RSD 13 Strategic Planning Survey 2025

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* 1. Which of the following best describes your current role(s) in RSD 13? (check all that apply)

Parent/Guardian

Employee

Community Member (no kids currently in school)

Community Partner (representing a local business or organization)

Student

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* 2. Please use the following slider to show your overall satisfaction with the academic education provided by RSD 13. Left (0) is totally unsatisfied and Right (100) is totally satisfied.

Average

100

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 3. What are the areas where the district is doing well? (Check all that apply)

Core foundational content areas (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Related Arts (Music, Art, Library Media, World Language, Physical Education, Technology Education, Business, Health)

Interventions for Struggling Students

Enrichment for Advanced Students

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Practical Skills/Real World Application

Communication Skills

Thinking Globally

Collaboration Skills

Effective Work Habits

Creativity and Innovation

Meeting the identified needs of special education students

N/A -- unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 4. In which areas do you have concerns? (Check all that apply)

Core foundational skills (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies)

Related Arts (Music, Art, Library Media, World Language, Physical Education, Technology Education, Business, Health)

Interventions for Struggling Students

Enrichment for Advanced Students

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Practical Skills/Real World Application

Communication Skills

Thinking Globally

Collaboration Skills

Effective Work Habits

Creativity and Innovation

Meeting the identified needs of special education students

N/A -- unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please use the following slider to show your overall satisfaction with RSD 13's creation of a strong culture and climate to foster social, emotional, and physical well being. Left (0) is totally unsatisfied and Right (100) is totally satisfied.

100

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 6. Considering your answer above, in what area(s) is RSD 13 doing well? (Check all that apply.)

Building a sense of belonging and value

Healthy peer relationships

Care for others in the community

Building self confidence

Building self awareness

Respect for diverse opinions

Strategies for physical health

Strategies for mental health

Resilience

Taking responsibility for actions

Adhering to RSD 13 core ethical values (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, & Courage)

N/A -- unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Considering your answers above, in what areas do you have concerns? (Check all that apply.)

Building a sense of belonging and value

Healthy peer relationships

Care for others in the community

Building self confidence

Building self awareness

Respect for diverse opinions

Strategies for physical health

Strategies for mental health

Resilience

Taking responsibility for actions

Adhering to our core ethical values

N/A -- unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Please rate the following additional elements of RSD 13 education in terms of their importance.

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important	Critical
Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs, etc.)	Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs, etc.) Not Important	Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs, etc.) Somewhat Important	Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs, etc.) Important	Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs, etc.) Very Important	Co-Curricular Activities (Clubs, etc.) Critical
Community Partnerships	Community Partnerships Not Important	Community Partnerships Somewhat Important	Community Partnerships Important	Community Partnerships Very Important	Community Partnerships Critical
Career Exploration Opportunities	Career Exploration Opportunities Not Important	Career Exploration Opportunities Somewhat Important	Career Exploration Opportunities Important	Career Exploration Opportunities Very Important	Career Exploration Opportunities Critical
Experiences Outside of the School (Field trips, internships, etc.)	Experiences Outside of the School (Field trips, internships, etc.) Not Important	Experiences Outside of the School (Field trips, internships, etc.) Somewhat Important	Experiences Outside of the School (Field trips, internships, etc.) Important	Experiences Outside of the School (Field trips, internships, etc.) Very Important	Experiences Outside of the School (Field trips, internships, etc.) Critical
Community Service	Community Service Not Important	Community Service Somewhat Important	Community Service Important	Community Service Very Important	Community Service Critical
Athletics	Athletics Not Important	Athletics Somewhat Important	Athletics Important	Athletics Very Important	Athletics Critical
After-School Enrichment	After-School Enrichment Not Important	After-School Enrichment Somewhat Important	After-School Enrichment Important	After-School Enrichment Very Important	After-School Enrichment Critical

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* 9. What additional experiences would you like to see offered to all RSD 13 students? This can include clubs, sports, internships, etc.

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* 10. Please rate the following student-centered focus areas in terms of their overall importance to providing a successful education.

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Very Important	Critical
Student voice in academic learning	Student voice in academic learning Not Important	Student voice in academic learning Somewhat Important	Student voice in academic learning Important	Student voice in academic learning Very Important	Student voice in academic learning Critical
Student voice in climate and culture	Student voice in climate and culture Not Important	Student voice in climate and culture Somewhat Important	Student voice in climate and culture Important	Student voice in climate and culture Very Important	Student voice in climate and culture Critical
Restorative Practices	Restorative Practices Not Important	Restorative Practices Somewhat Important	Restorative Practices Important	Restorative Practices Very Important	Restorative Practices Critical
Student Government	Student Government Not Important	Student Government Somewhat Important	Student Government Important	Student Government Very Important	Student Government Critical
Student-led parent-teacher conferences	Student-led parent-teacher conferences Not Important	Student-led parent-teacher conferences Somewhat Important	Student-led parent-teacher conferences Important	Student-led parent-teacher conferences Very Important	Student-led parent-teacher conferences Critical
Student choice in scheduling (secondary level)	Student choice in scheduling (secondary level) Not Important	Student choice in scheduling (secondary level) Somewhat Important	Student choice in scheduling (secondary level) Important	Student choice in scheduling (secondary level) Very Important	Student choice in scheduling (secondary level) Critical
Student development of post-high school pathways	Student development of post-high school pathways Not Important	Student development of post-high school pathways Somewhat Important	Student development of post-high school pathways Important	Student development of post-high school pathways Very Important	Student development of post-high school pathways Critical

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* 11. Please rate your agreement/disagreement with the following statements:

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	In the Middle	Agree	Strongly Agree
RSD 13 provides a physically safe learning environment for students.	RSD 13 provides a physically safe learning environment for students. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 provides a physically safe learning environment for students. Disagree	RSD 13 provides a physically safe learning environment for students. In the Middle	RSD 13 provides a physically safe learning environment for students. Agree	RSD 13 provides a physically safe learning environment for students. Strongly Agree
RSD 13 provides a socially and emotionally safe environment for students.	RSD 13 provides a socially and emotionally safe environment for students. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 provides a socially and emotionally safe environment for students. Disagree	RSD 13 provides a socially and emotionally safe environment for students. In the Middle	RSD 13 provides a socially and emotionally safe environment for students. Agree	RSD 13 provides a socially and emotionally safe environment for students. Strongly Agree
RSD 13 holds high academic expectations for students.	RSD 13 holds high academic expectations for students. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 holds high academic expectations for students. Disagree	RSD 13 holds high academic expectations for students. In the Middle	RSD 13 holds high academic expectations for students. Agree	RSD 13 holds high academic expectations for students. Strongly Agree
RSD 13 is appropriately meeting current needs for success after K-12 education.	RSD 13 is appropriately meeting current needs for success after K-12 education. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 is appropriately meeting current needs for success after K-12 education. Disagree	RSD 13 is appropriately meeting current needs for success after K-12 education. In the Middle	RSD 13 is appropriately meeting current needs for success after K-12 education. Agree	RSD 13 is appropriately meeting current needs for success after K-12 education. Strongly Agree
RSD 13 provides a quality education to all students, regardless of ability.	RSD 13 provides a quality education to all students, regardless of ability. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 provides a quality education to all students, regardless of ability. Disagree	RSD 13 provides a quality education to all students, regardless of ability. In the Middle	RSD 13 provides a quality education to all students, regardless of ability. Agree	RSD 13 provides a quality education to all students, regardless of ability. Strongly Agree
RSD 13 holds high behavioral expectations for students.	RSD 13 holds high behavioral expectations for students. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 holds high behavioral expectations for students. Disagree	RSD 13 holds high behavioral expectations for students. In the Middle	RSD 13 holds high behavioral expectations for students. Agree	RSD 13 holds high behavioral expectations for students. Strongly Agree
RSD 13 employs a high quality educational staff to meet student needs.	RSD 13 employs a high quality educational staff to meet student needs. Strongly Disagree	RSD 13 employs a high quality educational staff to meet student needs. Disagree	RSD 13 employs a high quality educational staff to meet student needs. In the Middle	RSD 13 employs a high quality educational staff to meet student needs. Agree	RSD 13 employs a high quality educational staff to meet student needs. Strongly Agree

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* 12. The district wants to ensure that the entire school community receives information regularly. What are the best ways for you to receive information? (Check all that apply.)

Website

Electronic Newsletters

ParentSquare Updates

Emails

Flyers/Mailers sent home through Post Office

Social Media

Phone Calls

In-Person Meetings

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Which of the following statements best describes your perception of the cost of an education in RSD 13?

Education is priceless; I feel proud to pay taxes to support education for our students.

Education is an investment; I'm fine paying taxes to support our schools but I want to make sure we're getting a good return.

I want to support our schools, but I'm concerned about my taxes.

Education is a burden on local taxpayers.

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* 14. What are your biggest concerns about education right now? You can move topics up/down to rank them in order of highest to lowest concerns.

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* 15. In a word or short phrase, please write what you want most for all students in RSD 13.

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* 16. In fall of 2027, we'll be opening the newly renovated PK-5 school. Please rate the importance of each to make the most successful transition.

	Not Important	Somewhat Important	Important	Highly Important	Critical
Connecting families prior to the transition	Connecting families prior to the transition Not Important	Connecting families prior to the transition Somewhat Important	Connecting families prior to the transition Important	Connecting families prior to the transition Highly Important	Connecting families prior to the transition Critical
Alignment of all PK-5 curriculum for the combined staff	Alignment of all PK-5 curriculum for the combined staff Not Important	Alignment of all PK-5 curriculum for the combined staff Somewhat Important	Alignment of all PK-5 curriculum for the combined staff Important	Alignment of all PK-5 curriculum for the combined staff Highly Important	Alignment of all PK-5 curriculum for the combined staff Critical
Preparing students and families in advance (touring school before opening, etc.)	Preparing students and families in advance (touring school before opening, etc.) Not Important	Preparing students and families in advance (touring school before opening, etc.) Somewhat Important	Preparing students and families in advance (touring school before opening, etc.) Important	Preparing students and families in advance (touring school before opening, etc.) Highly Important	Preparing students and families in advance (touring school before opening, etc.) Critical
Clear drop-off and pick-up routines	Clear drop-off and pick-up routines Not Important	Clear drop-off and pick-up routines Somewhat Important	Clear drop-off and pick-up routines Important	Clear drop-off and pick-up routines Highly Important	Clear drop-off and pick-up routines Critical
Ensuring ready technology in the new building	Ensuring ready technology in the new building Not Important	Ensuring ready technology in the new building Somewhat Important	Ensuring ready technology in the new building Important	Ensuring ready technology in the new building Highly Important	Ensuring ready technology in the new building Critical
Preservation of special traditions from Brewster and Lyman	Preservation of special traditions from Brewster and Lyman Not Important	Preservation of special traditions from Brewster and Lyman Somewhat Important	Preservation of special traditions from Brewster and Lyman Important	Preservation of special traditions from Brewster and Lyman Highly Important	Preservation of special traditions from Brewster and Lyman Critical
Making the opening exciting for students	Making the opening exciting for students Not Important	Making the opening exciting for students Somewhat Important	Making the opening exciting for students Important	Making the opening exciting for students Highly Important	Making the opening exciting for students Critical

Other (please specify)

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* 17. There have been many questions about what the newly renovated school will be called. What's your preference?

Continue to call the school "Memorial"

The names of Brewster and Lyman should be combined/incorporated somehow.

A new school should have a new name.

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* 18. If you think the school should have a new name, what name do you suggest?

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* 19. Based on your answers to the questions above, what should the new school's mascot be?

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* 20. Thank you for taking the time to answer this survey -- please use the space below to provide any additional comments/suggestions that will help us develop a solid strategic plan for the students of RSD 13.