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Flagler Schools reports vacancy rates below targets; district highlights recruitment, onboarding and retention strategies
Summary
Staff told the board March 25 the district has reduced instructional vacancies to 2.8% (first semester) and 1.6% (second semester), below the district's target; non‑instructional vacancies were 4.4% and 1.7%. Presenters described recruitment tactics (job fairs, SchoolSpring), apprenticeship and mentorship programs, and plans to shorten onboarding
Flagler County School District staff on March 25 presented progress on Strategic Plan Goal 4 (talent), reporting that instructional vacancy rates for the 2024–25 school year stood at 2.8% for the first semester and 1.6% for the second semester — figures staff said exceed their goal. Non‑instructional vacancy rates were reported at 4.4% and 1.7% for the two semesters.
Justin Walker and colleagues said the district’s strategy combines broader recruitment (job fairs, partnerships with colleges, SchoolSpring and DOE job board integration) and targeted retention initiatives such as professional…
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