Board discusses staff retention and a startling absenteeism figure; plans action steps
August 05, 2026 | Santa Fe Public Schools, School Districts, New Mexico
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Board members and staff identified workforce stability as a top priority and discussed concrete initiatives to improve hiring timelines, protect PLC time and increase staff wellbeing. Dr. Griffin said the district has reported about 24,000 staff absences across the year and proposed a measurable goal to improve retention.
"You guys had just received some statistics about staff absenteeism. I think it was something like 24,000," Dr. Griffin said, and presenters argued for focusing on collaborative leadership, peer coaching and improved working conditions. The team proposed tracking retention and operational HR metrics as part of the 45‑day scorecard and developing specific action steps under the workforce priority.
"You guys had just received some statistics about staff absenteeism. I think it was something like 24,000," Dr. Griffin said, and presenters argued for focusing on collaborative leadership, peer coaching and improved working conditions. The team proposed tracking retention and operational HR metrics as part of the 45‑day scorecard and developing specific action steps under the workforce priority.
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