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Employee engagement rises in North Kansas City Schools; classified staff feedback identified as next focus
Summary
An annual district employee survey showed overall engagement rising to 84%, with gains across multiple dimensions; district leaders said classified‑staff feedback and regular constructive feedback are priorities for the coming year.
North Kansas City Schools presented results of the 2025 employee engagement survey on July 15, reporting an overall increase in engagement and identifying targeted next steps for professional development and communication.
Dr. Angelique Avila, who presented the survey on behalf of the district, said about 2,400 employees participated and that overall engagement (employees categorized as “highly engaged” or “engaged”) rose to 84% from 79% the previous year. “This survey really captures the voices of our employees,” she said, and the district cited single‑item and multi‑item gains across the survey’s six engagement drivers.
The district highlighted several findings: district leaders’ actions aligning more consistently with words, clearer articulation of the strategic plan and goals, improved recognition from supervisors and district offices, and increased opportunities to learn and grow. Dr. Avila said the item “my workplace provides meaningful opportunities to learn and grow” increased by 6% and that other items showed multi‑year improvement.
However, the presentation identified gaps: classified staff report receiving less regular constructive feedback than certified staff, and the district intends to focus training and processes on making feedback more routine and equitable. Dr. Avila said that while principals and instructional coaches have structured observation and feedback practices for certified staff, “we don’t have something comparable to that on the classified side of things” and the district will work on that gap.
Board members praised the survey work and asked about next steps. The district said the results will inform the board’s upcoming retreat and balanced‑scorecard priorities, will be shared with the district leadership team and CTTN (a partner organization), and will guide site‑level planning and fall conversations with staff.
No formal board action was taken; the presentation was informational and will feed planning exercises and superintendent goals for the year ahead.
