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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will give an update Thursday morning regarding a working conditions survey, which was administered to teachers and staff. The administration reviewed the results of the survey and found different strengths and areas to grow. According to the meeting agenda, the survey identified four areas: District Leadership Assessment and Accountability Strengths and Retention Student Behavior Each area identified recommendations made from the work conditions survey. District leadership recommendations from teachers and staff were to continue strengthening trust, leading transparently, open communication and focusing efforts where they matter most. With assessment and accountability, recommendations were made to partner with principals and teacher leaders to reach academic goals and protect uninterrupted planning. Strength and retention recommendations to continue to elevate and celebrate teacher leaders. Also, to continue strengthening retention by fostering a school environment where staff will feel connected and valued, with practical supports like timely maintenance, reasonable class sizes, trust in teachers’ practice, and strong support for effective building leaders. In the area of student behavior, it is recommended that the district keep building on what is working in student behavior so classrooms stay safe, focused and supportive. The board will be meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Aslin Administration Building.
