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HR presents exit-survey baseline showing early-career turnover; district plans follow-up stay surveys
Summary
HR rolled out year-one exit-survey findings: 60 respondents (38.4% response), 156 separations over 12 months concentrated in the first five years, and top drivers include personal/family reasons and lack of support; officials proposed stay surveys and listening sessions as next steps.
Monica Wilkes, director of human resources for Decatur Public School District 61, presented baseline exit-survey data on Feb. 24 that the district plans to use to inform staff-retention work and the Roadmap 2030 goal to promote a positive workplace.
Wilkes said the survey was launched in January and yielded 60 respondents (a 38.4% response rate). From last January to this January the district recorded 156 separations; Wilkes said turnover is concentrated in early-career instructional roles,…
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