Newton Public Schools FY27 Digital Budget Book

Key HR Budget Investments Educator Pipeline Development

● Funding of $24,000 for HR intern positions will facilitate partnerships with local universities and improve recruitment pipelines, thereby enhancing workforce development initiatives Recruitment and Outreach ● Continued investment of approximately $50,000 in targeted recruitment advertising will enhance outreach to diverse educator networks and job boards, aiming for an increase in diversity within candidate pools. Licensure and Professional Advancement ● $170,000 in tuition assistance supports educator licensure coursework, reimbursement for certification advancement, and internal career mobility. HR Data Systems and Workforce Analytics ● Investment in HR software improves efficiency and data monitoring related to: ○ hiring outcomes ○ staff retention DEI Leadership and Professional Learning: An allocation of $50,000 for DEI programs will fund initiatives such as equity leadership training, culturally responsive professional development, and recruitment efforts for critical-shortage positions. Additionally: ○ Staff Affinity Groups ○ DEI Facilitation ○ BIPOC Mentorship Networks ○ Anti-bias study groups/ professional learning communities Strategic Impact These investments support the district’s HR strategic priorities: ● Strengthening educator recruitment pipelines ● Supporting career advancement and licensure pathways ● Expanding equity-focused leadership development ● Improving data-driven workforce planning ● Supporting staff retention and professional growth The FY27 HR budget reflects a focused investment in systems that recruit, develop, and retain excellent educators, while embedding equitable practices into hiring, leadership development, and workforce planning. ○ equity compliance reporting ○ Data collection and analysis DEI Leadership and Professional Learning ● $50,000 DEI program funding supports:

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