Goal 4: Exceptional Staff

Attract, support and retain high-quality staff.                                        

Objective 4.1 Expand outreach and recruitment efforts.

• 4.1.1 Expand outreach and recruitment efforts.
  • Offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.
  • Spotlight open positions in a variety of media outlets, including leveraging staff testimonials.
  • Reach out to Colleges and Universities for additional recruitment efforts.
  • Revise the new hire process and provide time to clearly communicate compensation and benefit details.
• 4.1.2 Expand professional development and opportunities for feedback for all staff.
  • Enhance the structured mentorship program for staff.
  • Create opportunities for Human Resources and union leadership to discuss matters of importance during structured staff meetings.

Objective 4.2 Retain staff by fostering a positive, collaborative work culture that prioritizes well-being and supports mental health.

• 4.2.1 Incorporate mental health initiatives to support staff well-being.
  • Leverage the district wellness committee and insurance benefit providers to provide information on stress management, mindfulness and fitness.
  • Provide opportunities to communicate HR messaging via the Fraser internal newsletter.
  • Promote staff recognition through years of service coins and announcements in district newsletters and social media.
• 4.2.2 Encourage shared leadership and staff input
  • Provide opportunities for input during department head and grade-level meetings and steering committees.
  • Gather feedback to identify common reasons for staff leaving, and implement ways to prevent those reasons if applicable.
  • Continue to collect data using the District EDSCLS School Climate Survey.
• 4.2.3 Highlight and communicate the benefits of working for Fraser Public Schools
  • Provide staff with personalized total compensation/benefit statements annually.
  • Communicate the benefits of the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and community partnerships.