Stakeholder Survey - CECSD Question Title 1. Are you a: Parent Community member Staff member Both a community and staff member Question Title 2. What are the greatest challenges or issues this school district has to address over the next five years in order to provide a quality education for all students? (Choose only five of your highest priorities from this list.) Providing consistent student programs and services Hiring and retaining quality educators Continuing to meet the yearly progress goals of No Child Left Behind Meeting the increasing health issues of students Maintaining physical facilities as buildings age Meeting the broadening academic and social needs of an increasingly diverse student population Keeping up to date with technology hardware, software, applications, and support Meeting the needs of students with disabilities The growing outside stressors on families that impact parental support and quality of student work and behavior Responding to state and national economic conditions that affect the levels of financial support the district receives Other (please specify) Question Title 3. What are the most important skills and abilities students need to know or be able to do to be prepared for a successful future? (Choose only five of your highest priorities from this list.) A mastery of reading A mastery of mathematics A mastery of science A mastery of social studies A mastery of the communication skills of writing, presenting and listening A mastery of the fine arts The ability to locate information and use it appropriately The ability to use computer technology to extend learning and master subjects Consumer and financial skills Volunteerism and community service The ability to collaborate and work productively with others and resolve conflicts when they arise The ability to organize, prioritize, set goals, and manage time Learn a foreign language The ability to be a creative and critical thinker Other (please specify) Question Title 4. What evidence do you use to evaluate the quality of education in our school district? (Choose only five of your highest priorities from this list.) Amount of community involvement in school and student activities The number of students in each class per teacher (class size) The amount of money allocated for each student (cost per student) How well district students perform in high school (graduation rates and SAT scores) Variety/number of classes and programs offered The number of extracurricular activities (clubs, sports, and so on) that are offered The awards and recognition the district, schools, teachers, or students receive The condition of district buildings Test scores (NYS Tests, Regents Exams, AP or other tests) NYS School Report Cards My child’s report card Comparisons to the results other districts receive Numbers of discipline problems/issues Newspaper articles about school or district achievements and recognition Your perception and satisfaction with district schools Other (please specify) Question Title 5. What should the financial priorities be for our school district during the next five years? (Choose only five of your highest priorities from the list.) Maintain clean, well-repaired, secure buildings Maintain up-to-date technology Provide training and development opportunities to keep staff skilled and competent Wisely invest tax revenues in a quality education Be a good steward of taxpayer money by balancing the budget Maintain and improve current instructional programs Introduce foreign language classrooms in the elementary schools Maintain fine arts programs Maintain low class sizes Keep salaries and benefits competitive in order to attract and retain quality staff Keep libraries / media centers up to date Make sure that students have quality educational books / materials in the classroom and library Other (please specify) Question Title 6. What information or advice would you give the strategic planning team as they make decisions about long term priorities and goals? Done