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2026 Parent Communication Survey
The following survey data is being collected from BPS parents across the District. Its purpose is to provide feedback for the District, principals, and staff regarding communication and climate.
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1.
Which school(s) does your child(ren) attend? Check all that apply.
(Required.)
Anchor Pointe Elementary
Bennington Elementary
Heritage Elementary
Pine Creek Elementary
Stratford Elementary
Bennington Middle School
Bennington South Middle School
Bennington High School
Preschool at Anchor Pointe Elementary
2.
How much information about your child’s school do you receive from each of the following?
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
District Newsletter - The Badger Update
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
School Newsletter
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
Classroom Newsletter
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
Emails from your Child's Teacher
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
District Website
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
School Website
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
Parent Portal (online grades)
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
District Social Media - Facebook or YouTube
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
School Social Media - Facebook or X (Twitter)
A lot of information
A good amount of information
Some information
Very little information
No information
Not applicable/Not aware of this
3.
Thinking about the information that you receive or that is available to you on the following topics, please indicate your rating on the amount of information.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
Information about what your child is learning
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
Opportunities for you, as a parent, to be involved at your child’s school.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
Ways you can support your child academically.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
Extracurricular/clubs/afterschool programs at the school.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
The daily expectations of your child at school.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
Your child’s academic performance.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
Actions taken by the school board.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
The BPS budget.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
BPS bond issue information.
Too much information
Right amount of information
Not enough information
I don't want information on this topic
4.
Please rate how important the following communication sources are to your overall knowledge of your child’s learning experience.
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
Classroom newsletters
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
Emails from your child’s teacher
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
School newsletters
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
School website
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
Classroom social media - Facebook or X (Twitter)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
School social media - Facebook or X (Twitter)
Very Important
Important
Somewhat Important
Not important at all
Not applicable/Do not use or receive
5.
Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
My questions and opinions are valued.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Parents are treated with respect.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Staff at the school cares about my child.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
School policies and procedures are clearly communicated.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I am aware of the school’s procedures to notify parents in case of a school emergency.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
My child enjoys going to school.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
My child feels safe at their school.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I believe my child is learning at their maximum potential.
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neither Agree nor Disagree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
