Muslim students say they often must choose between religious observance and school obligations.
High schoolers have a chance to earn up to $1,000 in attendance incentives again starting this week.
Pershing High School was Sheffield’s first stop after her public swearing-in ceremony on Friday.
Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says the law punishes districts for system inequities that contribute to chronic absenteeism.
Most of the money went to hire literacy academic interventionists for students struggling to learn to read.
The board voted to add $9 million to an existing contract to meet staffing needs for psychologists and speech-language pathologists.
Community members also want mandatory staff training, additional transportation, and student counseling.
As the demographics of the district change, some educators say there are not enough resources to meet the needs of newcomers.
The district is exploring ways to continue to boost ridership. The project began to improve attendance.
Districts must agree to state investigations if a mass casualty event happens in order to get the funds.