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Creighton expands international teacher hires; board reviews retention metrics for 3–5 year teachers
Summary
The district reported it employs approximately 22 international teachers on H‑1B and J‑1 visas and is on track with hiring goals; the board also reviewed Panorama survey data focused on retaining teachers in their third to fifth year and approved the Guardrail 3 progress report.
Creighton School District told the governing board on Wednesday it has increased international teacher hires to support staffing and cultural representation, and the board reviewed retention measures tied to teachers in their third to fifth years of experience.
Doctor Dupin reported the district currently employs 22 international teachers on H‑1B and J‑1 visas, hired between the 2021–22 and 2024–25 school years. Officials described J‑1 placements as cultural‑exchange positions (three to five years commonly) that bring instructional experience and language/cultural assets to classrooms, especially dual language sites.
Board members asked how the district supports and retains international teachers. Dr. Dupin and staff said Creighton uses intermediary organizations (Intrax and Greenheart) for J‑1 placements and is building local orientation, professional development and a cadre model to create peer networks for international hires. Staff also described existing supports from intermediary groups and district onboarding packets prepared in advance of arrival.
The board examined Panorama survey results measuring teacher perceptions of climate and culture among teachers with three to five years’ experience. That group’s positive response rate was 52% in the fall, near prior fall levels; the district’s interim target is 55% by May 2025. Staff described the survey as linked to student outcomes and said additional alignment and professional supports (including hiring an academic director for student support and inclusive practices) are planned to raise scores.
After discussion, the board approved the Guardrail 3 progress monitoring report. Members urged continued attention to early‑career teacher supports and to the timing of visa recruitment given national fluctuations in visa processing and program demand.
