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Every Day Matters!

Be Cool, Be in School Truancy Prevention Program — Working tirelessly to help students and their families overcome barriers to regular school attendance.

About the Program

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The Be Cool, Be in School Truancy Prevention Program was created by the district to assist students with chronic absenteeism through dedicated home visits, personalized outreach, and comprehensive family support.

Our team works tirelessly to identify barriers preventing students from attending school regularly and provides hands-on intervention to help families overcome these obstacles.

"Learning For All… Whatever It Takes."

School Referrals

Schools refer students with attendance issues directly to the program. We review each case and develop an individualized intervention plan.

Family Outreach

Notices are delivered, home visits made, and yellow door-tags left when parents aren't available. We ensure every family receives support.

Transportation & Follow-Up

We assist families with obstacles preventing attendance and document every intervention. Our team provides ongoing support until the case is resolved.

Attendance changes futures. Let's start today.

How It Works

01

School referral received

A school identifies a student with chronic absenteeism and submits a referral to our program.

02

Officer contacts student & family

Our truancy prevention officer reaches out to establish contact and understand the situation.

03

Intervention and follow-up

We provide home visits, connect families with resources, and document all interventions.

04

Case resolved — student returns to school

The student returns to consistent attendance and the case is successfully closed.

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Good Attendance is the Key to Academic Success.

Attendance Policy Details

Ready to improve attendance across your school?

Mr. Ron Cunningham

Meet Mr. Ron Cunningham, Truancy Prevention Officer

Mr. Cunningham is the founder and program leader who assists students through dedicated outreach and comprehensive family engagement. With years of experience, he has helped countless students overcome barriers to attendance.

His hands-on approach includes home visits, resource coordination, and ongoing support to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed in school.

"I believe every child deserves a fair chance to succeed — sometimes, all they need is a knock on the door."

— Ron Cunningham

Get in Touch

Ron Cunningham – Truancy Prevention Officer

LoMax Barnes – Family Support Assistant

Form submissions are for general inquiries only; referrals must come from schools.

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Serving Niagara Falls, NY • Expanding across Western New York

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Forms

  • Referral Form
  • Intervention Report
  • Parent Notice
  • Transportation Request

Resources

  • Every Day Matters Pamphlet
  • Early Dismissal Policy
  • Attendance Guidelines
  • Community Program

Contact

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