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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 M. Dunleavy
B. Schaeffer
March 2002 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.

M. Dunleavy
Reg. School Board (RSB) B. Schaeffer

January 2002 Evidence research and documentation of staff participation.
1.1.3 Hold joint community/school potluck early in the school year. Principals
Advisory School Board (ASB)
R. Boyle
Site Advocates
S. Kowalski
August 2002 Sign-up sheets, post notices, and place of postings
1.1.4 Hold cultural activities early in the school year. ASB, Elders' Council, IRA Council
Site Advocates
Fall 2002 Feedback from participants through evaluation.
1.1.5 Hold cultural activities seasonally. ASB, 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, ASB,
A. O'Brien
August 2002 Feedback from mentors and participants through surveys.
1.1.7 Offer a competitive compensation package for all staff. M. Dunleavy
RSB
B. Schaeffer
On-going Reflected negotiated agreement.
1.1.8 Implement a community-liaison program for new staff. ASB
A. O'Brien
April 2003 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. M. Dunleavy
B. Schaeffer
January 2003 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. M. Dunleavy
B. Rutman Directors
October 2002 Documentation of training.
1.1.11 Establish and maintain a web-based, curriculum-specific bulletin board, so teachers can communicate and share information. M. Dunleavy
Teachers
K. Kowalski
December 2002 Record usage of web-site.
1.1.12 Conduct local team-building workshops for all staff members. M. Dunleavy Principals
B. Rutman
September 2002 Participant feedback through evaluation.
1.1.13 Provide opportunity for all staff members to participate in staff meetings. Principals
B. Rutman
August 2002 Staff-member feedback through written evaluations on effectiveness of meetings.
1.1.14 Hold staff-appreciation activity during school year. ASB, Principals
B. Schaeffer
Annually Sign-in sheet, post notices, place of postings
1.1.15 Provide staff development for all employees. M. Dunleavy
B. Schaeffer
Annually Participant feedback through written evaluations.