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District hires Hanover to field community survey and follow-up focus groups

Iowa City Community School District Board of Directors · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Hanover research team previewed a district-wide survey of students (grades 6–12), parents and staff plus recommended follow-up focus groups and translation/representation strategies; presenters said the survey will be fielded mid-January and monitored for subgroup representation.

Hanover Research representatives presented the district’s community engagement plan to the board on Jan. 13, outlining a program-and-community-input survey for students in grades 6–12, parents/caregivers and staff, followed by targeted qualitative work.

“By gathering these insights, we aim to support the district in aligning strategic planning with community priorities,” Naomi Brown of Hanover said,…

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