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Licensed staff tell board they feel undervalued amid FTE reductions and pay concerns
Summary
Kate Galt, president of the D21 Education Association, told the board licensed staff feel 'undervalued in district decision-making' after several FTE reductions and stagnant compensation, urging the board to prioritize classroom investment and educator morale.
Kate Galt, president of the D21 Education Association, addressed the board during staff reports and said licensed staff feel 'undervalued in district decision-making' following multiple full-time-equivalent reductions over the last three years. She said those reductions have increased workloads, reduced classroom support, and complicated recruitment and retention.
Galt told the board staff perceive administrative restructuring has left 'minimal net reductions' at the director level while classroom positions were disproportionately affected. The minutes record a formal appeal to the board to align future budget and policy decisions with district values and to prioritize classroom investment to support students and staff.
