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District reports 75 new hires and flags teacher retirements in HR strategic update
Summary
Human Resources reported 75 new employees districtwide for the year and identified 41 teachers projected to retire within the next four years; curriculum presenters highlighted growth in dual‑credit, vocational programs and a 210 college fair that drew over 125 colleges and roughly 1,000 attendees.
District human‑resources staff told the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 board on Sept. 19 that recruiting has been active: the HR office increased its reported new hires from 65 at the time the presentation was prepared to 75 new employees, including eight special‑services teachers and 19 paraprofessionals. HR said the district will increase outreach through university postings, an upcoming job fair at Illinois State University on Nov. 12 and virtual fairs hosted by professional organizations.
The HR presenter noted an expected wave of retirements, saying 41 teachers appear likely to retire in the next four years and that retirements span multiple content areas, which will inform near‑term recruitment and retention planning. Trustees asked about retention rates and the presenter said overall retention remains relatively high and has been at or above 80% recently.
Separately, the curriculum presenter discussed strategic‑plan goals to expand real‑world skills and postsecondary planning, highlighted increases in dual‑credit enrollment and vocational programs (welding, cosmetology, fire science/EMT partnerships with Joliet Junior College) and described a district college fair that drew more than 125 colleges and roughly 1,000 students and parents.
What’s next: HR will continue university outreach and job‑fair participation; administration said it will incorporate projected retirements into hiring plans and balance teacher experience across content areas.
