October 28, 2011

District 15 to survey parents on school satisfaction

In November, parents of District 15 will have an opportunity to provide their child’s school with feedback on their satisfaction. The purpose of the survey is to gather the perceptions of the parent community so that the school’s improvement efforts can incorporate the thoughts and desires of the parents. The questions focus on school climate and culture, communication, the learning environment, the quality of education, and the curriculum their child receives. The results of the survey, as well as the school’s action plan on how to address any opportunities for improvement identified from the data, will be shared with the parent community. Please note that comments that target individuals in a disrespectful, hurtful, or otherwise inappropriate fashion will be removed from the results.

The online survey will consist of approximately 40 questions and is estimated to take about 10 minutes to complete. The survey will be available in both English and Spanish, and parents will be able to request paper copies of the survey from their school’s office. The survey will open on Wednesday, November 9, and will remain open through the end of parent-teacher conferences, closing on Sunday, November 27. While parents will be able to access the survey through a link on the website as well as through the link below, each school will have computers set up during conferences and will be encouraging parents to participate during their visit. Parents that prefer a paper copy of the survey are encouraged to ask for one at their school’s office.

The District and building administrators are excited about the opportunity to hear from you. We have long held the belief that feedback is our friend. After all, constructive feedback is the cornerstone of our improvement efforts. Your participation is encouraged and appreciated.

Please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G6HVKYR sometime between Wednesday, November 9, and Sunday, November 27, to complete the survey.