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Task force recommends targeted recruiting, application self-ID field and retention steps to diversify staff
Summary
A district task force presented recommendations on attracting and retaining employees of color, including expanding job-fair presence and advertising, adding a voluntary race/ethnicity field to applications (confidential to hiring staff) for tracking, cultural-sensitivity training for hiring committees, more operationalized processes for responding to incidents, and renewed interest in affinity groups and mentoring.
A district-appointed task force that has met since January 2023 presented recommendations aimed at increasing recruitment and retention of employees of color.
Task-force lead Dr. Heather Glowacki said the group'which included students, parents, teachers, administrators and board members'met seven times since January 2023 and focused on attracting candidates and improving hiring experiences. Recommendations included expanding the district's presence at job fairs and…
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