Lexington City Schools community highlights staffing needs in district survey

In her first 100 days as Lexington City Schools Superintendent, Nakia Hardy surveyed the community for feedback on the district.

There were 310 respondents, made up of faculty, parents, and students. The majority of those who answered said they agreed that the district was inclusive and innovative. But there were a few areas where the district fell short. 

Hardy presented the results at a school board meeting on Thursday. 

“Does Lexington City Schools meet the needs of students who need additional supports? Of the 221 responses to this item, only 48% were either 'strongly agree' or 'agree'," Hardy said. "With 51% responding 'disagree' or 'strongly disagree'.”

In her meetings with LCS faculty over the past few months, Hardy said staffing was also listed as an issue. 

“Better pay for our employees, communication, promoting from within, and recruitment and retention," Hardy said, citing what faculty members said they'd like to see in the district. 

Some also said they’d like to see fewer academic interruptions, better student behavior, and an end to bullying.

Hardy plans to continue hosting regular meetings with school staff and the community. The next public meeting will be on Nov. 28.

Amy Diaz covers education for WFDD in partnership with Report For America. You can follow her on Twitter at @amydiaze.