Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?

Eight candidates are competing for three seats on the San Francisco school board. The candidates are addressing the district's 24% chronic absenteeism rate.
Eight candidates are facing off for three San Francisco school board seats. This week, Mission Local asked how they'd fix the district's chronic absenteeism rate. Meet the school board candidates: How would you address the district’s 24% chronic absenteeism rate?
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