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District releases School Perceptions survey results; staff and parents report strengths and areas to improve
Summary
District survey work showed staff and parent strengths in collaboration, technology and student connections, with pay practices and fiscal/perception items cited as priority areas for improvement.
The Port Washington-Saukville School District presented results from School Perceptions surveys of staff and families, showing strengths in staff collaboration, technology readiness and student–adult connections while identifying areas for improvement including staff pay practices, perceived district financial management and some measures of family satisfaction.
On the staff survey, district staff reported a 69% participation rate (279 respondents). The presenter said staff responses rated the district above comparison districts in several categories including academics and student experience, while staff experience and engagement were slightly below comparison scores. One item highlighted in discussion was pay: “District pay practices are fair” was among the lower-scoring areas and staff suggested compensation changes could help retention, the presenter noted. The presenter tied part of that result to the fact that many respondents were early-career staff and said the district’s new compensation approach aims to address those concerns.
The parent survey had 467 respondents and an 18% participation rate. Parents ranked communication and being welcomed at school highly. The presenter said 77% of parents rated district communication as good or great, and almost 90% said the district website was easy to navigate. Top topics parents want more information about included district goals and plans, student achievement and school safety; parents reported weekly email and school newsletters as preferred communication channels.
District action and follow-up: Staff said they will present comment themes and deeper item analysis at the administration retreat and use the results to inform professional development and engagement. The board and staff discussed using the results as indicators in the district’s strategic plan and to prioritize actions such as compensation adjustments, further communication improvements and supports for student mental health and career and technical education.
No formal vote was required on the survey results; staff will present comment themes and further analysis at the superintendent’s retreat and incorporate the findings into next-year planning.
