Board approves revised hiring incentives to recruit licensed and special‑needs teachers
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Summary
To bolster recruitment, the board approved a revised package that includes a $2,000 new‑hire incentive for licensed teachers (with a two‑year commitment) and enhanced compensation emphasis for special‑education and other critical‑need positions; the motion passed unanimously.
The board approved a revised hiring‑incentive package intended to improve teacher recruitment and retention for 2026–27.
Administration proposed a $2,000 incentive payable at hire to licensed new hires with a contractual commitment covering the first and second year (prorated payback required if the employee leaves before completing the second year). For special‑education and other critical‑need positions, administration proposed larger incentives and base‑pay adjustments; staff said final amounts and the budget treatment will be incorporated as the budget is finalized. Trustees discussed retention strategies and alternate investments designed to improve morale; after discussion Trustee McFadden moved and Trustee Bullock seconded the motion to approve the proposed incentives, and the board approved the recommendation unanimously.
Administration noted recruiting work already underway (advertising, LinkedIn, Modern Educator outreach and a proactive recruitment tool) and said the incentives will be part of the broader recruitment campaign.