Here are some statements about our schools. Please indicate how you feel about each statement by checking the box that matches your opinion.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know
Course offerings at the high school meet or exceed student needs
Course offerings at the middle school meet or exceed student needs
The quality of schools in [TownName] would attract new families to the community
Our schools are doing a good job of guaranteeing students and teachers are safe and secure at school facilities
Maintaining high quality schools is very important to me
Elementary school buildings and facilities need renovation and repair
The schools need to do a better job of communicating with District residents
The District needs to do a better job of communicating with residents
The high school should focus on preparing students for college
Discipline is a problem in the schools
The community is aware of and supports school activities
[TownName] educational quality is equal to other schools in the area
Comments:

School districts often face serious financial problems. What priorities should be given to the following actions?

	Very High Priority	High Priority	Low Priority	Very Low Priority	Don't Know
Increasing class sizes
Reducing the variety of course offerings
Closing an elementary school
Decrease extra-curricular activities and opportunities (sports, fine arts, clubs, etc.)

Would you be willing to vote for a higher tax rate for any of the following reasons?

	Yes	No	Need more information
To make needed repairs to school facilities, especially elementary schools
To preserve and improve the quality of core educational programs (English, math, science and social studies)
To preserve and expand non-core academic programs like agriculture, fine arts, foreign languages and computer science
To develop and implement a vocational education program
To keep class sizes small
To make our school district at least equal with like sized districts
To develop and implement programs for at-risk students like tutoring, extended day programs, and an alternative school
To improve and increase extra-curricular facilities and programs (sports, fine arts, clubs, etc.)
Other (Please specify:)

What overall grade would you give the District:

	Excellent	Average	Poor	Unacceptable	Don't Know
Teachers
Board of Education
Superintendent and school administration
District communication with residents
Principals
School facilities
Overall satisfaction with the school district
Other (Please specify):

Complete this question only if you have children attending an Elementary School. Please rate the Elementary School your child attends.

	Excellent	Average	Poor	Unacceptable	Don't Know
Teachers
Principal
Overall condition of the building and grounds
Safety
Learning resources (library, computers, etc.)
Counseling services
Overall quality of education
Responsiveness of school staff when you need information or have a problem
Cafeteria and food service
Other (Please specify):

Complete this question only if you have children attending the Junior High School. Please rate the Junior High School.

	Excellent	Average	Poor	Unacceptable	Don't Know
Teachers
Principal
Overall condition of the building and grounds
Safety
Learning resources (library, computers, etc.)
Counseling services
Overall quality of education
Responsiveness of school staff when you need information or have a problem
Cafeteria and food service
Other (Please specify):

Complete this question only if you have children attending the Senior High School. Please rate the Senior High School.

	Excellent	Average	Poor	Unacceptable	Don't Know
Teachers
Principal
Overall condition of the building and grounds
Safety
Learning resources (library, computers, etc.)
Counseling services
Overall quality of education
Responsiveness of school staff when you need information or have a problem
Cafeteria and food service
Other (Please specify):

What is your age?

What is your gender?

Male
Female
Other:

We welcome any suggestions or comments about the school system.

School Opinion Questionnaire