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Stead staff say reapply-for-job plan damaged morale after district announces new building
Summary
Teachers and staff at Stead Elementary told the board they were blindsided in December when district leaders said all staff would need to reapply to work at the new Stead school. Dozens of employees and parents described lost trust, staff departures and harm to student stability.
Teachers, counselors, parents and community volunteers from Stead Elementary told the board the district’s requirement that staff reapply for positions at the district’s new Stead facility cost the school a large portion of its staff and hurt students.
Multiple staff members said the December announcement that every employee would need to reapply upended preparations for the new Stead building and eroded trust between the school and central office. By the May 13 board meeting teachers, parents and volunteers described at least 11 certified teachers who had left the site and characterized the decision as demoralizing and disruptive to student supports.
Why it matters: Staff at high-needs, Title I schools said continuity and trusted adult relationships are irreplaceable for many students. Public commenters at the board meeting described students who rely on school adults for basic needs, stability and social-emotional support and said disruptions will affect…
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