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District presents affirmative action progress, flags underutilized job groups
Summary
The board heard a 2023–2028 affirmative action update showing gains in representation and identified underutilized job groups (carpentry/maintenance, food service, transportation, professional-technical) with recruitment and retention strategies under way.
Dr. Golden presented the Everett Public Schools 2023–2028 affirmative action plan, anchored to board policy 5010. The presentation described a five-year utilization analysis that compares district staffing to Snohomish County labor-market data and applies an 80% benchmark to identify underutilization.
Dr. Golden said the district has made measurable progress: classified representation among historically underrepresented groups rose from about 11% to more than 22% between prior cycles and 2023; certificated representation also increased though gaps remain.
The analysis identified four job groups as underutilized in 2023: maintenance (carpentry roles for females), food service, transportation and professional-technical positions. Dr. Golden said strategies include targeted recruitment, strengthened partnerships and development of pathways such as a teacher residency aligned with Western Washington University. The presentation also listed retention measures such as affinity spaces, staff wellness and competitive compensation.
Board members asked for clarification about how the underutilization measure is calculated (comparison to Snohomish County data and an 80% rule) and about the teacher residency design. Dr. Golden described the residency’s dual-certification pathways (elementary and special education) and on-site district staff involvement in coursework.
The board received the report for discussion; no formal vote was taken.
