Attendance Monitoring Program in York County, Nebraska

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Brennan Cole
Attendance Monitor
[email protected]
(402) 362-5583

510 N. Lincoln Avenue - 2nd Floor
​York, NE 68467 
Fax: (402) 362-5626  
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Mission Statement
The Attendance Monitoring Program, AMP, aims to combat extreme absenteeism by working with students and families in York County. The program is a county-based school intervention service which is funded through state grants. Our program communicates with all private and public schools in the area. The goal is to assist students and their families to reduce barriers to improve regular attendance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why did my family receive a letter in the Mail?

• Answer- A letter serves as the Attendance Monitoring Programs first attempt of contact with a family. The letters contents give information on why a student(s) might have been referred and where a referral might come from. The AMP letter also gives information on how the program functions and how to contact an Attendance Monitor for more information.

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Do we have to enroll into AMP?

• Answer- No, AMP is offered as a free and voluntary service. Which also means that if a family decides that they want to enroll later they can.

What schools does AMP work with?

• Answer- AMP works with all public and private schools that have students that live in York County

Why would my son/daughter be referred to the Attendance Monitoring Program?

• Answer- A student might be referred to the program due to a high number of unexcused school absences, but also can be referred if there is a known history of absenteeism. Schools can also refer a student if they feel that additional services are needed in order to prevent future absences.

Who can make a referral?

• Answer- While most referrals do come from the schools, referrals can be made from anyone who feels that the quality of a student’s education could be at risk due to attendance. A parent/guardian can also enroll one of their own if they choose to by either filling out a referral or by contacting the AMP Office.

When should I refer a student to the Attendance Monitoring Program?

• Answer- There are no minimum days missed that a student has to have missed before they can be referred. AMP has the goal of intervening and preventing student’s from having more unexcused absences.

Who can be referred/enrolled into AMP?

• Answer- Any students that lives within York County limits and are between the ages 6 and 18 can be enrolled in the Attendance Monitoring Program.

How do I make a referral?

• Answer- Referrals can be made in a few different ways;

1. One way would be by going to https://www.yorkcounty.ne.gov/ and hovering your mouse over the tab labeled “Justice”, then clicking on the “Juvenile Services” button. From there you will click on the Attendance Monitoring Program button and fill in the required boxes.
2. Another option would be by contacting the student’s school and requesting that they make a referral through their AMP Google Form.
3. The third option would be by contacting the AMP Office at (402)-363-5583, or by emailing the Attendance Monitor at [email protected]

What is the purpose of the Attendance Monitoring Program?

• Answer- The Attendance Monitoring Program works with the public and private schools to be a service to families in York County. The program is centered around promoting attendance and reducing cases of absenteeism through intervention and prevention strategies.

Where do we meet with the Attendance Monitor?

• Answer- The AMP Office is located in the York County Courthouse, but most meeting are done at the child’s school.