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Personnel committee reviews staffing data and hears Bass-Hoover retention strategies

Frederick County School Board Personnel Committee · April 13, 2026
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The Frederick County School Board Personnel Committee reviewed vacancy and turnover data April 13, heard recruitment updates showing a 35% offer-acceptance rate from a March fair, and received a Bass-Hoover presentation on mentorship, recognition and people-first leadership as drivers of low turnover.

Frederick County’s Personnel Committee met April 13 and reviewed staffing and turnover data, heard a recruitment update from the division’s talent team and a presentation from Bass-Hoover leaders about practices they attribute to strong staff retention.

Rachel, presenting the staffing update, said the year-to-date turnover rate through March 31 is 6.84% and noted that 46 end-of-year resignations reported through March 30 are being tracked separately from that percentage. "We also have the year to date percent turnover, which is 6.84%," Rachel said. She told the committee that special education and elementary vacancies remain highest and that more than 90% of the end-of-year resignations were licensed staff.

The recruitment report from Dan West highlighted…

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