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Beacon City School District reviews survey of more than 700 respondents, outlines budget-driven priorities including a possible new middle-school schedule
Summary
A district staff member reviewed results from a districtwide survey with more than 700 responses and described possible budget initiatives: a potential switch to a nine-period day at Roundabout that could require 3–4 additional teachers, added K–8 academic intervention positions, and strategic-plan revisions scheduled for April.
A district staff member hosted a webinar to present results of a district survey completed by a little more than 700 respondents and to describe how that feedback is shaping the district's strategic-plan revision and budget priorities.
The staff member said the survey used the same questions as a 2022 survey and produced extensive open-ended feedback from students, parents and caregivers, teachers and staff. "We had a little bit over 700 respondents," the presenter said, adding that the team reviewed each answer and identified recurring trends.
District officials flagged academic programs, supports for struggling students, foreign-language instruction, and reduced screen time as among the top themes that emerged from parents and caregivers. Students’ responses emphasized more hands-on activities, additional arts and music options, and greater access to technology and language classes.…
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