In this 4th and final episode of our series on workforce oversight, Frontline Education’s Mitch Welch and Dr. Sundie Dahlkamp, Executive Director of Business Services at Pearland Independent School District, explore the intricacies of employee data visibility.

Good data matters. Here is why position history is so key to making HR decisions in school districts.

Takeaways:

• The Importance of Position History: Without a solid grasp of position history, the quality of employee data is compromised. Mitch and Sundie consider the challenge in tracking the historical data of positions versus the employees in those positions.

• Data Visibility and Accountability: It’s not just for internal management, but also for external accountability. Community stakeholders may want to see how positions are managed and utilized over time, underscoring the need for transparent and accessible position history data.

• Challenges in Position History: Sundie explores the challenges in tracking the creation, approval, and deactivation of positions. Position history is crucial for leadership transitions, as it preserves institutional knowledge that could be lost with staff turnover.

• The Impact on Decision Making: Good position history data is vital for making informed decisions regarding vacancies and budget allocations. Understanding the history of a position can lead to better decisions about which positions to fill.

Timeline

00:00 - Introduction

01:17 - The Importance of Employee Data Visibility

02:19 - The Challenge of Position History

04:33 - The Importance of Position History for Decision Making

06:13 - The Role of Position History in Employee Retention

07:52 - Tracking Position History

11:00 - Conclusion

Related Resources

• Template: Position Management and Control Plan

• Blog: Effective Dating & Conditional Workflows in Position Management

• Podcast: K-12’s Balancing Act of Workforce Oversight

• Podcast: Mastering the Art of Managing Positions

• Podcast: Position Management: How to Empower Your Principals