School Attendance Affects Everyone
Do you have kids? If you do, you understand how important the issue of school attendance can be. After all, every day a kid spends in school is a day they’re learning a new skill. It’s also a day they’re not getting into trouble out on the streets. Unfortunately, central Texas has a pretty serious problem with preventable school absences. That’s why Bobby Jenkins (pictured far left), the president and CEO of ABC Home & Commercial Services, recently spoke at an event to raise awareness of the issue.
Who’s Bobby Jenkins and What Did He Say?
As the president of ABC Home & Commercial Services, Bobby Jenkins inspires and guides the highly skilled employees and technicians who have worked for this family-focused business since its beginning. He’s also fully committed to the welfare and prosperity of folks across central Texas.
At a September 3 rally hosted by the E3 Alliance, Mr. Jenkins spoke at length on the critical importance of school attendance. He revealed that there are more than 2.4 million annual absences in the region and that the total cost of this issue has risen to more than $91 million per year. According to Jenkins, reducing annual absence rates by just three per child would save $34 million. That’s enough to fund 600 teacher salaries!
Friendly Advice for Parents
Sadly, Jenkins also noted that a child who misses 10 or more days per year is three times as likely to drop out of high school as one who missed five days per year. He left parents with some friendly advice to increase attendance:
• To reduce the likelihood that other kids will become ill when a sick child goes to school, kids should be kept home for at least 24 hours after exhibiting symptoms like diarrhea and fever
• It’s important to schedule doctor’s visits outside of school hours when possible
• Listen to kids who say they’re victims of bullying and don’t be afraid to approach counselors, principals and other authority figures about the issue.
Learn More About a Family-Oriented Company That Cares About Central Texas
Bobby Jenkins and his entire team at ABC Home & Commercial Services care deeply about the issues that affect the future of all central Texans, including our youngest residents. Of course, we’re also committed to giving homeowners and business owners across the region the tools they need to keep their properties in great shape.
