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Attendance and Absence Reporting Procedures

Contact Information:
Name: Minka Bakkenta, Attendance Clerk
Telephone: 510-558-4787 (ATTENDANCE REPORTING ONLY)
Email: marinattendance@ausdk12.org

Student absences can be noted by:

  • Written note or Marin voicemail 510-558-4787 or email marinattendance@ausdk12.org from parent/guardian before 10 AM on the day of the absence.
  • Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the school office and the student's parent/guardian.

The parent or guardian should give the following information:

  • First and Last Name of student
  • Name of parent/guardian making attendance call
  • Date(s) of absence
  • Reason for absence

Parents have a maximum of 5 days to excuse an absence

If a student has been absent for 10 days due to medical/illness, we are required to ask for a doctor's note to excuse any medical/illnesses after the 10th day. Any medical/illnesses already excused by a doctor in the first 10 days of absences are not counted toward this requirement.

  • California Education Code Section 48205 is explicit in differentiating between what is an excused absence and what is an unexcused absence.

  • Student can complete all assignments and tests missed during the absence, receiving full credit for completed work.

    • Bereavement → Attending the funeral services of a member of the immediate family (1 day for California service, 3 days for out of state)
    • Completed Independent Study → Must be for a minimum of 5 school days and must be arranged at least 10 school days in advance.
    • Legal → Required appearance in court
    • Illness or medical appointment. Dr. note required after 10th day.
    • Religious holiday or ceremony

  • Student may be able to complete all assignments and test missed during the absence, receiving full credit for completed work.

    • Vacation/Trips → This includes vacations, retreats, family reunions, and trips planned far in advance.
    • Unverified → Any absence that is not called in within 5 days is marked as unverified, even if the student is out for an excusable reason.
    • Incomplete Independent Study → If independent study work is not complete, the absence is not excused.
    • Suspensions