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District 15 reports improved hiring, retention after targeted recruiting; 'it's a numbers game,' HR chief says
Summary
Assistant Superintendent Lisa Nossa told the board the district improved retention and substantially reduced reliance on contract agencies by earlier recruitment and partnerships with universities; the district met or exceeded internal retention targets for certified and hard‑to‑fill positions.
Assistant Superintendent Lisa Nossa on Monday told the Palatine CCSD 15 board that a multi‑pronged recruitment effort has improved hiring and retention in 2024–25 and reduced the district’s reliance on contract agencies for special education and related services.
Why it matters: filling teachers and related‑service roles (speech and language pathologists, school psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists) affects compliance with Individualized Education Programs and the district’s operating budget. Nossa said that when these roles are filled with district employees, the district spends far less on contracted services.
Key findings and steps: Nossa said the district shifted posting timelines earlier (January instead…
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