School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
Regular school attendance is the foundation for student success.
MCOE supports student success by addressing barriers to regular school attendance through the School Attendance Review Board (SARB). SARB brings together educators, community agencies, and families to develop solutions that help students attend school consistently and stay engaged in learning.
Regular school attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic achievement and future success. Through SARB, we ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive by reducing attendance barriers, strengthening family and school partnerships, and fostering a positive, restorative approach to problem-solving.
Restorative Approach
Our SARB process focuses on repairing relationships, building trust, and creating pathways for students to reconnect with their school community rather than using punitive measures.
Collaborative Solutions
SARB works collaboratively with families to identify underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and develop individualized plans tailored to each student's unique needs.
Comprehensive Support
We connect families with counseling, health services, academic support, and community resources to address barriers and promote consistent school attendance.
SARB Resources
- MCOE SARB Process (Google Slides)
- 2025-2026 MCOE School Attendance Review Board (SARB) Plan (Google Doc)
- SARB Referral Checklist (Google Doc)
- MCOE SARB Referral Form (pdf)
- Form H: SARB Referral Form (Google Doc)
- Form J: SARB Hearing Format (Google Doc)
- Form K: SARB Panel Questions (Google Doc)
- Form L: SARB Directives (Google Doc)
- Form M: Truancy Mediation Directives (Google Doc)
- Form N: SARB Community Service/Volunteer/Tutoring Verification (Google Doc)
- Form P: SARB Attendance Verification Form (Google Doc)
- Attendance Ed Code (Google Doc)
- CSBA Sample Board Policies 5113 - Chronic Absence and Truancy (Google Doc)
- Interventions (Google Doc)
- Restorative-Focused Attendance Intervention (Google Doc)
- SARB Procedures (Google Doc)
- Staff Responsibilities (Google Doc)
- Verification of Student Absences (Google Doc)
- Copy of Form C: SART Meeting Agenda and Minutes (Google Doc)
- Copy of Form D: SART Agreement (Google Doc)
- Copy of Form F: SART Restorative Questions for Families (Google Doc)
- Form E: Restorative Focused Attendance Intervention SART Meeting Outline (Google Doc)
- Copy of Form A: Notification of Truancy - Letter 1 (Google Doc)
- Copy of Form B: Notification of Truancy - Letter 2 (Google Doc)
- Copy of Form G: SARB Notification Truancy - Letter 3 (Google Doc)
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