Officials are opening preschool up to all 4-year-olds and discussing teacher retention strategies for Christian County Public Schools. Thursday night, the School Board approved the second reading of policy changes to allow all children to attend preschool in the district. The new policy will allow parents who make over the financial threshold set by the state to pay $200 a month in tuition. Preschool in the district starts Monday, September 9.
Meanwhile, Superintendent Chris Bentzel reviewed the High Quality Employees Pillar of the district strategic plan saying they have several teacher coaches this year.
click to download audioHe adds the teacher store and rank change cohorts are making a difference for teachers.
click to download audioThere are currently 80 employees enrolled in a rank change program. Bentzel says part of ensuring high-quality educators is making sure the teachers and staff are heard.
click to download audioIt is also by ensuring they are compensated fairly, which is why he says they asked the board to approve a $1,000 stipend last year as was as provide raises and unfreeze a step raise increase. Bentzel says they are making sure teachers know their efforts are seen and appreciated this year.
click to download audioBentzel’s report is part of his superintendent evaluation, which occurs every May.
