The County's School Attendance Initiative is a comprehensive approach that is designed to be flexible enough to respond to a variety of issues contributing to poor attendance. If a student needs tutoring, if a parent needs counseling, if a family needs preventive health information, we will help address these needs. We are officially launching this initiative today with a special message to parents. No matter what government does or doesn't do, parents are in the best position to make a difference. The County Board, Multnomah County School Districts, and key community organizations are committed to helping parents meet their responsibility to keep their children in school.
Every child is precious and deserves all of our help to succeed.
Success equals education and learning. And you must be present to learn. Thanks to all the partners who have collaborated to make this possible.