Sitka K–12 Education Priorities Survey A Community Conversation About Our Schools The Sitka School Board wants to hear from you. Your responses will help guide decisions about programs, staffing, facilities, and budget priorities for Sitka's public schools (Xóots Elementary, Blatchley Middle School, Sitka High School, Pacific High School, Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary, and REACH Homeschool). The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and responses are anonymous unless you choose to share your contact information at the end.Comments are welcome throughout. Question Title * 1. What is your connection to Sitka's schools? (check all that apply) Parent or guardian of a current student Parent or guardian of a future student (not yet enrolled) Current student School staff (teacher, aide, administrator, support staff) Community member without children currently enrolled Local business representative Tribal organization representative Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Which school(s) are you connected to? (check all that apply) Xóots Elementary School Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School Blatchley Middle School Sitka High School Pacific High School REACH Homeschool Program Not currently connected to a specific school Currently enrolled in another district program (not Sitka School District) If currently enrolled in another district program (not SSD), which program/school? Question Title * 3. Do you consider yourself a permanent resident of Sitka? Yes Temporary Resident (including Coast Guard, Military, etc.) No For each item below, check the option that reflects how much of a priority it should be for Sitka schools over the next 3–5 years. Question Title * 4. Academics and Core Instruction Not a Priority Low Priority Moderate Priority Strong Priority Top Priority Foundational reading, writing, and math skills Foundational reading, writing, and math skills Not a Priority Foundational reading, writing, and math skills Low Priority Foundational reading, writing, and math skills Moderate Priority Foundational reading, writing, and math skills Strong Priority Foundational reading, writing, and math skills Top Priority Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs Not a Priority Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs Low Priority Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs Moderate Priority Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs Strong Priority Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs Top Priority Advanced/honors coursework Advanced/honors coursework Not a Priority Advanced/honors coursework Low Priority Advanced/honors coursework Moderate Priority Advanced/honors coursework Strong Priority Advanced/honors coursework Top Priority Dual-credit (UAS) options Dual-credit (UAS) options Not a Priority Dual-credit (UAS) options Low Priority Dual-credit (UAS) options Moderate Priority Dual-credit (UAS) options Strong Priority Dual-credit (UAS) options Top Priority Social Emotional Learning Social Emotional Learning Not a Priority Social Emotional Learning Low Priority Social Emotional Learning Moderate Priority Social Emotional Learning Strong Priority Social Emotional Learning Top Priority Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Not a Priority Outdoor Education Low Priority Outdoor Education Moderate Priority Outdoor Education Strong Priority Outdoor Education Top Priority Place Based Education (Real World Local Learning) Place Based Education (Real World Local Learning) Not a Priority Place Based Education (Real World Local Learning) Low Priority Place Based Education (Real World Local Learning) Moderate Priority Place Based Education (Real World Local Learning) Strong Priority Place Based Education (Real World Local Learning) Top Priority Question Title * 5. Arts, Culture, and Technology Not a Priority Low Priority Moderate Priority Strong Priority Top Priority Tlingit language and Alaska Native culture programs Tlingit language and Alaska Native culture programs Not a Priority Tlingit language and Alaska Native culture programs Low Priority Tlingit language and Alaska Native culture programs Moderate Priority Tlingit language and Alaska Native culture programs Strong Priority Tlingit language and Alaska Native culture programs Top Priority Visual and performing arts (music, art, and drama) Visual and performing arts (music, art, and drama) Not a Priority Visual and performing arts (music, art, and drama) Low Priority Visual and performing arts (music, art, and drama) Moderate Priority Visual and performing arts (music, art, and drama) Strong Priority Visual and performing arts (music, art, and drama) Top Priority Career and technical education (CTE) — trades, marine, culinary, etc. Career and technical education (CTE) — trades, marine, culinary, etc. Not a Priority Career and technical education (CTE) — trades, marine, culinary, etc. Low Priority Career and technical education (CTE) — trades, marine, culinary, etc. Moderate Priority Career and technical education (CTE) — trades, marine, culinary, etc. Strong Priority Career and technical education (CTE) — trades, marine, culinary, etc. Top Priority Technology Education (computer science, integration in core classes, digital citizenship) Technology Education (computer science, integration in core classes, digital citizenship) Not a Priority Technology Education (computer science, integration in core classes, digital citizenship) Low Priority Technology Education (computer science, integration in core classes, digital citizenship) Moderate Priority Technology Education (computer science, integration in core classes, digital citizenship) Strong Priority Technology Education (computer science, integration in core classes, digital citizenship) Top Priority Question Title * 6. Student Support and Wellbeing Not a Priority Low Priority Moderate Priority Strong Priority Top Priority Counseling services for mental health Counseling services for mental health Not a Priority Counseling services for mental health Low Priority Counseling services for mental health Moderate Priority Counseling services for mental health Strong Priority Counseling services for mental health Top Priority School climate initiatives (ex. Anti-Bullying) School climate initiatives (ex. Anti-Bullying) Not a Priority School climate initiatives (ex. Anti-Bullying) Low Priority School climate initiatives (ex. Anti-Bullying) Moderate Priority School climate initiatives (ex. Anti-Bullying) Strong Priority School climate initiatives (ex. Anti-Bullying) Top Priority Access to quality school meals Access to quality school meals Not a Priority Access to quality school meals Low Priority Access to quality school meals Moderate Priority Access to quality school meals Strong Priority Access to quality school meals Top Priority Access to basic health related resources Access to basic health related resources Not a Priority Access to basic health related resources Low Priority Access to basic health related resources Moderate Priority Access to basic health related resources Strong Priority Access to basic health related resources Top Priority Equal access to athletic and after school activities Equal access to athletic and after school activities Not a Priority Equal access to athletic and after school activities Low Priority Equal access to athletic and after school activities Moderate Priority Equal access to athletic and after school activities Strong Priority Equal access to athletic and after school activities Top Priority Question Title * 7. Staffing, Facilities & Operations Not a Priority Low Priority Medium Priority High Priority Top Priority Small class sizes - Elementary Small class sizes - Elementary Not a Priority Small class sizes - Elementary Low Priority Small class sizes - Elementary Medium Priority Small class sizes - Elementary High Priority Small class sizes - Elementary Top Priority Small class sizes - Secondary Small class sizes - Secondary Not a Priority Small class sizes - Secondary Low Priority Small class sizes - Secondary Medium Priority Small class sizes - Secondary High Priority Small class sizes - Secondary Top Priority PreKindergarten Program PreKindergarten Program Not a Priority PreKindergarten Program Low Priority PreKindergarten Program Medium Priority PreKindergarten Program High Priority PreKindergarten Program Top Priority Ventures After School Program Ventures After School Program Not a Priority Ventures After School Program Low Priority Ventures After School Program Medium Priority Ventures After School Program High Priority Ventures After School Program Top Priority Technology, devices, and connectivity Technology, devices, and connectivity Not a Priority Technology, devices, and connectivity Low Priority Technology, devices, and connectivity Medium Priority Technology, devices, and connectivity High Priority Technology, devices, and connectivity Top Priority Competitive teacher compensation Competitive teacher compensation Not a Priority Competitive teacher compensation Low Priority Competitive teacher compensation Medium Priority Competitive teacher compensation High Priority Competitive teacher compensation Top Priority Building maintenance Building maintenance Not a Priority Building maintenance Low Priority Building maintenance Medium Priority Building maintenance High Priority Building maintenance Top Priority Safety upgrades Safety upgrades Not a Priority Safety upgrades Low Priority Safety upgrades Medium Priority Safety upgrades High Priority Safety upgrades Top Priority Transportation (busing) Transportation (busing) Not a Priority Transportation (busing) Low Priority Transportation (busing) Medium Priority Transportation (busing) High Priority Transportation (busing) Top Priority Question Title * 8. Future Readiness Not a Priority Low Priority Medium Priority High Priority Top Priority Post-secondary planning and support Post-secondary planning and support Not a Priority Post-secondary planning and support Low Priority Post-secondary planning and support Medium Priority Post-secondary planning and support High Priority Post-secondary planning and support Top Priority Career readiness/workforce partnerships (fisheries, tourism, trades, healthcare) Career readiness/workforce partnerships (fisheries, tourism, trades, healthcare) Not a Priority Career readiness/workforce partnerships (fisheries, tourism, trades, healthcare) Low Priority Career readiness/workforce partnerships (fisheries, tourism, trades, healthcare) Medium Priority Career readiness/workforce partnerships (fisheries, tourism, trades, healthcare) High Priority Career readiness/workforce partnerships (fisheries, tourism, trades, healthcare) Top Priority Financial literacy and life-skills education Financial literacy and life-skills education Not a Priority Financial literacy and life-skills education Low Priority Financial literacy and life-skills education Medium Priority Financial literacy and life-skills education High Priority Financial literacy and life-skills education Top Priority Question Title * 9. What is Sitka's public school system doing well right now? Please offer your (up to) top three. One Two Three Question Title * 10. What is/are the biggest challenge(s) facing Sitka's schools today? Question Title * 11. If we could bring back anything that has been previously cut or unfunded, what would you prioritize? Question Title * 12. Respondent Race/Ethnicity (select ONE) Alaska Native Asian Black/African American Hispanic/Latino Two or more races (including Alaska Native) Two or more races (not including Alaska Native) White Question Title * 13. Primary language spoken in your home English Other (please specify) Question Title * 14. How difficult is it for you and your family to access basic needs? Not at all difficult Somewhat difficult Very difficult Question Title * 15. Which topics should the board consider during future public discussions that may impact the budget. (select any or all) Four-day work week School Calendar Length of the school day School Closure Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. When would you be available to participate in a public hearing regarding district priorities? Select all that apply. Weekday Evening During the work day hours Saturday Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. Do you have any additional comments to share? Done