The Final Report - Malcolm Shabazz City High School, Madison WI

MANDATE INFORMATION (based on functions identified by MMSD)MMSD ProgramDepartment/Function(alphabetically bydept) Mandate Specific RequirementOfferings/ComplianceAssuranceStudent Services WI Stat.A student may be assigned to detention as aExpulsions &118.16(4)(c) consequence of a pupil's truancy or to a supervised,Truancy- Return to WI Stat.directed study program. The program need not beSchool118.16(4)(cm) held during the regular school day. The studyprogram may qualify for credit provided for workcompleted during study program time. A pupil shallbe permitted to take any examinations missed duringa period of assignment to a supervised, directedstudy program.ServiceLevelMeetsCommentsStudent ServicesExpulsions &Truancy-(LegalCompliance ofTruancy)WI Stat.118.16(2)A student may be assigned to an assessment periodas a consequence of truancy or upon the return toschool after being truant. The student mayparticipated in the assessment without being inviolation of s. 118.15.The school attendance officer, except as providedunder pars. (cg) and (cr), shall notify the parent orguardian of truancy, request the child’s return toschool or request an excuse of the parent orguardian. When habitually truant, the parent orguardian shall be notified by registered or certifiedmail of the parent or guardian’s responsibility tocause the child to attend school regularly. Theparent or guardian can request program orcurriculum modifications and meet with personnel todiscuss the truancy. The mailing should also includepenalties imposed on the parent or guardian if he orshe fails to cause the child to attend school regularlyas required.MeetsVirchow, Krause & Company, LLP Page 36March 11, 2002