Civil Municipal - May 2024

The strategic location near significant educational institutions like Wayne State University, Madonna University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan further enriches the opportunities available to students. Bobrovetski adds, “Our proximity to these universities, along with offering over ten Advanced Placement courses, ensures that our students are exceptionally well- prepared for higher education.” ADDRESSING THE TEACHER SHORTAGE WITH STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION As school districts nationwide grapple with the challenges of teacher shortages, South Redford School District is taking proactive steps to attract and retain top-tier educational talent. James Kinsey, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Operations, and Technology, articulates this commitment. He notes that the national teacher shortage has had minimal impact on the district. “We’ve managed to somewhat shield ourselves from 257 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 05 SOUTH REDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT