Oakfield School District Community Survey Results. Fall 2018

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1 Oakfield School District Community Survey Results Fall 2018

2 Survey Summary The survey was conducted in late November/early December of 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 = 400 (219 paper) Participation rate = 32% Margin of error = +/- 5.0%

3 Respondent Information

4 What is your age? 30% 27% 25% 20% 24% 20% 16% 15% 11% 10% 5% 2% 0% and older

5 Do you live in the District? 13% Yes No 87%

6 In which municipality do you reside? Village of Oakfield 36% Town of Lamartine 22% Town of Oakfield 16% Town of Byron 13% Do not live in the District 9% Town of Fond du Lac 2% Town of Lomira 1% Town of Leroy 0.30% 0.00% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00%

7 Are you an employee of the District? 15% 85% Yes (n=62) No (n=338)

8 Do you have children attending school in the District? 39% 61% Yes (n=154) No (n=244)

9 Please mark ALL other relationships you have with the District: Parent/guardian of an Oakfield graduate(s) 54% Graduate of Oakfield Schools 48% Grandparent/relative of an Oakfield student(s) 38% Parent/guardian of child not yet school age 14% Volunteer at Oakfield Schools 14% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%

10 I rely on the following sources for School/District information: 21% 77% District mailings 61% 85% District website 17% 40% Facebook Text message Attend School Board meetings Attend meetings Twitter 10% 5% 3% 9% 4% 8% 0% 3% 34% 32% Non-Parents (Non-Staff) Parents (Non-Staff) Fond du Lac Reporter 3% 16% TV/Cable 3% 2% Other 2% 2% Booster Clubs 1% 0% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% 10

11 Financial Background

12 Over the past year, the District has worked hard to be better stewards of the taxpayers dollars. As a result, the School District of Oakfield s tax mill rate, which is used to calculate property taxes, declined by $1.21.

13 Funding to Support Operations

14 In 2014, our community generously supported the District with a six-year operating referendum. The referendum provided $1.2 million that allowed the District to maintain the quality services and programs our community has come to expect. In addition, these funds were utilized to complete the following projects: Renovated the instructional media center (library) Replaced flooring in the hallways and cafeterias Added carpeting in classrooms at both schools Replaced middle/high school lockers Replaced gym flooring and bleachers Repaired middle/high school windows and roof sections Converted two classrooms into a modern science lab Replaced the middle/high school fire alarm system Resurfaced parking lots Added handicap accessible entrance doors Increased access to technology for all students Next year, the funding from the 2014 referendum will end. In order to maintain current programs and services, voters will need to renew an operational referendum. However, due to careful planning, improved operating efficiencies and increased student enrollment, the funding needed will be lower than in previous years.

15 Would you support renewing the operational referendum for $1.1 million for each of the next five years? Representing a projected tax mill rate lower than the rate of $ All Residents Definitely yes 40% 63% Yes Probably yes 23% Undecided 17% Probably no Definitely no 7% 13% 20% No 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

16 Would you support renewing the operational referendum for $1.1 million for each of the next five years? Representing a projected tax mill rate lower than the rate of $ Staff Residents Definitely yes 90% 93% Yes Probably yes 3% Undecided 7% Probably no Definitely no 0% 0% 0% No 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

17 Would you support renewing the operational referendum for $1.1 million for each of the next five years? Representing a projected tax mill rate lower than the rate of $ Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Definitely yes 50% 74% Yes Probably yes 24% Undecided 14% Probably no Definitely no 5% 7% 12% No 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

18 Would you support renewing the operational referendum for $1.1 million for each of the next five years? Representing a projected tax mill rate lower than the rate of $ Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Definitely yes Probably yes 27% 25% 52% Yes Undecided 21% Probably no Definitely no 9% 18% 27% No 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

19 Funding Cuts

20 Should the District consider the following to save money? Yes (10), No (1) Item All Residents Staff Residents Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Should salaries be frozen to save money? Should the District postpone curriculum updates to save money? Should the District reduce the number of athletic/activity offerings? Should class sizes be increased to save money? Should the District delay implementing the technology plan to save money? Should elective course offerings be reduced or eliminated to save money?

21 Overall Satisfaction (All Respondents)

22 The School District of Oakfield s mission is to educate and inspire each student to think, to love learning, to pursue excellence and to succeed in work and life in the 21st century. It is our goal to have all our students prepared to think, learn, work, solve problems, communicate, collaborate and contribute effectively throughout their lives. How has the District done accomplishing this mission? 100% 80% 60% 40% 33% 46% 39% % 18% 19% 11% 4% 6% 13% 11% 0% Great Good Fair Poor Don't know

23 Overall, how satisfied are you with the communications that come from the District? 100% 80% 60% 57% 52% % 20% 26% 12% 8% 18% 2% 12% 6% 7% % Very satisfied Satisfied Not satisfied Very unsatisfied No opinion

24 Overall, how satisfied are you with the School District of Oakfield? 100% 80% 60% 40% 39% 50% 42% % 20% 13% 8% 2% 5% 9% 9% 0% Very satisfied Satisfied Not satisfied Very unsatisfied No opinion

25 Thank you!