Teacher Recruitment
In April 2001, all staff at Broad Acres Elementary School had the option to make a three-year commitment to the school and its students. This commitment included working the equivalent of 15 extra days paid by a supplement to be used to extend the workday every Wednesday until 6:00 p.m. for planning sessions, study groups, and examining student work. Sixty percent of the staff elected to stay. New staff with a shared vision and commitment were hired and almost all have elected to stay for a fourth year. Those leaving now at the end of their three year commitment are moving to administration, staff development teacher positions, GT teacher, and ESOL teaching opportunities where they will serve the system well, taking with them the knowledge and skills gained at Broad Acres.