Problem
Tracking the effectiveness of wellness interventions was a top priority for Mason County, but manually compiling data from multiple systems was time-consuming, messy, and often incomplete. Newly minted “Nexpert” Justin Moore, Assistant Superintendent and District Assessment Coordinator, and his team needed a faster, smarter solution to:
- Instantly compare current-year wellness-flagged students to historical trends
- Measure the impact of the program across attendance, grades, and behavior
- Clearly demonstrate the program’s value—both for students and the bottom line
Solution
With Nexus, Mason County cut through the noise:
- Built a full impact report in just 10 minutes—a process that previously took days
- Analyzed attendance trends across all wellness-flagged students, including those in Special Education
- Quantified improvements in attendance with clear, actionable metrics
Results
The district saw sharp improvements in student attendance after rolling out the Wellness program—made measurable with Nexus in minutes.
Absenteeism Plummeted:
- Wellness-flagged students missed 8.9 fewer days on average (a 45% reduction)
- Absenteeism rate dropped by 39%
- Chronic absenteeism fell by 36%
SPED students in the program saw nearly identical gains:
- 8.7 fewer missed days (46% reduction)
- 37% drop in chronic absenteeism
- 37% decrease in overall absenteeism
Financial Impact
💰 Better attendance = bigger funding
Roughly $72K in added SEEK funding (Kentucky’s per-pupil allocation), thanks to reduced absenteeism.
Conclusion
Mason County’s Wellness program—measured by Nexus—did more than just support student well-being. It delivered measurable gains in attendance, steady academic performance, and a tangible financial return. With data at their fingertips, district leaders now have proof that smart interventions work.
"The report Nexus created is something I've wanted to do all year. However, IF I could have done it the work would have taken me days. Nexus did it in 10 minutes. Crazy."
- Justin Moore
Assistant Superintendent and District Assessment Coordinator, Mason County Schools
