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Survey shows academic programs, student supports top funding priorities for MAPS respondents
Summary
A district survey of staff and families reported that academic programs and classroom instruction are the highest funding priorities; staff presented results to the school board as a foundational input for upcoming reduction discussions.
Moorhead Area Public Schools presented results of a staff-and-family prioritization survey at the Jan. 27 school board meeting, reporting that respondents ranked academic programs and classroom instruction highest among funding priorities as the district approaches potential budget reductions.
Brenda (staff presenter) told the board the survey, launched in mid-December and promoted by district emails and newsletters, drew 1,185 responses as reported. Respondents were mostly district residents (about 85%), and the group included parents and staff: roughly 73% reported having children in the district and about one-third identified as staff or guardians.
When asked to rank six areas, respondents placed academic programs first, followed by student support services, arts and music, career and technical education, athletics and activities and professional development. In a separate question on funding priorities (select all that apply), academic programs and classroom instruction led with 92.8% of respondents selecting it; student support services followed at nearly 67%.
Board members asked how the data would be used. Brenda said the results are intended as foundational input as the district develops potential reductions, giving the board and administration guidance on the community’s stated priorities as they weigh choices.
Board member Laura Lee emphasized the need to honor the survey results — particularly the high ranking of classroom instruction and the comparatively low ranking of athletics — as the district considers cuts.
Ending: District staff said they will use the survey data to inform reduction planning and will present additional details during the board’s Feb. 10 work session.
