HUMAN RESOURCES Putnam County Schools

1. HUMAN RESOURCESPutnam County Schools Putnam County Charter System

2. Mission Statement The Human Resources Department strives to attract, support and retain highly qualified dedicated and diverse staff members. To that end, stakeholders can expect: • competitive compensation packages • support for professional growth • recognition of exceptional leadership • effective and open communication • accurate and timely service that is responsive to needs and concerns • professional interaction at all times. Putnam County Charter System

3. EMPLOYEES Putnam County Schools , based on the October FTE count, has 508 employees with 265 teachers and administrators. (Handout) Seventy eight percent of our faculty members have advanced degrees and an average of 15 plus years of experience. 98.4% of our teachers in our Title I schools are highly qualified and 99.3% of our teachers at PCHS are highly qualified. Putnam County Charter System

4. Department Programs • Teacher Recruitment and Hiring Practices • New Teacher Orientation • Teacher Certification • Highly Qualified Teacher Compliance • Professional Learning • Benefits Programs • Teachers and Staff Recognitions • Partners in Education Program • Legal Compliance for Teachers and District Personnel Putnam County Charter System

5. Programs (Continued) • Funding and Grants for Teachers Initiatives • Liaison with nine colleges to support student teachers and training. • Support for teacher and administrative leadership initiatives. • TAPP Program coordination • Community Advocate for promotion of District and Programs for teachers and staff. Putnam County Charter System

6. Teacher Recruitment • Recruitment Teams • Hiring Practices • Local newspapers, Teach Georgia, UGA Magazine, colleges and other school districts • Application Process • Interviewing Process • Recommendations • Board Approval • Eight job fairs annually Putnam County Charter System

7. Challenges Forty eight (48) teachers have 25+ years of experience and can retire. Twenty one of our teachers are retired and are part-time Twenty six male faculty members (including para-pros) (Cited by civil rights as a priority for recruitment) Economic downturn may cause more employees to retire because they have had their two highest earning years Cut backs may reduce staff or restrict the hiring of new teachers Putnam County Charter System

8. What do we have to offer? • Competitive Benefits: Health insurance, long term and short term disability, vision care, dental care, sick leave bank, district sponsored life insurance and flexible spending accounts. • Great Work Environment • Rural family atmosphere • Innovative Programs and Training for teachers • Longevity • Training programs for new teachers and mentors Putnam County Charter System

9. Opportunities (Continued) • Payment for TAPP fees and testing • Limited tuition for teachers completing certification in areas of need • Leadership Grants • Focus Grants for New Teachers • Supportive Staff • Up to Date Facilities Putnam County Charter System