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District staffing report shows steady hires, exit-survey findings and lingering diversity gap
Summary
Acton-Boxborough presented its annual staffing report, summarizing hires and separations, the introduction of an exit survey and continuing challenges with staff diversity and paraprofessional turnover.
A district staff member identified in the meeting materials as Andrew presented the annual staffing report on Oct. 9, noting a healthy cohort of new hires this year and continued turnover in paraprofessional roles. "The other area I would say that is an area of concern and vulnerability is our continued goal of staff diversity," Andrew said, noting the district's diversity percentage fell from about 5% last year to about 4.7% this year.
Why it matters: Staffing levels and workforce composition affect class sizes, program continuity and the district's ability to deliver services. Administrators said the district is watching paraprofessional…
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