APPLETON, Wis. — There will not be a truancy ordinance in effect in the city of Appleton for the next school year. The Common Council ties at six on a vote to renew the ordinance for another year, following a six-month trial run last winter and spring.
Michelle Pauley was among those who spoke out against holding children accountable for missing class……………
School Board member Jason Kolpack tried to argue the ordinance was helping to improve attendance….
Just one student was cited for truancy in the Appleton Area School District during a six-month trial run last school year.
[City of Appleton]
