thing we try to do is make sure that we’re present with people as much as possible,” he recounts.“We’re going through a round of budget reductions right now, and we’re going to each of the sites to discuss what we need to do for budget reduction and to allow everybody to ask questions.” Duluth Public Schools also exemplifies servant leadership, with leaders stepping in to support staff during challenging times. During the pandemic, staffing shortages created significant strain on school sites. In response, Superintendent Magas and other district leadership rotated through schools, taking on roles such as paraprofessionals and substitute teachers to lessen the burden on staff. “I always believe in listening to the people that are closest to the work, and our teachers are closest to our students.Teacher voice and teacher input in our decision making is really important,” asserts Magas. As the third most union member dense population in the United States, the district also works to maintain 5 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 01 DULUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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