Alignment Chart Budget Investment
Strategic Plan Alignment
Expected Outcomes
HR Intern Program Educator pipeline partnerships
Expanded teacher recruitment pipelines
Recruitment advertising
Diverse recruitment strategies
Increased diversity of candidate pools
Career ladders and licensure support
More licensed and internally promoted educators
Tuition assistance
HR technology systems
Better data on hiring, retention, and diversity
Workforce data monitoring
DEI leadership funding
Equity-centered leadership development
Inclusive leadership practices across schools
Professional development
Leadership pathways
Increased internal leadership capacity
Mentorship stipends
Improved retention of early-career educators
Retention initiatives
Pipeline Development We are expanding partnerships with universities and preparation programs to strengthen our educator pipeline and ensure Newton continues to attract high-quality candidates. That expansion includes grants that help offset the expense (expecting $98,000) for FY 27. The district continues to support licensure advancement and professional development so that educators can grow professionally and remain in Newton. Fiscal Responsibility The HR budget increase is modest, about 1.6%, and focused primarily on sustaining programs that strengthen the district’s workforce while remaining fiscally responsible.
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