Why do staff join your district and stay? The answers are among the highlights of a new “chief people officer” field guide compiled by 50 superintendents who are also members of the DA Leadership Institute.
At the March Superintendent’s Summit in South Carolina, they shared insights on morale, feedback and credibility to help their fellow K12 leaders excel as a chief people officer. “People do not join districts,” the superintendents agreed. “They join conditions.”
Teachers, administrators and other staff prioritize climate alongside compensation. Steady leadership and obvious support are two signals that a school system is a positive place to work.