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District presents 24–25 school climate survey; staff survey shifts to ThoughtExchange
Summary
Jamesville‑DeWitt reviewed three years of school climate data for students, families and staff; administrators highlighted gains in several student measures, flagged areas needing attention in elementary safety and engagement, and said the district moved its staff survey from Panorama to ThoughtExchange with AI-enabled follow-ups; staff participation was 289 (about 80% of instructional staff).
District administrators presented the 24–25 school climate survey results at the Aug. 25 meeting, describing the survey structure (student, family, staff) and longitudinal trends across buildings. The presenter said the district has administered the survey since 2018 and uses statistically significant thresholds tied to building enrollment to interpret change. Highlights included sustained improvement in high‑school measures such as diversity and inclusion, engagement and sense of belonging, and reported rebounds at some elementary schools after earlier dips.
The staff survey was notable for a vendor change: the district reported moving from Panorama to ThoughtExchange for staff feedback and said ThoughtExchange’s AI features allow deeper follow-up questions based on responses. Administrators said 289 staff participated (about 83% instructional staff and 40% with more than 16 years’ experience) and that 72% of staff noted challenges diminishing their motivation; building‑level teams will select three areas of focus for 25–26 plans and the full dataset will be posted on the district website. The administration emphasized stakeholder involvement—BLTs and other groups—to refine interventions rather than act solely on administrative ideas.
Why it matters: The presentation maps priorities for the coming year—staff morale, communication, school safety and family engagement—and explains the district’s decision-making process for targeted interventions and professional development.
