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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I'm shocked at how many people think chronic teacher absenteeism is none of my business.  I agree the reason for her absences is personal and not my business, but it seems clear that this teacher is determined to do the bare minimum so I want to know what the bare minimum is so I can hold the administration accountable.

Not only is she chronically absent, she told the students that she will not respond to any email nor grade any papers outside of mandatory school hours - and she is sticking to it.  When I asked her about the curriculum for the year (she is new to the grade) she acknowledged that she did not know what it is but will be learning as she goes, so clearly she did no prep over the summer. She regularly does not make lesson plans for the substitutes because her absences are unplanned and she does not do any work out of school hours.  This week all of her classes started the week-long in-class test a day late because she was absent on Monday and had made no arrangements for the sub to start the test.  She is way behind on entering her grades into Aspen.  She is the only teacher on the team who regularly has a blank on the team weekly newsletter.  She has already been absent more than 12 days of the year.  Seems to me like she is dipping below the minimum but I wasn't sure.

I'm probably spoiled by so many amazing Deal teachers who clearly love teaching, are dedicated to their students and go above and beyond. Because when you have a teacher who is not interested or able to put in the necessary time and effort, it really has a detrimental effect on the student experience.  [/quote]

Sounds like a teacher my DD had last year.  I think you’re on the right track.  Continue to reach out to admin, using balanced, factual language.  It’s their job to determine what’s up, and any necessary remedies.  Good luck.[/quote]

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