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Third-party staff survey: Sheldon ISD reports high engagement but flags concerns over time, resources and transparency
Summary
Sheldon ISD presented results of a third-party staff engagement survey (K-12 Insight). The district reports 74% of respondents fell into 'highly engaged/engaged' categories and 92% said they are engaged in their work, but open-ended responses highlighted concerns about time, resources and desire for clearer decision-making and transparency.
Sheldon ISD administrators presented results of a staff engagement survey administered by a third-party vendor (K12 Insight) at the April board workshop. The survey — the first to include all district employees (not just teachers) — showed strong engagement metrics alongside recurring concerns about time, resources and districtwide transparency.
Participation and method: The vendor sent 2,067 invitations and the survey achieved a roughly 25% response rate; the consultant said any response over 20% is acceptable for the instrument used. The survey used 53 Likert-scale items divided into categories such as leadership, mission/vision, recognition, work environment and career growth. The district also…
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