When it comes to staff, the district offers a supportive and competitive work environment, making it a “destination district” for educators. “We were fortunate enough to be named one of the top workplaces in Dane County.That’s done by a survey that is given to us, and our staff are the ones who fill out the survey while a third-party determines the results,” says Assistant Superintendent of Operations Jerrud Rossing. Those survey results absolutely align with the district’s reality, as it proactively addresses staff needs through innovative benefits. One great example of this is the establishment of a wellness clinic at one of its sites. “So, we have a wellness clinic at one of our sites that is literally a mini clinic that any of our staff members that’s on our health insurance and their dependents or spouses are able to go to,” Rossing explains. These sessions include events such as the annual Community Connections Breakfasts, which bring together local businesses and industry leaders; realtor breakfasts, held in collaboration with the local Realtors Association; and diverse advisory committees. “We also send mailers to our community members. We send two magazines and multiple postcards that provide them with information about what’s happening in the district. And we also offer a media breakfast. We have really good connections with our local newspaper and media, so we’re constantly pumping out content because there are a lot of awards and recognition that our students and staff receive,” says Director of Information and Public Relations Shannon Valladolid. 304 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 08
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