Board accepts two teacher resignations and discusses recruitment, pay and turnover
March 13, 2026 | RICHARDTON-TAYLOR 34, School Districts, North Dakota
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The Richardton-Taylor 34 School Board accepted resignations from two teachers and discussed active recruitment and compensation to address turnover.
Staff (S8) read two resignation letters: a fourth-grade teacher (Mrs. Gullickson) and a high-school science teacher (Mrs. Frank), each indicating they will not renew for the 2025–26 school year. "I am resigning my position as a fourth grade teacher for Taylor Richardson Elementary," the resignation text read as presented by S8. The board moved to accept the resignations and to post the vacancies.
Board members discussed recruitment strategies — posting to job service, ND ED jobs, outreach to regional colleges (UMary, Valley City, DSU, Minot, Black Hills State) and using social media (Instagram, TikTok) and marketing videos to attract applicants. Members emphasized pay as a primary retention and recruitment issue: the board noted paraprofessional starting pay is $16.25/hour and that market pressures may require pay in the low $20s for single-earner candidates to make a role financially viable.
Why it matters: teacher and paraprofessional vacancies affect class coverage, special education and program continuity; pay and recruitment strategies are central to addressing staffing stability.
What happens next: staff will continue recruitment postings, reach out to colleges and community channels, and return to the board with updates on applicant flow. The positions will remain posted as the district solicits candidates.
Board action recorded: motion to accept resignations and to post openings; voice vote carried.
Staff (S8) read two resignation letters: a fourth-grade teacher (Mrs. Gullickson) and a high-school science teacher (Mrs. Frank), each indicating they will not renew for the 2025–26 school year. "I am resigning my position as a fourth grade teacher for Taylor Richardson Elementary," the resignation text read as presented by S8. The board moved to accept the resignations and to post the vacancies.
Board members discussed recruitment strategies — posting to job service, ND ED jobs, outreach to regional colleges (UMary, Valley City, DSU, Minot, Black Hills State) and using social media (Instagram, TikTok) and marketing videos to attract applicants. Members emphasized pay as a primary retention and recruitment issue: the board noted paraprofessional starting pay is $16.25/hour and that market pressures may require pay in the low $20s for single-earner candidates to make a role financially viable.
Why it matters: teacher and paraprofessional vacancies affect class coverage, special education and program continuity; pay and recruitment strategies are central to addressing staffing stability.
What happens next: staff will continue recruitment postings, reach out to colleges and community channels, and return to the board with updates on applicant flow. The positions will remain posted as the district solicits candidates.
Board action recorded: motion to accept resignations and to post openings; voice vote carried.
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