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Survey finds safety concerns drive high school choices; enrollment forecast study launched to refine projections
Summary
FM3 Research told trustees that safety is the top issue driving high‑school decisions for many families; MGT was hired to produce neighborhood‑level resident and enrollment forecasts to replace earlier, higher‑level projections.
The board received two linked presentations about community perceptions and enrollment forecasting on June 25: FM3 Research summarized a district‑commissioned community survey, and MGT (the demographic consultant) described the enrollment forecast work the district will use to update projections used for staffing and facilities planning.
FM3 survey highlights: Kurt Veil of FM3 and colleagues reported results of a dual‑mode survey of parents and guardians in the district and feeder areas. Key findings: - Positive impressions of teachers were strong across respondent groups, but parents flagged safety as the single largest negative when asked about high schools. FM3 reported that safety was the top concern mentioned in open‑ended responses. - Among parents of children in grades 5–8, about 75% said they are likely to enroll their child in a…
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