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state's elementary schools had positive effects on student test scores in both reading and math <br /> —with the largest, most consistent, and most robust effects in reading." 4 <br /> Additionally, Senior Research Associate, Xianxuan Xu, Ph D. noted in "Principal's Impact on <br /> Student Achievement" that research confirms an effective principal is the key to a successful <br /> school and that a highly effective principal is equivalent to raising the achievement of a typical <br /> student by two or more months of extra learning in a single school year." Principals are also <br /> critical to recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers and staff. "Great principals lead <br /> effective schools. Under the leadership of a great principal, teachers thrive, students engage with <br /> core content and school administrative functions run smoothly" (ASCD, 2021). <br /> As a result, it would be recommended that the full $631,500 be dedicated to implementing <br /> enhanced compensation for our staff as noted in the salary study conducted by the HIL Group, <br /> LLC. <br /> Financial Impact <br /> $631,500 in additional local funding will be leveraged to address findings in the district's recent <br /> salary study for Classified staff and principals. <br /> The district will utilize Teacher Turnover data and personnel vacancy reporting as a Key <br /> Performance Indicator as required by the Commissioners. <br /> Recommendation for Action/Next Steps <br /> It is recommended that the Board approve the use of the additional $631,500 to address findings <br /> in the district's recent salary study. <br /> i <br />