One of the issues addressed at the Sept. 16 Little Egg Harbor Board of Education meeting was chronic absenteeism, a substantial problem in the school district.
Superintendent of Schools Lisa Antunes made a presentation to the board. She explained that in New Jersey, chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more days of school for any reason, excused and unexcused. Considering the school year consists of 180 days, that means 18 absences or more are considered chronic.
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