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Lincoln Way 210 outlines staffing plan as many teachers near retirement; district intensifies recruiting

5832029 · September 18, 2025
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Human resources staff reported 53 new hires for 2025–26, a recruitment pipeline focused on student teachers and regional job fairs, and rising near‑term retirements that will require targeted recruiting and mentoring.

District human resources staff described hiring activity for the 2025–26 school year, outlined recruitment channels and said the district expects significant retirements in coming years.

The HR presentation reported 53 new hires this season across teachers, support staff and administrators and said the average experience level of newly hired teachers was about five years. The presenter noted the district hired only four teachers straight out of college this cycle and that 47 teachers are currently in a retirement pipeline, with retirements expected in 2026–29. HR staff said 50 percent of current staff fall into the two middle…

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