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Human resources reports fewer vacancies but emphasizes continued recruitment and retention efforts
Summary
Human resources said teacher vacancies fell from 138 to 105 and outlined strategies including using Senate Bill 150 to allow retirees to return, targeted outreach to prior applicants, and pilot programs to 'beam' strong teachers into other classrooms.
Human resources staff told the board that as of the personnel report there were 138 teacher vacancies (as of July 13) and that number has decreased to 105 at the time of the meeting. The department described initiatives to recruit and retain staff, including outreach to prior candidates, use of waivers and provisions from Senate Bill 150 to allow retirees to return, and expanded support for new and provisional teachers.
Board members raised concerns about teacher pay and retention, noting competition from non-education employers and the need to improve onboarding and workplace culture to keep early-career teachers. HR staff said the district is piloting remote-teaching support at selected schools (beaming a teacher to another site) and will share updated vacancy placement numbers with the board later in the week.
