Beaver Dam Unified School District Community Survey Results. Spring 2016

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1 Beaver Dam Unified School District Community Survey Results Spring 2016

2 Survey Summary The community survey was conducted in May 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 = 1,855 (512 paper) Response rate = 18% Margin of error for the full sample +/- 2.3%

3 Respondent Information

4 What is your age? 45% 44% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 19% 25% 15% 10% 10% 5% 0% 2% and over

5 Do you live in the Beaver Dam Unified School District? 7% Yes No 93%

6 Are you an employee of the Beaver Dam Unified School District? 21% 79% Yes No

7 Do you currently have child(ren) attending the District? 42% 58% Yes No

8 If you have school-aged children, what 44% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% school(s) do they attend? 34% 18% 10% 8% 7% 7% 4% 4% 3% 1% 1% 1% 0.49% 0.12%

9 In which city or township do you reside? 70% 60% 61% 50% 40% 30% 20% 21% 10% 5% 5% 3% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0.33% 0%

10 How often have you attended an event in our school district in the past year? 45% 44% 40% 37% 38% 38% 35% 30% Parents (Non-Staff) 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 4% 20% 9% 10% Non-Parents (Non-Staff) 0% More than 10

11 How would you like to receive school/district information? School and District websites District mailings School newsletters Text Messaging Facebook Automated phone notification Beaver Dam Daily Citizen WBEV/WXRO Radio Meetings at school Twitter Cable Channel Board of Education meetings 11% 3% 11% 5% 4% 10% 3% 6% 6% 3% 4% 2% 20% 24% 30% 29% 26% 26% 21% 50% 46% 43% 43% 49% 67% 79% Non-Parents (Non-Staff) Parents (Non-Staff) 0% 20% 40% 60% 80%

12 The Beaver Dam Difference

13 How well are we doing in each of the following areas? Great (4), Good (3), Fair (2), Poor (1) Spending tax dollars wisely Item All Residents Staff Residents Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Delivering a high-quality educational experience Keeping the public informed Preparing students for life after high school Providing a welcoming environment Providing opportunities for community input Building pride in our community

14 Overall, how satisfied are you with the Beaver Dam Unified School District? (All Respondents) 60% 56% 50% 40% 30% 21% 20% 10% 9% 3% 11% 0% Very Satisfied Satisfied Not Satisfied Very Unsatisfied No Opinion

15 Facility Planning Background

16 The comprehensive facility study completed in 2011 by Plunkett Raysich Architects identified critical facility needs throughout the District. To date, the District has completed $10 million of the priority 1 projects, including: Upgraded the District-wide technology infrastructure Added 6 classrooms onto Prairie View Elementary Replaced roof sections Repaired parking lots Remodeled the high school science-wing (as seen below left) Upgraded heating, cooling and electrical systems at our middle school (as seen below right) It has been over 20 years since the community made an investment in our schools through a referendum. While the District continues to work hard and make cuts in order to balance its operating budget, we cannot fund the remaining projects without district taxpayers supporting a referendum.

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18 What advice would you give the Board of Education? 87% 90% 78% 80% 73% All Residents 70% 65% 60% 50% 40% Staff Residents 30% 20% 10% 0% Pursue a referendum to fund the remaining projects 10% 17% 13% 14% 6% 8% 7% Do nothing at this time 22% Not sure/no opinion Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff)

19 What might be included in the referendum?

20 How likely would you be to support a plan to Very likely (3), Somewhat likely (2), Not likely (1) Item All Residents Non-Parent/Non- Staff Residents improve school safety and security at all schools ($2.2 million) address high school infrastructure/accessibility needs ($6.2 million) renovate the high school career and technical education and manufacturing classroom areas ($15.9 million) renovate the high school general education and music classrooms ($13.9 million) renovate the cafeteria and kitchen area ($4.9 million) expand/remodel the high school gym space, locker room areas and add outdoor restrooms ($5.8 million)

21 Comprehensive Plan

22 The image below is a conceptual plan of the proposed high school projects. The proposed comprehensive plan would include all of the high school projects identified in this survey as well as the District-wide safety and security updates. The total cost of the comprehensive plan is $48.9 million.

23 Would you support a $48.9 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated mill rate increase $1.68 for each $1,000 of assessed property value ($168 for each $100,000 of assessed property value) for the duration of the 20 year bond. All Residents Definitely yes 41% Probably yes 27% 68% Yes Undecided 14% Probably no Definitely no 8% 10% 18% No 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

24 Would you support a $48.9 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated mill rate increase $1.68 for each $1,000 of assessed property value ($168 for each $100,000 of assessed property value) for the duration of the 20 year bond. Staff Residents Definitely yes 64% Probably yes 23% 87% Yes Undecided 8% Probably no Definitely no 1% 4% 5% No 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

25 Would you support a $48.9 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated mill rate increase $1.68 for each $1,000 of assessed property value ($168 for each $100,000 of assessed property value) for the duration of the 20 year bond. Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Definitely yes 45% Probably yes 30% 75% Yes Undecided 12% Probably no Definitely no 6% 7% 13% No 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

26 Would you support a $48.9 million referendum for the comprehensive plan? Representing an estimated mill rate increase $1.68 for each $1,000 of assessed property value ($168 for each $100,000 of assessed property value) for the duration of the 20 year bond. Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff) Definitely yes 30% Probably yes 27% 57% Yes Undecided 16% Probably no Definitely no 11% 16% 27% No 0% 15% 30% 45% 60% 75%

27 Thank you!