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Higley superintendent cites more than 90% teacher retention, highlights leadership academy
Summary
Superintendent David Lotzenizer told listeners the district has a more than 90% teacher retention rate, 192 employees with 15+ years at the district and 15 graduates of the Higley Leadership Academy now serving in administrative roles.
David Lotzenizer, superintendent of Higley Unified School District (4248), described personnel achievements tied to the district—s strategic plan during a brief presentation on Anchor 2, which focuses on "highly effective personnel." Lotzenizer said the district has a "more than 90% teacher retention rate," and that "we have 192 employees that have been in Higley Schools for over 15 years."
Lotzenizer also described a local leadership pipeline, saying the Higley Leadership Academy trains aspiring administrators and that "we actually have 15 graduates at that program that are in administrative positions currently right now." He thanked district employees for their work with students and closed the remarks with, "Remember, together, we got this."
District leaders framed these figures as evidence of staff stability and local leadership development. Lotzenizer—s remarks were framed as part of the district—s strategic-plan presentation; no formal board action or vote was recorded on the personnel topic during the recorded segment.
