WMU Elementary Walking School Bus Post Survey 2014

Dear Parent or Caregiver,

Please take a few minutes to complete this survey about WMU's Walking School Bus program. Please only complete this survey if your child/children participated in the program or you volunteered for the program. We value your thoughts and suggestions, and will use this information to improve next Falls Walking School Bus program. Keep in mind that your responses will be kept confidential and neither your name nor your child's name is required.

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* 1. Did your child/children participate in the Walking School Bus?

Yes, every Wednesday

Most often

Not able to participate

I did not allow my child/children to participate

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Were you a volunteer "Bus Driver" for the Walking School Bus?

Yes

Yes, please sign me up again as volunteer for next Fall (my contact information is listed below)

No, but I would like to sign up for next Falls Walking School Bus program (my contact information is listed below)

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which grade(s) do(es) your child(ren) represent?

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* 4. How far does your child/children live from the school?

Less than 1/4 mile

1/4 mile up to 1/2 mile

1/2 mile up to 1 mile

1 mile up to 2 miles

More than 2 miles

Don't know

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* 5. Which of the following issues affected your decision to allow, or not allow, your child/children to participate in the Walking School Bus program? (Select all that apply)

Distance of the route

Route not close enough to our home

Convenience of driving

Time

Child's before or after school activities

The adult volunteer

Not enough adults walking with the children

Safety (traffic etc...)

Weather or climate

No sidewalks

Safety of intersections

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Has your child/children enjoyed participating in the Walking School Bus program?

Yes

Most often

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Do you believe having your child/children participate (or has your child/children reported that participating) in the Walking School Bus program made any of the following impacts (please select all that apply)?

Happier

Better behavior at school

Better performance in school

My child enjoyed feeling like part of a group

Made new friends

Learned about pedestrian safety

Learned about the benefits of walking

Learned how to identify safe routes to school

Other (please specify)

WMU Elementary Walking School Bus Post Survey 2014

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* 1. Did your child/children participate in the Walking School Bus?

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* 2. Were you a volunteer "Bus Driver" for the Walking School Bus?

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* 3. Which grade(s) do(es) your child(ren) represent?

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* 4. How far does your child/children live from the school?

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* 5. Which of the following issues affected your decision to allow, or not allow, your child/children to participate in the Walking School Bus program? (Select all that apply)

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* 6. Has your child/children enjoyed participating in the Walking School Bus program?

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* 7. Do you believe having your child/children participate (or has your child/children reported that participating) in the Walking School Bus program made any of the following impacts (please select all that apply)?

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* 8. Volunteer "Bus Drivers" please list any of the benefits you witnessed or comments you overheard the children make along the route.

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* 9. What suggestions do you have for improving the Walking School Bus (volunteers what can we do to assist you next Fall)?

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Thank you for your participation!