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Catalina Foothills presents 2024 teacher retention survey; salary and workload top concerns
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Bartlett told the Catalina Foothills Governing Board that the districtretention rate remains strong but teachers cite salary, workload and discipline as primary concerns. The 2024 survey saw a 300-response return and identified district- and statewide patterns that could shape hiring and budgeting.
Dr. Bartlett, Catalina Foothills Unified School District superintendent, presented the results of the district—s 2024 teacher retention survey to the governing board, saying the district—s historical retention rate has averaged in the mid-80s and that this year—s return was unusually high. "We had 300 teachers who took the survey out of about 337 teachers," Bartlett said, noting the survey was administered in spring 2024 and was anonymous.
The survey was intended to identify why teachers come to the district, why they accept and stay in positions, and what might cause them to leave. Bartlett told the board the district—s historical retention hovered around 84% and that "this year it was at its highest ever, and it was at 88%." She contrasted that with state data: "Arizona has notoriously had one of the highest attrition rates ... about 24% in Arizona," she said, citing the state—s 2023 educator retention task force.
Why this matters: teacher turnover imposes costs and affects continuity of instruction. Bartlett said replacing a certified teacher can cost roughly 150% of the departing teacher—s salary, making retention a fiscal as…
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