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    FOCUS AREA #3: HUMAN TALENT

    Thompson School District will invest in teachers, leaders and support staff to ensure we create the most impactful learning conditions that enable students to reach their full potential. TSD will be a “destination of choice” for individuals who are seeking a rewarding profession that empowers and inspires them to become difference-makers.

    INDICATORS OF SUCCESS:

    • Recruitment and retention of high quality staff
    • Continuous improvement and growth mindset
    • Satisfactory culture and climate surveys

    STRATEGIC GOAL:

    TSD will maintain an annual staff retention rate of 85% or greater.

    WHAT WE WILL USE TO MEASURE OUR PROGRESS:

    • Retention of Workforce
    • Staff Satisfaction Surveys
    • Applicant Pool Statistics
    • Number of Staff Vacancies on the First Day of School
    • Exit Survey Data
    • Culture and Climate Surveys
    • Personnel Turnover Rates
    • Educator Effectiveness Data
    • Professional Learning Opportunities Provided and Accessed
    • Regional Comparison of Salaries and Benefits
    Steps and Outcomes
    CHALLENGES
    • Shortage of qualified applicants
    • Changing workforce needs
    • Lack of professional development opportunities that address the individual needs of employees