115
A three day letter from your child's school documenting unexcused absences.
Home visits / Office visits
A six day letter from the superintendent requiring you to meet with the Local Truancy Review Board for a corrective action plan.
A nine day letter from the R.O.E. requiring guardian to appear at Regional Office of Education for a hearing.
MUST ATTEND HEARING TO AVOID COURT FINES!!!
Truancy often is a symptom of more serious problems. Enforcing truancy rules starts the intervention process that can assist families in crisis.
Children May Be Dealing With:
Peer Pressure
Separation/Divorce in Family
Abuse/Neglect
Drugs/Alcohol Abuse by Student/Parent
Moving Repeatedly
Negative Social Interactions
Low Self Esteem
Lack of Academic Skills
Lack of Friends
Financial Problems