3-7-2 Initial Action Upon Wakanyeja pi Failure To Attend School.

Upon determining that a Wakanyeja has had three (3) unexcused absences within any single month, or six (6) unexcused absences in the current school year, the dedicated personnel whose duty it is to work with the family and youth on any truancy issues and who is employed by the Todd County School District, St. Francis Indian School, White River School District, Winner and South Central School District and other schools operating in and around the Rosebud Reservation, hereafter referred to as truancy personnel:

1. shall immediately notify the Wakanyeja parent, guardian or custodian, in writing or by telephone; automated phone calls, text alerts, emails, electronic communications, and home visits
2. shall inform the Wakanyeja parent, guardian or custodian of the potential consequences of additional unexcused absences; and
3. shall, within ten (10) business days, and subject to the provisions of RSTLOC 3-7-2 conduct an attendance review conference with the Wakanyeja and the parent, guardian or custodian.