STOUGHTON TEACHERS
ASSOCIATION
Climate in our Schools
I. STA Member Survey
II. Staff Turnover
Years: How many years, including this year, have you been teaching?
District Years: How many years, including this year, have you been teaching in
Stoughton?
Education Level: What is your highest level of education?
My teaching level is
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Staff Turnover
Teachers who left at the end of 2012-2013 school year
17 Non-renewals
17 Resignations
9 Retirements
8 Leaves of Absence
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.”
Actual Number = 55 New Hires
22 elementary33 secondary
2 positions remain unfilled
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