Does the MMSD have a problem with high turnover? Two comments raise the issue in the undated 2006 budget document Department & Division Detailed Budgets:
A challenge at the middle school level includes the frequent turn-over of teachers assigned to teach mathematics. (page 88)
Middle School science teachers are developing pedagogical content expertise to be able to teach standards-based science to support the MMSD K-8 Science & Scope & Sequence. A facet of this work will include writing and implementing a Title II Part B grant to support district efforts. Challenges include designing and supporting professional development with adequate rigor and duration in light of teacher “turn-over” in MMSD and working with middle school principals to support hiring, transferring and maintaining highly-qualified science (and mathematics) teachers in science positions. (page 94)