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Pulaski County survey: majority of students and staff feel welcome, district flags communication gaps
Summary
Dr. Tara Grant presented results from district surveys showing a majority of students and staff report belonging and safety, while 20–30% of certain groups say they do not feel fully informed; the district will analyze four survey datasets and pursue improved communication, the board heard.
Dr. Tara Grant presented district school-culture survey results from October, saying nearly 1,200 students and hundreds of staff, parents and community members responded. "I feel like I belong at this school" drew about 60% 'agree/strongly agree' among students; when neutrals are included Dr. Grant said the agree+neutral share approaches 90%.
The survey covers academics, behavior and social-emotional indicators, and Dr. Grant told the board that sense of belonging emerged across those domains as a central issue. She highlighted items where responses suggested room for improvement: roughly 20% of students and about 20–30% of…
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