Unexcused

In retaliation, Wagner was quick to impose unexcused absences on members who challenged his failed leadership.

Last November, voters passed Measure 113, which limits legislators to 10 “unexcused absences” during a session.

It amended the state constitution to bar lawmakers from reelection if they have 10 or more unexcused absences.

School records indicate numerous absences, both excused and unexcused, during 2023.

Teachers call parents when a student has three unexcused absences.

Council members asked what constitutes an excused or unexcused absence, and Burch said that would be determined by the committee, unless the council deemed otherwise.

Noting that Commissioner Raymond had an 3 unexcused, consecutive absence, the Chair asked that a board opening be placed on the next agenda.

Hogg was among about 50 students who walked out of Stoneman Douglas after administrators threatened protesters with unexcused absences.

In an email to parents, Superintendent Dale Herl apologized for the delays, said canceling school “is rarely an easy decision” and added that students would not be marked late or with an unexcused absence Wednesday due to the weather and road conditions.

It wasn’t immediately clear what punishment was given to students who had previously received unexcused absences.

This is true whether absences are excused or unexcused, whether they come consecutively or sporadically throughout the school year.