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