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District 57 releases first staff climate survey; strengths and areas for improvement identified
Summary
District 57 reported results from a staff climate survey conducted with School Perceptions: about 80% participation, high marks for instruction and coworker relationships, lower scores on discipline consistency and pay fairness; district leaders outlined next steps.
Superintendent Corinne Gore presented results March 20 from a staff climate survey administered with School Perceptions. The district received responses from 262 staff members—“just under 80%” participation, Gore said—and the data will be disaggregated by employee group and building to guide targeted follow-up.
Why it matters: Trustees called the survey a starting point for focused action to improve staff experience, retention and student outcomes. The district framed the survey as part of strategic goal work linking staff wellness to student success.
Key findings presented: Gore highlighted positive results: 97% of respondents agreed the staff does a good job educating students; 98% reported healthy coworker relationships; 95% said they feel safe at work; and 94% agreed their school has explicit student achievement goals. Lower-scoring items included restorative practices (65% agreed they had improved the school community), consistency in staff handling of student discipline (61% agreed) and the effectiveness of building-level discipline policies (57% agreed). Pay fairness (50%) and the ability to complete job expectations during contractual hours (44%) were the lowest-scoring items.
Trustees asked for disaggregated data and follow-up steps. The administration said building leaders and union partners are running focus groups and targeted meetings (for example, instructional assistant teams were already being engaged) and that school improvement plans will include climate goals. Gore said the district would share building-level results with principals after spring break and integrate climate goals into summer and fall planning.
Next steps: Administration will conduct targeted focus groups, work with building teams to set improvement goals and return to the board with implementation plans and metrics. Trustees asked for continued attention to discipline practices and to consider comparative examples from other districts where helpful.
Ending: The board praised high participation and asked administration to continue disaggregated analysis and to bring action plans tied to school improvement goals.
