Superintendent highlights RISE program data and staffing pressures

May 15, 2025

Superintendent Dr. Hawkins drew trustees' attention to a RISE program report showing candidate numbers, certifications and attrition since 2022 and emphasized attendance and staffing as key drivers of student outcomes; he recommended a July law‑firm briefing on delinquent-tax practices and reinforced use of the chain of command for personnel concerns.

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Dr. Hawkins (superintendent) urged trustees to review a report on the district’s RISE alternative-certification program and flagged attrition rates since the program began in 2022. He told the board the report contains counts of active RISE candidates, those certified, attrition numbers and a breakdown by role (intern, classroom instructor, RISE-certified teacher) and said the district is seeking ways to increase completion and certification rates.

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