Sheboygan Area School District Community Survey Results. Spring 2016

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1 Sheboygan Area School District Community Survey Results Spring 2016

2 Survey Summary The community survey was conducted in April/early May of 2016 Residents within the District were mailed a paper survey. Each survey included a unique survey access code for those who preferred to take the survey online. Total responses = 3,243 (1,374 paper) Margin of error for the full sample +/- 1.8%

3 Respondent Information

4 What is your age? 25% 24% 22% 24% 20% 17% 15% 12% 10% 5% 0% 1% and older

5 In which municipality do you reside? 70% 66% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 16% 7% 6% 3% 1% 1% 0%

6 Is this your primary residence in the Sheboygan Area School District? 7% Yes No 93%

7 Are you an employee of the Sheboygan Area School District? 23% 77% Yes No

8 Do you have children attending the Sheboygan Area School District (SASD)? 40% 60% Yes No

9 How do you feel the quality of the Sheboygan Area School District is affecting your home value? 50% 45% 45% 40% 36% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 8% 11% 5% 0% Positive impact Little to no impact Negative impact Do not own a home in the District

10 Communication

11 How would you like to receive information regarding the Sheboygan Area School District? School website District mailings School newsletters Sheboygan Press Facebook Automated phone notification Text Messaging Sheboygan Sun Meetings at school Parent organizations School Board meetings Radio Family Access Twitter Other 2% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 5% 7% 9% 7% 8% 8% 7% 13% 11% 11% 14% 16% 18% 21% 24% 21% 24% 32% 34% 41% 51% 49% 51% 58% 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% Non-Parents (Non-Staff) Parents (Non-Staff)

12 How effective is the District's website in providing timely and meaningful information? 70% 66% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 20% 7% 37% 18% 10% 6% 4% 3% 29% Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent (Non-Staff) 0% Very effective Somewhat effective Not very effective Very ineffective No opinion

13 The Sheboygan Difference

14 Item How well are we doing in each of the Providing a safe and secure learning environment following areas? Great (4), Good (3), Fair (2), Poor (1) Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff) Providing a welcoming environment Providing educational options for students with different learning styles Building pride in our community Providing programming for students who struggle or are at-risk of not graduating Preparing students for life after high school Providing opportunities for community input Keeping the public informed Spending tax dollars wisely

15 Overall, how satisfied are you with the Sheboygan Area School District? (All Respondents) 60% 52% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 20% 9% 4% 15% 0% Very Satisfied Satisfied Not Satisfied Very Unsatisfied No Opinion

16 Financial Background

17 Since the school year, our District has made significant cuts to balance the budget. These reductions of more than $10 million have included: eliminating over 100 positions, including administrators, teachers, and support staff reducing employee benefits reducing school budgets, programs, and field trips closing Washington Elementary cutting the annual building maintenance budget by more than 50% The current capital maintenance budget of $1 million is used to maintain all 20 school sites. However, this budget is not large enough to cover major upgrades such as replacing roofs, windows, and boilers. In 2004, voters supported a referendum to update our schools. At that time, the District made a promise not to consider another referendum for 10 years. We have lived up to our commitment. Today, as a result of careful planning, an increase in state-aid, and the pre-payment on an existing loan, our community could invest up to $29 million to update our facilities, representing only a $4 tax increase over the current level for each $100,000 of a home s value. A Comprehensive Facility Review, conducted by Sheboygan-based Bray Architects, identified the most critical facility needs, which are detailed in the following survey sections. In order to fund these projects, Sheboygan voters would once again need to support a referendum.

18 Given this financial information, what advice would you give the School Board regarding a plan to update our schools? 100% 85% All Residents 80% 60% 64% 71% 50% Staff Residents 40% 20% 0% Pursue a referendum to update the schools 9% 3% 8% 12% Do nothing at this time 27% 12% 21% 38% Not sure/need more information Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

19 Facility Needs

20 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to improve school safety and security? 80% 75% 60% 61% 67% 52% All Residents Staff Residents 40% 20% 19% 21% 19% 24% 11% 14% 5% 18% 1% 4% 3% 6% Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

21 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to update Wilson Elementary? 80% 70% 60% 53% 50% 49% All Residents Staff Residents 40% 20% 25% 23% 21% 21% 19% 19% 7% 24% 5% 6% 6% 2% Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

22 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to update Cleveland and Lincoln-Erdman Elementary schools? 80% 60% 63% 49% 48% 44% All Residents Staff Residents 40% 20% 24% 27% 25% 19% 23% 21% 10% 26% 5% 6% 7% 3% Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

23 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to update and expand the Pigeon River Elementary Campus? 80% 60% All Residents 40% 43% 49% 44% 39% 26% 22% 25% 27% 24% 24% 25% 29% Staff Residents Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 20% 3% 6% 6% 8% Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

24 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to update Sheridan Elementary? 80% 60% 65% All Residents 47% 44% 42% Staff Residents 40% 21% 28% 11% 24% 23% 23% 22% 28% Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 20% 3% 6% 6% 7% Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

25 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to expand special education classrooms at James Madison Elementary? 80% 66% 60% 54% 55% 48% All Residents Staff Residents 40% 20% 23% 24% 23% 21% 18% 16% 8% 24% 3% 5% 5% 7% Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

26 How likely would you be to support a plan that provides funding to address the school district s infrastructure needs? 80% 76% 60% 59% 64% 50% All Residents Staff Residents 40% 20% 22% 22% 17% 24% 11% 19% 14% 5% 5% 3% 2% 7% Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 0% Very likely Somewhat likely Not likely Undecided

27 What is being considered?

28 The School Board believes this a good time to consider addressing the needs identified earlier in the survey. The following investment would be needed for each project: In order to fund these projects, voters would need to support a referendum to issue bonds, which would be paid back over 20 years. Based on the state s funding formula, for every dollar spent, the District will be reimbursed an estimated $0.67, lowering the local tax burden. Therefore, the estimated annual tax increase for the total project is $4 for each $100,000 of a home s value.

29 Would you support a $29 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated annual tax impact of $4 for each $100,000 of a home s value for each of the next 20 years. All Residents Definitely yes 46% Probably yes 25% 71% Yes Undecided 11% Probably no Definitely no 7% 11% 18% No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

30 Would you support a $29 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated annual tax impact of $4 for each $100,000 of a home s value for each of the next 20 years. Staff Residents Definitely yes 61% Probably yes 24% 85% Yes Undecided 9% Probably no Definitely no 2% 4% 6% No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

31 Would you support a $29 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated annual tax impact of $4 for each $100,000 of a home s value for each of the next 20 years. Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 51% Definitely yes Probably yes 26% 77% Yes Undecided 8% Probably no Definitely no 7% 8% 15% No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

32 Would you support a $29 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated annual tax impact of $4 for each $100,000 of a home s value for each of the next 20 years. Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) 37% Definitely yes Probably yes 25% 62% Yes Undecided 13% Probably no Definitely no 9% 16% 25% No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

33 Next Steps June: School Board decides whether or not to pursue a referendum July/August: If the School Board decides to pursue a referendum, ballot resolution language would need to be developed and approved (Last day to approve is August 27 th ) Date of Election: 11/08/2016

34 Thank you!