Post on 31-Dec-2021
Spring 2018
Cedarburg School DistrictCommunity Survey Results
Survey Summary
• The survey was conducted in May of 2018.
• Residents within the District were mailed a paper survey. Each survey included a unique survey access code for those who preferred to take the survey online.
• Total responses = 2,007 (609 paper)
• Participation rate = 24%
Respondent Information
What is your age?
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
18-29 30-39 40-49 50-64 65 and over
2%
18%
29% 29%
22%
Do you live in the Cedarburg Area School District?
91%
9%
0.30%
Yes
No
Not sure
In which city or township do you reside?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
City ofCedarburg
Town ofCedarburg
Village ofGrafton
Other Town ofJackson
Town ofGrafton
City ofMequon
56%
27%
8%5%
2% 1% 1%
Are you a Cedarburg School District employee?
13%
87%
Yes (n=259)
No (n=1748)
Do you have children attending our schools?
49%51%
Yes (n=980)
No (n=1027)
If you have school-aged children, what school(s) do they attend?
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
41%
29%
23%19%
10% 10%
3% 2% 0.46%
Overall, what impact do you believe the Cedarburg School District has on your
home value?(All Respondents)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Positive impact Little to no impact Negative impact Do not own a homein the District
80%
10%
2%8%
How would you like to receive school district information?
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other
Radio
Television
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ozaukee Press
School Board meetings
PTO/Booster clubs
Text message
News Graphic
Skyward Family Access
School newsletters
District mailings
Teacher/School/District websites
1%
2%
3%
3%
5%
5%
8%
12%
21%
27%
30%
46%
47%
49%
57%
85%
1%
4%
5%
13%
2%
12%
6%
2%
9%
4%
56%
1%
21%
64%
17%
26%
Non-Parents(Non-Staff)
Parents(Non-Staff)
Overall, how satisfied are you with the Cedarburg School District?
(All Respondents)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Very satisfied Satisfied Not satisfied Very unsatisfied I don't know
46%42%
5%1%
6%
Financial Background
The District has worked very hard to control expenses. As such, the total School District levy, which determines the school portion of local property taxes (mill rate), is $1.32 lower than in 2010 and has dropped each year since 2013.
The School Board believes this is an appropriate time to consider our options, given our good financial situation.
If the public chooses to address these needs, the primary way to obtain funding is through a referendum.
What advice would you give the School Board? (Cedarburg School District Taxpayers Only)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Pursue a referendum toupdate our schools
Do nothing at this time Not sure/need moreinformation
58%
19%23%
83%
6%11%
65%
13%
22%
47%
27% 26%
All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)
Thorson and Parkview Elementary
Last year, the Board of Education directed the administration to evaluate building systems, space usage, programming needs and building capacity. The District then partnered with Groth Design Group and CG Schmidt to conduct this study. The study documents can be found on the District’s website: www.cedarburg.k12.wi.us/about/master-plan-news.cfm.
Based on the study, the following projects have been identified at each school for community feedback:
Thorson and Parkview Elementary
These schools are virtually identical in design. Both schools were built in 1968 and expanded in 1996 and are operating over capacity.
The recommended projects at both schools includes:
• Adding general education, art and music classrooms to increase capacity• Remodeling the library (IMC) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) area• Creating breakout/collaboration spaces with flexible furniture for small group instruction• Enhancing security measures, including the redesign of the main entrances to better control visitor access• Increasing parking and creating traffic patterns that better separate pedestrians, buses and vehicles• Remodeling the current gym into a dedicated cafeteria, kitchen and commons area that will provide space for student performances and large group instruction• Adding a dedicated gym• Updating the fire alarm system
Would you support the plan to update Thorson Elementary?
(Cedarburg School District Taxpayers Only)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No Not sure
57%
23%20%
83%
5%
12%
66%
16% 18%
42%
34%
24%
All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)
Would you support the plan to update Parkview Elementary?
(Cedarburg School District Taxpayers Only)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No Not sure
55%
23% 22%
81%
5%
14%
64%
17% 19%
40%34%
26%
All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)
Westlawn Elementary
Westlawn Elementary
The school was built in 1962 with renovations in 1964, 1996 and 2003 and is operating at capacity.
The recommended projects include:
• Adding general education and music classrooms to increase capacity• Remodeling classrooms to create flexible spaces for student collaboration and small group instruction• Remodeling the art, library (IMC) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) area• Increasing parking and improving traffic patterns by relocating driveway off of Wilson Street• Enhancing security measures, including the redesign of the main entrances to better control visitor access• Adding a student cafeteria, kitchen and commons area that includes flexible furniture for student performances and large group instruction, freeing up the gym for physical education• Improving the playground and outdoor classroom
Would you support the plan to update Westlawn Elementary?
(Cedarburg School District Taxpayers Only)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No Not sure
54%
24% 22%
78%
6%
16%
61%
18%21%
41%
34%
25%
All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)
Webster Middle School
Webster Middle School
The school was built in 1972 with renovations in 2001/2002 and is operating near capacity.
The recommended projects include:
• Enhancing security measures, including the redesign of the main entrances to better control visitor access• Renovating existing areas to create additional general classrooms as well as areas for a recording studio, robotics and engineering• Increasing parking and redesigning traffic patterns• Remodeling the library (IMC)• Creating student collaboration and small group instruction spaces
Would you support the plan to update Webster Middle School?
(Cedarburg School District Taxpayers Only)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No Not sure
60%
23%17%
83%
7%10%
71%
15% 14%
43%
34%
23%
All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)
Cedarburg High School
Cedarburg High School
The school was built in 1954 with renovations in 1956, 1967, 1996 and 2002 and is operating over capacity.
The recommended project includes:
• Adding general classrooms to increase capacity• Remodeling classrooms to meet programming needs• Expanding the kitchen, cafeteria and commons for school and community use•Creating student breakout, collaboration and small group instruction areas• Remodeling the technical education classrooms and labs to better prepare students interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM), including the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum• Remodeling and expanding the hallways to alleviate congestion• Updating the manufacturing, building construction and prototype labs• Enhancing security measures including the redesign of the main entrances to better control visitor access• Increased parking at the north side of campus and improved traffic circulation
Cedarburg High School
Would you support the plan to update Cedarburg High School?
(Cedarburg School District Taxpayers Only)
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Yes No Not sure
58%
25%
17%
72%
12%16%
69%
17%14%
43%
36%
21%
All Residents Staff Parents (Non-Staff) Non-Parents (Non-Staff)
Funding Support for the Facilities Improvement Plan
Would you support a $72.3 million referendum for the Facilities Improvement Plan?
This represents an estimated tax increase of $98 for each $100,000 of a home’s value for each of the next 20 years.
All Residents
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Definitely no
Probably no
Undecided
Probably yes
Definitely yes
22%
10%
15%
24%
29%
53% Yes
32% No
Would you support a $72.3 million referendum for the Facilities Improvement Plan?
This represents an estimated tax increase of $98 for each $100,000 of a home’s value for each of the next 20 years.
Staff Residents
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Definitely no
Probably no
Undecided
Probably yes
Definitely yes
5%
7%
16%
23%
49%
72% Yes
12% No
Would you support a $72.3 million referendum for the Facilities Improvement Plan?
This represents an estimated tax increase of $98 for each $100,000 of a home’s value for each of the next 20 years.
Parent Residents (Non-Staff)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Definitely no
Probably no
Undecided
Probably yes
Definitely yes
15%
8%
13%
27%
37%
64% Yes
23% No
Would you support a $72.3 million referendum for the Facilities Improvement Plan?
This represents an estimated tax increase of $98 for each $100,000 of a home’s value for each of the next 20 years.
Non-Parent Residents (Non-Staff)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Definitely no
Probably no
Undecided
Probably yes
Definitely yes
32%
14%
16%
20%
18%
38% Yes
46% No
Additional Analysis for a $72.3 million referendum
Percent of Resident Population Assumptions: - Non-parent/non-staff = 75%
- Parents = 25%- Staff < 1%
Of those responding either Definitely yes, or Probably yes:
.75(38%) + .25 (64%) = 44.50%
Assuming carrying 1/3 of undecided
.75(.43%) + .25 (68%) = 49.25%
Thank you!