Alden-Conger Strategic Plan: Community Question Title * 1. Is there one thing that sets Alden-Conger Public Schools apart from other districts? Strong Academics Strong Teachers Curriculum Choices Low Class Sizes Varied Activities High Taxes Poor Funding Small School Question Title * 2. How would you rate the quality of education provided by Alden-Conger Public School? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't Know Question Title * 3. Overall, do you think that Alden-Conger Public School meets the learning needs of all students, most students, only some students or very few students? All students Most students Only some students Very few students Don't know Question Title * 4. Compared to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, how would you rate the overall quality of education provided by Alden-Conger Public School? Much better Somewhat better About the same Somewhat worse Much worse Don't know Question Title * 5. Compared to neighboring school districts, how would you rate the overall quality of education provided by Alden-Conger Public School? Much better Somewhat better About the same Somewhat worse Much worse Don't know Question Title * 6. During the last couple of years, the Alden-Conger Public School Administration and School Board have spent tax money effectively and efficiently. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Question Title * 7. Alden-Conger Public School Administration and School Board do a good job of involving community leaders, parents, and community members in decisions about the school. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Question Title * 8. I trust the Alden-Conger Public School Administration and School Board to do what is right for children in the district. Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don’t Know Question Title * 9. How would you rate the financial management of the district? Excellent Good Fair Poor Don't Know Question Title * 10. Compared to neighboring districts, do you think that school taxes in our district are very high, somewhat high, average, somewhat low, or very low? Very high Somewhat high Average Somewhat low Very low Question Title * 11. How informed do you feel about decisions made by the School Board and Administration? Very informed Somewhat informed Not too informed Not at all informed Don't know Question Title * 12. What do you consider to be the most credible sources of information about the district? District Website Alden Advance Word of Mouth District Employees Social Meda/Facebook E-Mails from the School Question Title * 13. What is the most effective way for you to receive information about the district? Mailed newsletter E-Newsletter E-Mail School District Website Alden Advance Social Media Question Title * 14. Are you satisfied with the amount of information you receive from the district? Yes No/Too little information shared No/Too much information shared Don't know Question Title * 15. How important do you think it is that students have access to technology in the classroom and at home? Extremely important Very important Somewhat important Not so important Not at all important Question Title * 16. Would you support the district exploring ways to increase funding that would result in updated technology use in the classroom? Yes No Question Title * 17. Of the following, please select the top four statements you believe should be a priority for the district: Teachers who care about their student’s academic and personal success Prioritize building maintenance and improvement projects that enhance safety, accessibility, and energy efficiency Service learning opportunities, where students learn about and give back the the community Career and technical education programs to prepare students for jobs in the trades A viable, relevant curriculum that supports modern instruction practices Adopt a budget strategy that balances fiscal responsibility with the need for resources to support both academic programs and extracurricular activities Invest in professional development for educators and staff to enhance instructional quality. Opportunities for students who are not planning on attending college A strong emphasis on academic achievement Question Title * 18. Select the five values you want students who graduate from Alden-Conger Public School to have instilled upon graduation: Respect Responsibility Community Compassion Communication Integrity Pride Kindness Leadership Generosity Excellence Done