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Superintendent: district retention improves to 90.8%; state funding increases flagged, some federal grants still under review

ISD Board of Education · July 8, 2025
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The superintendent reported a 90.8% certificated‑staff retention rate for the most recent year and highlighted state funding increases (including a $497 million foundation formula boost). Several federal grants remain under federal review; staff said they will monitor outcomes and report back.

During the superintendence report the superintendent told the board the district closed the 2024–25 year with a 90.8% certificated‑staff retention rate, up from 88.2% the prior year and 81% in 2021–22. "We are closing the year at 90.8% retention rate," the superintendent said, and noted that employees who participated in the career‑ladder program had a 93% retention rate.

The superintendent also thanked volunteers who participated in…

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