APPLETON, Wis. — There will be no truancy ordinance in effect for this school year in Appleton.
For the second time in a month, the Common Council does not approve an extension of the ordinance, which school district officials say improved attendance during the seven months it was in effect last school year.
Alder Martyn Smith believes the council should go along with the experts’ recommendation………….
Alder Denise Fenton voted against the ordinance again, saying involving police and the justice system will victimize some families………….
Last month, a six-six tie vote derailed the truancy ordinance.
Wednesday night, seven alders voted in favor, while six voted against. Alder Patti Heffernan abstained. By Council rule, eight votes are needed to approve a new ordinance.
