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Staff survey: 183 employees responded; majority report satisfaction with superintendent and board
Summary
The district reported results of an employee satisfaction survey with 183 responses; most respondents rated the board and superintendent favorably, while pay and benefits were common areas for improvement.
District administrators presented results of the staff satisfaction survey at the July 16 meeting; 183 employees responded and most ratings were positive across key categories.
Superintendent Thomas told the board that about 89.5% of respondents said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the school board’s focus on goals and objectives; the superintendent’s work and responsiveness drew similar approval ratings. For example, Thomas said "89.6%" of respondents rated the superintendent’s focus on goals and objectives as satisfied or somewhat satisfied and that the board’s work completed was in the high eighties percent range for satisfaction.
Administrators said building-level results were higher: roughly 93–95% of respondents were satisfied with building goals and building-level work. The most commonly cited concerns in open comments were salaries and benefits and health insurance; administrators said they will distribute full comment sheets to board members and review them at the upcoming retreat.
Thomas said the district will use the survey results in the annual strategic planning process and will discuss comments with building administrators. He noted that a small number of respondents (he cited single-digit counts and low‑teens in some dissatisfaction categories) accounted for most negative responses; administrators said they read every comment and will follow up if an individual raises a workplace problem that needs a separate response.
The board received the results; staff will provide copies of the individual comments to board members and discuss themes at the board retreat and with building principals.
