Reflection Dr. Beets Zoom Presentation
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HRBestPracticesforSchoolLeadership.pdf
HRBestPracticesforSchoolLeadership.pdf
HR Best Practices for School Leadership
April 15, 2026 Sherri Beetz, Retired Assistant Superintendent
HR Priorities
● Hire the Best People ● Supervise and Evaluate ● Follow-up and Investigate Complaints and Concerns ● Culture and climate ● Professional Growth
Recruit and Retain the best employees ● Develop strategic recruitment pipelines (universities, alternative
programs) ● Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices ● Strengthen onboarding and mentoring programs ● Implement retention strategies (career pathways, recognition, work-life
balance)
Supervise & Evaluate ● Align Site and District Leadership Goals ● Strengthen evaluation systems aligned to
student outcomes ● Provide timely feedback and coaching ● Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs ● Know the evaluation article in your CBA’s ● Address underperformance with clear
processes ● Ensure equitable hiring, promotion, and
discipline practices
Follow up on Concerns and Complaints
● Follow up on complaints/concerns in a timely manner ○ Formal complaints, observed, and heresay
● Ensure consistent documentation and investigation practices ● Ensure legal compliance ● Maintain proper documentation
○ FRISK model - not just for written reprimands
Create a positive and professional culture and climate
● Create inclusive environments where all staff feel valued ● Foster trust through transparent communication ● Address concerns proactively and consistently ● Promote employee engagement and recognition ● Build strong labor-management relationships
Professional Growth ● Provide targeted professional development ● Support instructional leadership growth ● Offer coaching and mentoring programs ● Provide equity-focused training and support
When we invest in our people, we invest in our students—and that is the most important outcome we
can achieve
HRBestPracticesforSchoolLeadership.pdf
HR Best Practices for School Leadership
April 15, 2026 Sherri Beetz, Retired Assistant Superintendent
HR Priorities
● Hire the Best People ● Supervise and Evaluate ● Follow-up and Investigate Complaints and Concerns ● Culture and climate ● Professional Growth
Recruit and Retain the best employees ● Develop strategic recruitment pipelines (universities, alternative
programs) ● Prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring practices ● Strengthen onboarding and mentoring programs ● Implement retention strategies (career pathways, recognition, work-life
balance)
Supervise & Evaluate ● Align Site and District Leadership Goals ● Strengthen evaluation systems aligned to
student outcomes ● Provide timely feedback and coaching ● Conduct regular classroom walkthroughs ● Know the evaluation article in your CBA’s ● Address underperformance with clear
processes ● Ensure equitable hiring, promotion, and
discipline practices
Follow up on Concerns and Complaints
● Follow up on complaints/concerns in a timely manner ○ Formal complaints, observed, and heresay
● Ensure consistent documentation and investigation practices ● Ensure legal compliance ● Maintain proper documentation
○ FRISK model - not just for written reprimands
Create a positive and professional culture and climate
● Create inclusive environments where all staff feel valued ● Foster trust through transparent communication ● Address concerns proactively and consistently ● Promote employee engagement and recognition ● Build strong labor-management relationships
Professional Growth ● Provide targeted professional development ● Support instructional leadership growth ● Offer coaching and mentoring programs ● Provide equity-focused training and support
When we invest in our people, we invest in our students—and that is the most important outcome we
can achieve