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Staff engagement edges up; parent survey participation falls slightly, district says
Summary
District HR and communications leaders reported a small increase in staff survey engagement and a decline in parent survey responses, and described how campuses will use the results to set improvement goals.
District staff presented end‑of‑year staff and parent survey findings and described how campus leadership teams will use the results for next year's campus improvement plans.
Human Resources presenter Ward said staff engagement rose modestly compared with last year and highlighted strong participation from departments such as special education and transportation. "We are happy to report that our staff engaged a little bit higher from end of the year last year to the end of the year this year," she said.
Key points and data presented: - Staff survey: participation increased slightly year‑over‑year with positive results in areas such as alignment and resources; mental health and staff well‑being were singled out as areas needing continued focus. - Parent survey: overall participation was lower than the previous year; responses on campus climate and communication generally remained steady, with campus communication rated slightly higher than individual teacher communication. - District leaders said principals will review campus‑specific open‑ended responses and craft three campus goals to address communication, celebrate strengths and identify opportunities for growth. Campuses are expected to communicate their action plans to staff and families.
Board discussion centered on how to boost parent participation and whether the survey results should be supplemented with in‑person feedback. Trustee Thomas observed that low parent response is not necessarily a reflection on principals, and several trustees urged using events and in‑person opportunities to gather feedback.
Why this matters: survey feedback will inform next year's campus improvement plans, staff supports and communication strategies. Administrators said the data will help target mental‑health supports and refine parent communication strategies before the new school year.
Next steps: campuses will analyze results this summer, set goals and communicate planned steps to families and staff during summer leadership meetings and at the start of the school year.
