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MMSD details recruitment, ‘grow your own’ programs and sub‑fill gains
Summary
District HR presented improved sub‑fill rates, building‑based substitute placements, and talent‑development programs — including Grow Your Own pathways and an accelerated special‑education licensure program — as tactics to recruit and retain a more diverse workforce.
District human‑resources leaders updated the board Jan. 12 on staffing metrics and retention initiatives, highlighting improved substitute fill rates, the building‑based substitute pilot, and multiple 'grow‑your‑own' workforce programs designed to diversify and stabilize MMSD staffing.
John Zalowski reported teacher fill rates of about 90% and SEA (educational assistant) fill rates around 80% for the first quarter of the 2025–26 school year and said the district has filled 737 positions since its April 'mega post.' He described…
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