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Strategies
Strategy #1: Improve recruitment and retention of teachers by providing a positive work environment.
Action Commitment Responsibility Timeline Evaluation
1.1.1 Update district recruitment package to include village profiles, housing plans, incentive plan, district curriculum, and strategic plan

N. Eck

A. O'Brien
A. Finkenbinder

On-going Review recruitment package and gather applicant feedback through surveys and evaluations.
1.1.2 Research a career ladder to encourage staff members to advance within the organization.

N. Eck
Board of Education      

A.  Finkenbinder

On-going Evidence research and documentation of staff participation.
1.1.3 Hold joint community/school potluck early in the school year. Principals
Advisory School Councils (ASC)
N. Eck
Site Advocates
On-going Sign-up sheets, post notices, and place of postings
1.1.4 Hold cultural activities early in the school year. ASC, Elders' Council, IRA Council
Site Advocates
On-going Feedback from participants through evaluation.
1.1.5 Hold cultural activities seasonally. ASC, Elders' Council, IRA Council, Principals Site Advocates Throughout the year Feedback from participants through evaluation.
1.1.6 Implement a teacher-mentor program at each school for new staff. Principals, ASC,
A. O'Brien
On-going Feedback from mentors and participants through surveys.
1.1.7 Offer a competitive compensation package for all staff. N. Eck
Board of Education
A. Finkenbiner
On-going Reflected negotiated agreement.
1.1.8 Implement a community-liaison program for new staff.

Principals

ASC
A. O'Brien

On-going Survey participants to determine effectiveness of program.
1.1.9 Implement a plan to assist certificated staff in becoming endorsed in math and/or reading.

N. Eck
A. O'Brien

A. Finkenbinder

On-going Document district efforts to assist staff in earning additional endorsements. Survey participants to determine effectiveness of the program.
1.1.10 Ensure state and federal mandated training has occurred.

N. Eck
A. O'Brien

Directors

On-going Documentation of training.
1.1.11 Establish and maintain a web-based, curriculum-specific bulletin board, so teachers can communicate and share information.

N. Eck

A. O'Brien

Principals
Teachers

J. Richards

On-going Record usage of web-site.
1.1.12 Conduct local team-building workshops for all staff members.

N. Eck

A. O'Brien
Principals

Site Advocates

On-going Participant feedback through evaluation.
1.1.13 Provide opportunity for all staff members to participate in staff meetings. Principals
Site Advocates
On-going Staff-member feedback through written evaluations on effectiveness of meetings.
1.1.14 Hold staff-appreciation activity during school year.

Principals

ASC

On-going Sign-in sheet, post notices, place of postings
1.1.15 Provide staff development for all employees.

N. Eck

A. O'Brien

Directors

On-going Participant feedback through written evaluations.