Litchfield presents perception survey results and 29-step action plan to address communication, staffing and safety concerns

Dr. Doozy, an administrator for the Litchfield Elementary School District, presented the district's perception survey results and proposed actions after surveys of staff, parents/caregivers and students showed mixed trends and recurring themes.

The presentation, which covered surveys administered in November 2024 (staff, parent and student engagement) and department surveys completed in April 2025, reported modest increases in parent/caregiver scores, steady staff scores, and a small decline in student perception scores. Dr. Doozy said the overall staff mean was 3.92 (on a 1— scale) compared with 3.91 the prior year; parent/caregiver scores increased from a 4.18 mean to 4.25; the student mean declined from 3.91 to 3.87. Dr. Doozy said the staff, parent and department surveys also included open-ended responses used for thematic analysis.

The nut graf: district leaders said recurring themes in the qualitative feedback were communication gaps across departments and sites, concerns about resources and staff reductions tied to ESSER fund changes, requests for more training and development, and localized safety and facilities concerns. The presentation tied those findings to a 29-item action plan the district has begun to implement.

Key findings and context

- Participatio…