JCPS School Based Classified - Staff Survey 2009-2010

	Please take a few moments to complete this important survey. Your participation in this survey is confidential. No individual can or will be identified. Results obtained from this survey will be reported as group data only. We will use your responses to help shape JCPS policy, administration, and practice. You MUST answer all questions to complete this survey. If there are questions in Section A you prefer not to answer, please select Prefer Not to Answer. If you experience technical difficulty, please contact Jimmy Genslinger. For questions concerning survey content, please contact Marco Munoz.

	(A)Background Characteristics

1.	Your gender
	Male Female Prefer Not to Answer

2.	Your ethnicity
	African American Latino White Other Prefer Not to Answer

3.	Assignment
	School Office Prefer Not to Answer

4.	Level

5.	Years employed by JCPS
	0-5 6-10 11-19 20+ Prefer Not to Answer

6.	Your job

7.	Your Age Group
	Under 30 30-55 56+ Prefer Not to Answer

8.	Location... Please select your correct location!

	(B) Students

9.	Teachers at my school respect students' opinions and encourage them to express them during class.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

10.	Students at my school feel free to express their opinions in class even when their opinions are different from those of most other students.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

11.	Students at my school feel free to disagree openly with their teachers about political and social issues.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

12.	I feel the teachers at my school really care about their students.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

13.	I believe students at my school can talk with their counselor or dean.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

14.	My school provides a caring and supportive environment for students.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

15.	The students at my school participate on sports teams sponsored by the school.
	Yes No

16.	The students at my school participate in clubs or activities (besides sports) sponsored by the school.
	Yes No

17.	The students at my school participate in sports sponsored by community organizations.
	Yes No

18.	The students at my school participate in clubs or activities (besides sports) sponsored by community organizations.
	Yes No

	(c) School Operation

19.	The superintendent and central office administrators provide effective leadership in support of schools.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

20.	JCPS manages funding in an efficient and responsible manner.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

21.	My supervisor provides effective leadership.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

22.	My work place is effectively implementing a plan to close the achievement gap.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

23.	I have opportunities to participate in community services that support children.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

24.	Site-Based Decision Making has helped to improve my school.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

25.	My school provides academically challenging curricula.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

26.	Teachers at my school assign meaningful homework on a regular basis.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

27.	Teachers at my school provide effective instruction.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

28.	My school is highly involved in continuously improving instructional methods.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

29.	At my school, teachers provide individual attention to help the students learn better.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

30.	At my school, the teachers talk to the students about their school progress.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

31.	At my school, teachers provide regular communication to parents/guardians on student's progress.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

32.	My colleagues work together effectively.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

33.	My work place continuously improves services to schools.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

34.	My work place provides effective customer service.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

35.	My work place provides regular communication to customers.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

36.	Courses taught at my school require students to participate in formal discussion (i.e., students gather, present, and discuss information on a specific topic).
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

37.	I specifically teach discussion skills in some of my courses/classes.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

38.	My school is requiring students to do more challenging reading than in previous years.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

39.	At my school, students develop confidence in applying mathematical strategies to real-life situations outside of school.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

40.	My school provides learning activities that help students become better writers.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

41.	At my school, students regularly engage in active investigations and experimentation in science classes.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

42.	At my school, the staff provides learning activities in a way that enhances student learning.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

43.	At my school, teachers effectively align their lessons with common district assessments each grading period.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

44.	My school implements a system to regularly track student proficiency throughout the year.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

45.	My school implements an effective system of regularly analyzing student work.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

46.	My district performs well on the KCCT tests.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

47.	My school's classrooms have reasonable numbers of students.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

48.	Textbooks and other school materials are of high quality.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

49.	My school is equipped with up-to-date computers and other technology.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

50.	A broad range of guidance and support services is available at my work place.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

51.	I enjoy the meals served at my school.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

52.	My work place is clean.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

53.	At my school, I feel verbal bullying is not a problem.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

54.	At my school, I feel physical bullying is not a problem.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

55.	At my school, I feel internet bullying is not a problem.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

56.	Safety concerns, when reported, are handled in a timely manner.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

57.	I believe JCPS staff will intervene in any unsafe situation that they observe.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

58.	I would report any unsafe situation I observe.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

	(D) Employee

59.	I like the staff at work.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

60.	My group of colleagues at school is well thought of by other faculty and staff.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

61.	I feel like I am part of the JCPS community.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

62.	I feel safe on my way to and from work.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

63.	I feel safe outside my work place before and after work.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

64.	I feel safe and secure at my work place.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

65.	My professional development is connected to my school's academic focus.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

66.	My job gives me adequate opportunities for personal and professional growth.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

67.	My supervisor gives me adequate feedback on my job performance.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

68.	I have the opportunity to advance in my job.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

69.	JCPS insurance and medical benefits are adequate for my family and me.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

70.	JCPS policies on pay and benefits are applied fairly to all employees.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

71.	I am satisfied with the quality of communication in JCPS.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

72.	I am satisfied with my position at JCPS.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

73.	I would recommend JCPS as a good place to work.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

74.	I am satisfied with my department/work place.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

75.	I would rather send my own child(ren) to JCPS than to a non-JCPS school.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Does Not Apply

76.	I am satisfied with JCPS.
	Yes No

77.	I have a computer in my home.
	Yes No

78.	I have Internet access at home.
	Yes No

79.	I currently perform service for people or do other work to make our community a better place.
	Yes No

80.	In the past, I performed service for people or did other work to make our community a better place.
	Yes No

81.	Have you voted in a national or state election in the United States in the past 5 years?
	Yes No

82.	Have you contacted a public official about an issue of concern during the past 12 months?
	Yes No

83.	I routinely reuse and recycle everything that I can.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

84.	I try to save energy every day.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

85.	I have the ability to make a difference in my local community.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

86.	I exercise at least 3 times per week.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

87.	I care about the feelings of others.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

88.	I try to help when I see people in need.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

89.	I always try to tell the truth.
	Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

90.	I am aware that JCPS has an Adult and Continuing Education program.
	Yes No

91.	I attended a JCPS Adult Education program during 2008-2009.
	Yes No

	(E) Open Feedback

92.	JCPS is shaping the future of our children. Please add any success stories that you might have. Please type NA if you do not have anything to share.

93.	JCPS believes that there is always room for improvement. Please add any suggestions that you might have. Please type NA if you do not have anything to share.

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