2020-2025 Mead School District Strategic Plan Survey

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* 1. What is your relationship with the Mead School District?

Parent/Guardian of student(s) in the Mead School District

Student

Mead School District Staff Member

Parent of Mead School District Student and Staff member of Mead School District

Community Member

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* 2. What are the greatest challenges or issues the Mead School District will face over the next five years? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below)

Communication between the school district and all stakeholders

Providing a rigorous educational program that will prepare ALL students for college.

Hiring and retaining high quality employees in an increasingly competitive market

Providing quality training and professional development opportunities for all staff

Providing a rigorous educational program that will prepare ALL students for a career.

Eliminating the achievement gap between different groups (e.g., English language learners, students with disabilities, students in poverty)

Responding to the local, state, and national economic conditions that affect district financial support

Maintaining physical facilities

Addressing the growing stress on families that impact parental support, student work, and behavior

Creating and sustaining active partnerships between parents and their respective schools

Maintaining optimal class sizes

Anticipated enrollment growth

Safety of staff and students.

Meeting the social/emotional needs of students.

What are some other issues or challenges we may not have listed?

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* 3. What are the most important skills and abilities students must master to be prepared for a successful future? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.)

Reading and mathematics

Ability to understand and work with people from different cultural and language backgrounds

Ability to collaborate, work productively with others, and resolve conflicts and challenges

Social Studies and history

Communication skills (i.e., writing public speaking, listening)

Ability to organize, prioritize, set goals, and manage time (i.e., executive leadership skills)

The arts (i.e., visual, music, dance, theater)

Consumer, financial, and life skills

Learn a language in addition to English

Self-reliance, independence, personal responsibility, ethics, and accountability

Volunteerism, community service, and civic responsibility

Ability to locate information and use it appropriately (i.e., research, study, and learning skills)

Trades (eg. plumbing, electrical, welding, construction, etc.)

Science and engineering

Ability to use computer technology and online resources to extend learning and master subjects

Ability to be a creative, analytical, and critical thinker

Digital Citizenship

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What evidence should the Mead School District use to evaluate the quality of education in the district? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.)

Student participation and performance in rigorous, advanced courses (e.g., AP, Honors, dual enrollment)

Extent of parent/community involvement in school and student activities and advisory groups

Measurement of individual growth over time as students progress through grade levels

Evaluations of teacher and administrator performance

Comparison to other school districts' achievement results (i.e., regional, state, and national comparisons)

Student Exit Survey

Parent, student, community, and staff satisfaction with schools

Student participation in school and district functions

Test scores (i.e., Washington State Test and other measures)

Alternative academic assessments (e.g., project-based, portfolios)

How district students perform in high school (e.g., graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, course grades)

Student success after high school (e.g., college acceptance and performance, employment)

Number and quality of special programs to meet all student needs (e.g., Special Education, Gifted and Talented)

Gaps in participation and achievement that impact students from different groups (e.g, English language learners, students with disabilities, students in poverty)

Number and nature of discipline problems/issues

Student attendance

Other (please specify in the box below)

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* 5. What should be the priorities for the Mead School District over the next five years? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.)

Ensure schools are well-repaired, safe, and energy efficient

Ensure students have quality up-to-date educational materials in the classrooms

Maintain support for instruction in the arts (i.e., visual, music, dance, theater)

Provide career-linked educational opportunities

Safety and security of staff and students

Ensure that business operations are efficient and cost-effective

Provide opportunities to keep staff skilled and competent

Support data-driven decision making through program evaluation and data management systems

School resources that focus on students' mental, social, and emotional health

Provide up-to-date technology for all students and staff

Sustain salaries and competitive benefits to attract and retain high quality staff

Develop choice programs within each of our schools (e.g., project based learning, STEM, dual language programs, etc.)

Provide learning programs and opportunities that target students' individual needs

Provide support for all special needs populations (i.e., students with disabilities, gifted and talented)

Forming community partnerships to help meet student needs

Other (please specify)

2020-2025 Mead School District Strategic Plan Survey

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* 1. What is your relationship with the Mead School District?

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* 2. What are the greatest challenges or issues the Mead School District will face over the next five years? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below)

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* 3. What are the most important skills and abilities students must master to be prepared for a successful future? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.)

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* 4. What evidence should the Mead School District use to evaluate the quality of education in the district? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.)

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* 5. What should be the priorities for the Mead School District over the next five years? (Please mark no more than five items from the list below.)

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* 6. This past November, the Mead School District failed a supplemental enrichment levy. In your opinion, why do you think the levy failed?

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* 7. In your opinion, what is the Mead School District doing well?

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* 8. In your opinion, what could the Mead School District do to improve?