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Rockwood HR reports hiring gains, low class sizes and open positions; board questions English 3 averages
Summary
HR presented a staffing and enrollment update: 115 teachers hired for 2025–26 (down from 130), 48% of new hires hold master’s degrees, average new-teacher salary about $54,005, and elementary class-size standards are being met districtwide; board members asked for clarification on English 3 averages and sectioning practices.
Kim Cohen, presenting the district’s CSIP human-resources update, outlined the HR leadership structure, hiring results and enrollment-related class-size averages for 2025–26.
Cohen reported the district hired 115 teachers this year compared with 130 the previous year and said the district retained more teachers (10 fewer departures), which contributed to the lower hiring need. She said 48% of newly hired teachers hold a master’s degree or higher and the average years of experience among new hires is 4.87 years; the average adjusted salary for new teachers was reported as $54,004.83.
Cohen outlined…
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