North Ridgeville City School District - May 2023 Post-Election Community Survey

The North Ridgeville City School District is seeking your anonymous input, after the narrow defeat of the May 2023 bond issue. To better understand our stakeholders feedback, we want to hear from you. Please complete the following brief survey to provide valuable input for our school district. Together, we can identify the best course of action for the future of the students and our community.

Thank you for your time and participation.

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* 1. Please tell us your current affiliation with the North Ridgeville City School District. Select all that apply.

I am a registered voter in the district.

I am an alumni of the North Ridgeville City Schools.

I am a parent of children currently attending school within the district.

I am an employee of the district.

I am a resident in the district.

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* 2. Which age bracket do you belong

Current student

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 or older

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* 3. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

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* 4. Did you vote for or against the May 2023 school bond issue?

I voted for the bond issue.

I voted against the bond issue.

I didn't vote in the May 2023 election.

I prefer not to answer.

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* 5. What information do you think would have been helpful to make a more informed decision on Issue 5?

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* 6. What were the primary reason(s) you feel the school bond issue (Issue 5) failed? Select all that apply.

Increased cost to taxpayers and residents

Inflation and world conditions

Lack of information on the plan

The current facilities are adequate

Overall dissatisfaction with the school district

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you feel that the current high school is sufficient to serve the students in the North Ridgeville community?

Yes

Unsure

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* 8. Do you feel that the current elementary school is sufficient to serve the students in the North Ridgeville community?

Yes

Unsure

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* 9. Generally speaking, were you aware that the State of Ohio was offering funding towards the building project if the community acted on Issue 5?

Aware

Unaware

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* 10. Generally speaking, would you be willing to support a bond issue if it only replaced the district's high school?

Support

Oppose

Unsure

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* 11. Generally speaking, would you be willing to support a bond issue if it only replaced the district's elementary school?

Support

Oppose

Unsure

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* 12. It has been 10 years since the passage of the bond issue that was used to construct the Academic Center. Would you be more likely to support a bond issue that addresses the high school now, then the elementary school in the future?

I would support an issue that addressed the high school now, with an elementary school in the future.

I would support an issue that addressed Liberty elementary now, with the high school in the future.

I would prefer to address both issues now, instead of attempting to split up the plan.

I will not support addressing either.

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* 13. With the defeat of Issue 5, and ongoing safety, security and space issues in district facilities, various cuts and changes need to be made to programming. Are you aware of these changes and how they could potentially impact you?

I am aware of changes and cuts that need to be made in the school district as a result of the failure of Issue 5.

I am unaware of any changes and cuts that need to be made in the school district as a result of the failure of Issue 5.

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* 14. Compared to the school buildings in other neighboring school districts in Lorain County, would you generally say that the North Ridgeville City School District buildings are better, about the same or not as good?

Better

Same

Not as Good

Unsure

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* 15. As decisions are being made about the future of the school district buildings, which of the following should be the most important factor used to decide what will be done?

The most efficient way to deliver the best education possible

The lowest cost possible to taxpayers and residents

The best possible long range plan for the community and school system

School security and safety

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Considering the narrow failure of Issue 5, which was aimed at solving the safety and space needs of the school district, is there anything you would like to share about how future issues should be addressed?