Abstract
Utilizing a case study approach, interviews of 4 parents who were mandated to attend a Student Attendance Review Board (California Education Code 48321, 48325) conference due to the truant behavior of their children were conducted. The data were analyzed to discover the experiences and perceptions parents had regarding SARB and relationships with school staff concerning their children’s attendance. The findings show a contrast to the intentions of SARB; parents experienced SARB as a poorly managed intervention while school staff lacked proper communication and knowledge of protocol in the utilization of district forms. Recommendations of how to improve SARB are stated.