This school district is located in Oconto County. By a strong majority, the residents of this county are strong Trump supporters, and spent 2012-2018 Standing With Walker. Not surprisingly, public education in this county suffers from a lack of support from many county residents who are strong MAGA supporters.
Nearly every yard in the county that has a sign proclaiming support for Trump and/or contempt for President Biden and those who support him. FJB signs are more prevalent than the American flag in most areas of Oconto County. Since the MAGA Republican Dictatorship that rules Wisconsin enacted Act 10 in 2011, teachers in every school district in this county have suffered significant salary and benefit cuts imposed by MAGA-controlled school boards. Woe to anyone, especially a public school teacher, that doesn't openly support Trump or who dares to openly support Biden or any Democratic candidate.
Average teacher pay in this county ranges from $47,202 to $58,393. The Gillett school district average teacher salary was on the lowest in Oconto County at $47,202. The increase in average teacher salary since 2011 was only 1.5%, the lowest in Oconto County and one of the lowest districts in Wisconsin.
We find it amazing that this district is able to attract and then retain any teachers while paying salaries that qualify teachers with a family for public assistance from state and federal anti-poverty programs. With such a low average salary, it is no wonder why this district is seeking replacement teachers on a near year-around basis on WECAN.
For all of the reasons above, we rate the career potential for teachers in this district to be a DEAD END job.
