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Woodburn HR highlights low turnover, mentor program and benefits in staffing report
Summary
Human Resources reported roughly 695 employees, about 5,185 students, a 4.78% turnover rate for the measured period, and described a mentor program that staff said yields strong first‑year teacher retention and supports employee stability.
At the November board meeting Human Resources presented staffing and retention metrics and described programs intended to support and retain district employees.
Director Nikki Tucker reviewed totals for district employees (about 695) and updated student enrollment (about 5,185). Tucker showed a turnover rate figure of 4.78% for the measured period and described exit survey reasons (personal reasons, retirement, advancement/career opportunities and building‑level experiences). Tucker said the presentation excluded retirees and temporary staff when calculating the cited turnover percentage.
Tucker highlighted the district mentor program for first‑ and second‑year teachers (mentors assigned across elementary, secondary and special education). She described activities including weekly classroom observation and coaching and cited retention metrics: "Our retention of first year teachers in education is currently 100% with 89 percent staying in Woodburn." The presentation also outlined compensation features (insurance cap listed as $1,600 per month, distributed HRA amounts and language differentials) and grow‑your‑own partnerships and apprenticeship pathways.
Board members asked for additional data, including length of service of respondents and monthly enrollment and state school fund estimates; staff agreed to provide further details and to facilitate access to state school fund estimates on the ODE website.
No formal action was required; the report was informational and staff will provide follow‑up materials at the board’s request.
