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Jamestown HR reports 48 staff departures; district proposes 'stay' interviews to boost retention

3849560 · June 17, 2025
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Human resources presented summary exit-interview findings showing 48 departures this year, with relocation and new employment as leading causes; the district plans "stay" interviews and follow-up to address communication and workload concerns.

Jamestown Public Schools human resources staff told the school board on June 16 that 48 employees left the district during the 2024'25 cycle and outlined steps to improve retention, including launching "stay" interviews earlier in the year.

Stacy Jamkar, human resources, said the district recorded 48 departures since July 1, including 20 teachers and two administrators who retired. Jamkar said three of the teacher departures were retirements; the largest single reason reported was relocation, and 28% left for…

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