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Human resources reports vacancy drop, hiring plan and delays for some international teachers

5826618 · July 15, 2025
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The human-resources director reported the district reduced its teacher vacancy rate from 22.7% to 9.8%, plans to bring in 75 new teachers this fall and described a three‑cohort arrival plan for international hires after recent visa appointment delays.

Monica Wilkes, director of human resources, told the board July 15 the district’s vacancy rate has fallen from about 22.7 percent in April to 9.8 percent and that the district anticipates hiring about 75 new teachers for the coming school year. Wilkes outlined recruitment strategies: traditional university recruitment, pathways-to-certification (teacher-ready and grow-your-own programs),…

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