Numerous laws and administrative rules severely impact the workload of staff. District 4J is proactive in securing the proper funding from these legislative bodies to implement the provisions in such legislation, resulting in these mandates being fully funded. The district is aware of and responds to workload issues created as a result of these requirements. In the 1990s District 4J eliminated a number of positions throughout the district. As a result of this downsizing, workload increases were created by shifting functions to remaining staff.
History indicates that if downsizing becomes necessary, it has a disastrous effect on workload.
If or when downsizing becomes necessary, District 4J of the future studies carefully and communicates to the community the specific, long range implications of these staffing decisions. It also addresses the related workload impact and resulting effects on students. Our District 4J of the future actively recruits persons reflecting diversity. The goal of this recruiting is to have a district workforce reflecting the growing diversity of our student population to improve the quality of the educational experience. All students receive a better education when they have experience with men and women of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and physical abilities.