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STOUGHTON TEACHERS

ASSOCIATION

Climate in our Schools

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I. STA Member Survey

II. Staff Turnover

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Years: How many years, including this year, have you been teaching?

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District Years: How many years, including this year, have you been teaching in

Stoughton?

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Education Level: What is your highest level of education?

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My teaching level is

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Teacher AttitudesI am devoted to my students and the Stoughton Public Schools.

The unsettled teachers’ contract has a negative effect on morale.

The unsettled teachers’ contract has caused me to consider seeking employment in another school district.

99% Agree

95.8% Agree

54.1% Agree

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Teacher Attitudes cont.The school committee’s primary objective should be to settle a fair contract with teachers. The school committee should partner with the teachers to further the interests of our schools rather than fight against the teachers. I spend my own money on educational supplies for my students.

88.2% Agree

95% Agree

96.9% Agree

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Teacher Attitudes cont.

My workload has increased this year.

Parents are beginning to lose faith in the Stoughton Public Schools.

Parents are beginning to move out of Stoughton due to concerns over the direction of the Stoughton Public Schools.

89.9% Agree

60.7% Agree

38.8% Agree

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The School Committee

Defends the faculty against unwarranted attacks and criticism. Is respectful of one another. Is responsive to parent concerns. Makes decisions based upon the best interests of the students.

3.6% Agree

1.1% Agree

10.3% Agree

7.9% Agree

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The School Committee cont.

Has chosen an effective leader, the superintendent, to lead the schools.

Honors the contract. Obeys the law. Utilizes all available financial resources to improve instruction.

8.8% Agree

2.5% Agree

2.6% Agree

2.6% Agree

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The School Committee cont.

Controls the superintendent. Is controlled by the superintendent. Has a sincere interest and concern for employee morale.

6.8% Agree

51.6% Agree

4.6% Agree

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The Superintendent

Utilizes all available financial resources to improve instruction. Has a sincere interest and concern for employee morale. Has a positive community image.

5.6% Agree

7.1% Agree

18.6% Agree

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The Superintendent cont.Is an effective leader. Is respected by parents.

Praises the achievements of individual teachers. Encourages openness and a relaxed school system environment.

11.6% Agree

12.9% Agree

21% Agree

9.7% Agree

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The Superintendent cont.

Is respected by teachers.

Is honest and ethical. Defends the faculty against unwarranted attacks and criticism

6.7% Agree

8.3% Agree

8.2% Agree

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The Superintendent cont.

Is fair in her use of authority. Respects the expertise of teachers. Respects time on learning.

7.2% Agree

16.4% Agree

20.8% Agree

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Staff Turnover

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Teachers who left at the end of 2012-2013 school year

17 Non-renewals

17 Resignations

9 Retirements

8 Leaves of Absence

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Stoughton Public Schools ready for first day Wicked Local Stoughton

August 28, 2013

“About 40 new teachers will greet the approximately 3,900 students in the district, said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Marguerite Rizzi.

School committee member Dr. Erdem Ural questioned at Tuesday night’s committee meeting whether the turnover of teachers in the district was too high.”

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Actual Number = 55 New Hires

22 elementary33 secondary

2 positions remain unfilled

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The Path Forward

How You Can Help