TSPR San Angelo School District

Appendix B
PARENT SURVEY RESULTS

A. Demographic Data/Survey Questions

B. Narrative Comments

Demographic Data

1. Gender (Optional) Male Female No Answer

20.8% 63.7% 15.5%

2. Ethnicity (Optional) Anglo African American Hispanic Asian Other No Answer

61.3% 0.6% 21.4% 0.0% 4.2% 12.5%

3. How long have you lived in San Angelo ISD? 0-5 years 6-10 years 11 or more No Answer

25.6% 11.9% 61.3% 1.2%

4. What grades levels(s) does your child(ren) attend?

Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten First Second Third

6.5% 5.4% 10.7% 14.9% 10.1%

Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth

14.3% 17.9% 13.7% 14.3% 15.5%

Ninth Tenth Eleventh Twelfth

21.4% 13.1% 14.3% 12.5%

SURVEY QUESTIONS
A. District Organization and Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

1. The school board allows sufficient time for public input at meetings. 4.8% 19.0% 37.5% 25.0% 13.7%

2. School board members listen to the opinions and desires of others. 6.0% 20.8% 28.0% 28.6% 16.7%

3. The superintendent is a respected and effective instructional leader. 9.5% 25.6% 16.1% 16.1% 32.7%

4. The superintendent is a respected and effective business manager. 8.9% 18.5% 16.1% 19.0% 37.5%

B. Educational Service Delivery and Performance Measurement

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

5. The district provides a high quality of services. 9.5% 48.2% 19.7% 20.8% 1.8%

6. Teachers are given an opportunity to suggest programs and materials that they believe are most effective. 8.3% 28.0% 32.7% 26.8% 4.2%

7. The needs of the college-bound student are being met. 7.1% 35.7% 32.1% 20.8% 4.2%

8. The needs of the work-bound student are being met. 6.5% 38.7% 42.9% 11.3% 0.6%

9. The district has effective educational programs for the following:

a) Social Studies (history or geography) 11.9% 66.7% 10.1% 10.7% 0.6%

b) Fine Arts 11.3% 53.6% 11.9% 19.6% 3.6%

c) Physical Education 17.9% 54.8% 10.1% 14.3% 2.4%

d) Business Education 5.4% 30.4% 51.2% 10.1% 3.0%

e) Vocational (Career and Technology) Education 7.1% 30.4% 49.4% 10.7% 2.4%

f) Foreign Language 6.5% 45.8% 28.6% 16.1% 3.0%

10. The district has effective special programs for the following:

a) Library Service 11.3% 50.6% 25.0% 12.5% 0.0%

b) Honors/Gifted and Talented Education 15.5% 47.6% 20.2% 14.9% 1.8%

c) Special Education 10.7% 40.5% 38.7% 7.7% 1.2%

d) Head Start and Even Start programs 11.3% 34.5% 48.2% 5.4% 0.6%

e) Dyslexia program 4.2% 15.5% 67.9% 10.7% 1.8%

f) Student mentoring program 6.0% 29.2% 47.6% 15.5% 1.8%

g) Advanced placement program 7.1% 38.7% 39.9% 11.9% 2.4%

h) Literacy program 6.0% 29.2% 55.4% 8.3% 1.2%

i) Programs for students at risk of dropping out of school 6.0% 29.2% 39.9% 17.3% 7.7%

k) Summer school programs 8.9% 37.5% 35.7% 13.1% 4.8%

l) Alternative education programs 4.8% 32.7% 47.0% 13.7% 1.8%

m) "English as a second language" program 5.4% 26.2% 58.4% 8.9% 1.2%

n) Career counseling program 5.4% 31.5% 41.1% 17.3% 4.2%

o) College counseling program 6.0% 29.8% 42.3% 16.1% 6.0%

p) Counseling the parents of students 6.5% 27.4% 37.5% 20.8% 7.7%

q) Drop out prevention program 4.2% 22.6% 51.2% 14.9% 7.1%

11. Parents are immediately notified if a child is absent from school. 13.1% 32.7% 26.8% 17.3% 10.1%

12. Teacher turnover is low. 6.5% 27.4% 42.9% 17.3% 6.0%

13. Highly qualified teachers fill job openings. 7.1% 26.8% 31.0% 22.0% 13.1%

14. A substitute teacher rarely teaches my child. 4.2% 41.1% 22.6% 25.0% 7.1%

15. Teachers are knowledgeable in the subject areas they teach. 9.5% 56.5% 17.9% 13.1% 3.0%

16. All schools have equal access to educational materials such as computers, television monitors, science labs and art classes. 8.3% 27.4% 14.3% 35.1% 14.9%

17. Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse. 6.5% 35.1% 13.1% 35.1% 10.1%

18. Classrooms are seldom left unattended. 9.5% 46.4% 31.6% 9.5% 3.0%

19. The district provides a high quality education. 10.7% 39.9% 16.1% 27.4% 6.0%

20. The district has a high quality of teachers. 11.3% 50.6% 16.1% 17.3% 4.8%

C. Community Involvement

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

21. The district regularly communicates with parents. 6.0% 36.3% 18.5% 28.6% 10.7%

22. District facilities are open for community use. 6.0% 36.9% 33.3% 20.2% 3.6%

23. Schools have plenty of volunteers to help students and school programs. 6.0% 32.1% 25.6% 28.0% 8.3%

D. Facilities Use and Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

24. Parents, citizens, students, faculty, staff, and the board provide input into facility planning. 5.4% 22.0% 30.4% 31.5% 10.7%

25. Schools are clean. 11.9% 61.9% 13.1% 10.7% 1.8%

26. Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner. 10.1% 49.4% 16.7% 21.4% 2.4%

27. Repairs are made in a timely manner. 10.1% 39.9% 26.8% 20.8% 2.4%

28. The district uses very few portable buildings. 4.8% 23.8% 23.8% 32.7% 14.9%

29. Emergency maintenance is handled expeditiously. 6.5% 34.5% 47.0% 11.3% 0.6%

E. Asset and Risk Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

30. My property tax bill is reasonable for the educational services delivered. 2.4% 32.1% 26.8% 25.6% 13.1%

31. Board members and administrators do a good job explaining the use of tax dollars. 1.8% 14.9% 19.1% 29.8% 34.5%

F. Financial Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

32. Site-based budgeting is used effectively to extend the involvement of principals and teachers. 1.8% 20.2% 44.1% 22.0% 11.9%

33. Campus administrators are well trained in fiscal management techniques. 2.4% 21.4% 53.0% 16.7% 6.5%

34. The district's financial reports are easy to understand and read. 0.6% 10.1% 36.3% 31.5% 21.4%

35. Financial reports are made available to community members when asked. 0.6% 14.3% 42.9% 23.2% 19.0%

G. Purchasing and Warehousing

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

36. Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner. 9.5% 68.5% 10.1% 8.3% 3.6%

37. Textbooks are in good shape. 8.3% 69.0% 7.8% 10.7% 4.2%

38. The school library meets student needs for books and other resources. 10.7% 56.0% 13.7% 16.7% 3.0%

H. Food Services

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

39. My child regularly purchases his/her meal from the cafeteria. 17.3% 41.7% 11.9% 19.6% 9.5%

40. The school breakfast program is available to all children. 20.2% 48.8% 26.8% 2.4% 1.8%

41. The cafeteria's food looks and tastes good. 7.7% 37.5% 22.0% 19.0% 13.7%

42. Food is served warm. 10.1% 48.8% 21.4% 16.1% 3.6%

43. Students have enough time to eat. 7.7% 38.1% 7.2% 31.0% 15.5%

44. Students eat lunch at the appropriate time of day. 9.5% 58.3% 8.3% 17.9% 6.0%

45. Students wait in food lines no longer than 10 minutes. 11.9% 39.9% 23.8% 14.3% 10.1%

46. Discipline and order are maintained in the school cafeteria. 13.1% 55.4% 20.2% 7.1% 4.2%

477. Cafeteria staff is helpful and friendly. 15.5% 57.1% 14.9% 8.9% 3.6%

48. Cafeteria facilities are sanitary and neat. 14.9% 61.3% 16.1% 5.4% 2.4%

I. Transportation

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

49. My child regularly rides the bus. 9.5% 10.7% 39.3% 16.1% 23.8%

50. The bus driver maintains discipline on the bus. 5.4% 11.9% 72.7% 8.9% 1.2%

51. The length of the student's bus ride is reasonable. 4.8% 14.9% 72.7% 6.5% 1.2%

52. The drop-off zone at the school is safe. 7.1% 29.8% 59.0% 1.8% 2.4%

53. The bus stop near my house is safe. 5.4% 26.2% 66.1% 0.6% 1.8%

54. The bus stop is within walking distance from our home. 7.1% 26.2% 65.5% 0.0% 1.2%

55. Buses arrive and depart on time. 7.7% 23.8% 66.1% 1.2% 1.2%

56. Buses arrive early enough for students to eat breakfast at school. 3.6% 11.9% 77.4% 4.2% 3.0%

57. Buses seldom break down. 3.6% 19.6% 75.0% 1.2% 0.6%

58. Buses are clean. 3.6% 22.0% 72.1% 1.8% 0.6%

59. Bus drivers allow students to sit down before taking off. 5.4% 20.8% 70.9% 1.8% 1.2%

60. The district has a simple method to request buses for special events. 3.0% 19.6% 72.1% 4.2% 1.2%

J. Safety and Security

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

61. Students feel safe and secure at school. 7.7% 60.1% 10.1% 16.7% 5.4%

62. School disturbances are infrequent. 7.1% 57.7% 14.9% 17.3% 3.0%

63. Gangs are not a problem in this district. 5.4% 24.4% 19.1% 32.7% 18.5%

64. Drugs are not a problem in this district. 3.6% 16.7% 19.1% 29.8% 31.0%

65. Vandalism is not a problem in this district. 3.6% 18.5% 22.0% 35.1% 20.8%

66. Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers. 6.5% 39.9% 45.8% 6.5% 1.2%

67. Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve. 4.8% 36.3% 47.6% 8.9% 2.4%

68. A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district. 5.4% 52.4% 33.3% 6.0% 3.0%

69. Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct. 6.5% 41.7% 17.3% 22.0% 12.5%

70. Safety hazards do not exist on school grounds. 3.6% 36.3% 30.4% 22.6% 7.1%

K. Computers and Technology

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

71. Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom. 7.7% 43.5% 29.8% 16.1% 3.0%

72. Computers are new enough to be useful to teach students. 11.9% 63.1% 14.3% 8.9% 1.8%

73. The district meets student needs in computer fundamentals. 7.7% 51.8% 19.7% 17.3% 3.6%

74. The district meets student needs in advanced computer skills 4.8% 31.0% 40.5% 17.3% 6.5%

75. Students have easy access to the internet. 4.8% 43.5% 32.2% 14.9% 4.8%

What grades levels(s) does your child(ren) attend?
Pre-Kindergarten	Kindergarten	First	Second	Third
6.5%	5.4%	10.7%	14.9%	10.1%
Fourth	Fifth	Sixth	Seventh	Eighth
14.3%	17.9%	13.7%	14.3%	15.5%
Ninth	Tenth	Eleventh	Twelfth
21.4%	13.1%	14.3%	12.5%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
1.	The school board allows sufficient time for public input at meetings.	4.8%	19.0%	37.5%	25.0%	13.7%
2.	School board members listen to the opinions and desires of others.	6.0%	20.8%	28.0%	28.6%	16.7%
3.	The superintendent is a respected and effective instructional leader.	9.5%	25.6%	16.1%	16.1%	32.7%
4.	The superintendent is a respected and effective business manager.	8.9%	18.5%	16.1%	19.0%	37.5%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
5.	The district provides a high quality of services.	9.5%	48.2%	19.7%	20.8%	1.8%
6.	Teachers are given an opportunity to suggest programs and materials that they believe are most effective.	8.3%	28.0%	32.7%	26.8%	4.2%
7.	The needs of the college-bound student are being met.	7.1%	35.7%	32.1%	20.8%	4.2%
8.	The needs of the work-bound student are being met.	6.5%	38.7%	42.9%	11.3%	0.6%
9.	The district has effective educational programs for the following:
	a) Social Studies (history or geography)	11.9%	66.7%	10.1%	10.7%	0.6%
	b) Fine Arts	11.3%	53.6%	11.9%	19.6%	3.6%
	c) Physical Education	17.9%	54.8%	10.1%	14.3%	2.4%
	d) Business Education	5.4%	30.4%	51.2%	10.1%	3.0%
	e) Vocational (Career and Technology) Education	7.1%	30.4%	49.4%	10.7%	2.4%
	f) Foreign Language	6.5%	45.8%	28.6%	16.1%	3.0%
10.	The district has effective special programs for the following:
	a) Library Service	11.3%	50.6%	25.0%	12.5%	0.0%
	b) Honors/Gifted and Talented Education	15.5%	47.6%	20.2%	14.9%	1.8%
	c) Special Education	10.7%	40.5%	38.7%	7.7%	1.2%
	d) Head Start and Even Start programs	11.3%	34.5%	48.2%	5.4%	0.6%
	e) Dyslexia program	4.2%	15.5%	67.9%	10.7%	1.8%
	f) Student mentoring program	6.0%	29.2%	47.6%	15.5%	1.8%
	g) Advanced placement program	7.1%	38.7%	39.9%	11.9%	2.4%
	h) Literacy program	6.0%	29.2%	55.4%	8.3%	1.2%
	i) Programs for students at risk of dropping out of school	6.0%	29.2%	39.9%	17.3%	7.7%
	k) Summer school programs	8.9%	37.5%	35.7%	13.1%	4.8%
	l) Alternative education programs	4.8%	32.7%	47.0%	13.7%	1.8%
	m) "English as a second language" program	5.4%	26.2%	58.4%	8.9%	1.2%
	n) Career counseling program	5.4%	31.5%	41.1%	17.3%	4.2%
	o) College counseling program	6.0%	29.8%	42.3%	16.1%	6.0%
	p) Counseling the parents of students	6.5%	27.4%	37.5%	20.8%	7.7%
	q) Drop out prevention program	4.2%	22.6%	51.2%	14.9%	7.1%
11.	Parents are immediately notified if a child is absent from school.	13.1%	32.7%	26.8%	17.3%	10.1%
12.	Teacher turnover is low.	6.5%	27.4%	42.9%	17.3%	6.0%
13.	Highly qualified teachers fill job openings.	7.1%	26.8%	31.0%	22.0%	13.1%
14.	A substitute teacher rarely teaches my child.	4.2%	41.1%	22.6%	25.0%	7.1%
15.	Teachers are knowledgeable in the subject areas they teach.	9.5%	56.5%	17.9%	13.1%	3.0%
16.	All schools have equal access to educational materials such as computers, television monitors, science labs and art classes.	8.3%	27.4%	14.3%	35.1%	14.9%
17.	Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse.	6.5%	35.1%	13.1%	35.1%	10.1%
18.	Classrooms are seldom left unattended.	9.5%	46.4%	31.6%	9.5%	3.0%
19.	The district provides a high quality education.	10.7%	39.9%	16.1%	27.4%	6.0%
20.	The district has a high quality of teachers.	11.3%	50.6%	16.1%	17.3%	4.8%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
21.	The district regularly communicates with parents.	6.0%	36.3%	18.5%	28.6%	10.7%
22.	District facilities are open for community use.	6.0%	36.9%	33.3%	20.2%	3.6%
23.	Schools have plenty of volunteers to help students and school programs.	6.0%	32.1%	25.6%	28.0%	8.3%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
24.	Parents, citizens, students, faculty, staff, and the board provide input into facility planning.	5.4%	22.0%	30.4%	31.5%	10.7%
25.	Schools are clean.	11.9%	61.9%	13.1%	10.7%	1.8%
26.	Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner.	10.1%	49.4%	16.7%	21.4%	2.4%
27.	Repairs are made in a timely manner.	10.1%	39.9%	26.8%	20.8%	2.4%
28.	The district uses very few portable buildings.	4.8%	23.8%	23.8%	32.7%	14.9%
29.	Emergency maintenance is handled expeditiously.	6.5%	34.5%	47.0%	11.3%	0.6%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
30.	My property tax bill is reasonable for the educational services delivered.	2.4%	32.1%	26.8%	25.6%	13.1%
31.	Board members and administrators do a good job explaining the use of tax dollars.	1.8%	14.9%	19.1%	29.8%	34.5%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
32.	Site-based budgeting is used effectively to extend the involvement of principals and teachers.	1.8%	20.2%	44.1%	22.0%	11.9%
33.	Campus administrators are well trained in fiscal management techniques.	2.4%	21.4%	53.0%	16.7%	6.5%
34.	The district's financial reports are easy to understand and read.	0.6%	10.1%	36.3%	31.5%	21.4%
35.	Financial reports are made available to community members when asked.	0.6%	14.3%	42.9%	23.2%	19.0%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
36.	Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner.	9.5%	68.5%	10.1%	8.3%	3.6%
37.	Textbooks are in good shape.	8.3%	69.0%	7.8%	10.7%	4.2%
38.	The school library meets student needs for books and other resources.	10.7%	56.0%	13.7%	16.7%	3.0%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
39.	My child regularly purchases his/her meal from the cafeteria.	17.3%	41.7%	11.9%	19.6%	9.5%
40.	The school breakfast program is available to all children.	20.2%	48.8%	26.8%	2.4%	1.8%
41.	The cafeteria's food looks and tastes good.	7.7%	37.5%	22.0%	19.0%	13.7%
42.	Food is served warm.	10.1%	48.8%	21.4%	16.1%	3.6%
43.	Students have enough time to eat.	7.7%	38.1%	7.2%	31.0%	15.5%
44.	Students eat lunch at the appropriate time of day.	9.5%	58.3%	8.3%	17.9%	6.0%
45.	Students wait in food lines no longer than 10 minutes.	11.9%	39.9%	23.8%	14.3%	10.1%
46.	Discipline and order are maintained in the school cafeteria.	13.1%	55.4%	20.2%	7.1%	4.2%
477.	Cafeteria staff is helpful and friendly.	15.5%	57.1%	14.9%	8.9%	3.6%
48.	Cafeteria facilities are sanitary and neat.	14.9%	61.3%	16.1%	5.4%	2.4%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
49.	My child regularly rides the bus.	9.5%	10.7%	39.3%	16.1%	23.8%
50.	The bus driver maintains discipline on the bus.	5.4%	11.9%	72.7%	8.9%	1.2%
51.	The length of the student's bus ride is reasonable.	4.8%	14.9%	72.7%	6.5%	1.2%
52.	The drop-off zone at the school is safe.	7.1%	29.8%	59.0%	1.8%	2.4%
53.	The bus stop near my house is safe.	5.4%	26.2%	66.1%	0.6%	1.8%
54.	The bus stop is within walking distance from our home.	7.1%	26.2%	65.5%	0.0%	1.2%
55.	Buses arrive and depart on time.	7.7%	23.8%	66.1%	1.2%	1.2%
56.	Buses arrive early enough for students to eat breakfast at school.	3.6%	11.9%	77.4%	4.2%	3.0%
57.	Buses seldom break down.	3.6%	19.6%	75.0%	1.2%	0.6%
58.	Buses are clean.	3.6%	22.0%	72.1%	1.8%	0.6%
59.	Bus drivers allow students to sit down before taking off.	5.4%	20.8%	70.9%	1.8%	1.2%
60.	The district has a simple method to request buses for special events.	3.0%	19.6%	72.1%	4.2%	1.2%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
61.	Students feel safe and secure at school.	7.7%	60.1%	10.1%	16.7%	5.4%
62.	School disturbances are infrequent.	7.1%	57.7%	14.9%	17.3%	3.0%
63.	Gangs are not a problem in this district.	5.4%	24.4%	19.1%	32.7%	18.5%
64.	Drugs are not a problem in this district.	3.6%	16.7%	19.1%	29.8%	31.0%
65.	Vandalism is not a problem in this district.	3.6%	18.5%	22.0%	35.1%	20.8%
66.	Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers.	6.5%	39.9%	45.8%	6.5%	1.2%
67.	Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve.	4.8%	36.3%	47.6%	8.9%	2.4%
68.	A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district.	5.4%	52.4%	33.3%	6.0%	3.0%
69.	Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct.	6.5%	41.7%	17.3%	22.0%	12.5%
70.	Safety hazards do not exist on school grounds.	3.6%	36.3%	30.4%	22.6%	7.1%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
71.	Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom.	7.7%	43.5%	29.8%	16.1%	3.0%
72.	Computers are new enough to be useful to teach students.	11.9%	63.1%	14.3%	8.9%	1.8%
73.	The district meets student needs in computer fundamentals.	7.7%	51.8%	19.7%	17.3%	3.6%
74.	The district meets student needs in advanced computer skills	4.8%	31.0%	40.5%	17.3%	6.5%
75.	Students have easy access to the internet.	4.8%	43.5%	32.2%	14.9%	4.8%