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RISD HR report: teacher turnover drops to about 11.5% as retention and benefits ramp up

Richardson Independent School District Board of Trustees · March 12, 2026
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HR presented a year‑over‑year improvement in teacher retention — district turnover fell from 17.4% to 11.54% — attributed to compensation investments, child‑learning academies, clinics and TIA/National Board programs; trustees pressed for continued focus on staffing models and budget tradeoffs.

Doctor Goodson presented Richardson ISD's annual human‑resources update, telling trustees the district's investments in teacher compensation and supports have increased staff experience and reduced teacher turnover. "Over a 2‑year period, we've gone from 17.4 to 11.54 teacher turnover rate," she said, adding state‑calculated turnover (which counts teachers who leave the classroom for other district roles) also improved.

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