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FILLMORE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTSURVEY RESULTS PRESENTATION ▪ MAY 17, 2016
Prepared by:Dale Scott & Company650 California Street, 8th FloorSan Francisco, CA 94108415.956.1030www.dalescott.com
SURVEY METHODOLOGY
Survey conducted on 5/3 – 5/7/16
12 minute telephone survey
29 questions
Likely November 2016 voters
Sample Size: 300
Margin of Error (+/- 5.7%)
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CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN IN DISTRICT
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Do you have or have you ever had any children or grandchildren whoare now attending or attended school in the Fillmore Unified SchoolDistrict?
14%
10%
27%
5%
44%
YES, children currentlyattending - 14%
YES, grandchildrencurrently attending - 10%
YES, children attended inthe past - 27%
YES, grandchildrenattended in the past - 5%
NO - 44%
QUALITY OF EDUCATION
8%
28%
28%
15%
5%
16% EXCELLENT - 8%
GOOD - 28%
FAIR - 28%
POOR - 15%
VERY POOR - 5%
DON’T KNOW - 16%
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As you may be aware, the Fillmore Unified School District is responsible forthe elementary, middle and high schools in your community. Either fromwhat you know or what you’ve heard, how would you rate the quality of theeducation provided by the Fillmore Unified School District compared to thequality of education in the surrounding communities? Would you rate thequality as excellent, good, fair, poor, or very poor?
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
8%
21%
67%
4% I am familiar with the plan and itscontents - 8%
I knew the plan was completed, but Idon't know any of the details - 21%
I was unaware the District completedthis plan - 67%
DON’T KNOW/NOT SURE - 4%
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Earlier this year, the Fillmore Unified School District completed a long-rangefacilities master plan to assess the status of its facilities and prioritizepotential renovations and improvements. Which one of the followingstatements best describes your knowledge of the plan?
VOTER SUPPORT
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The Fillmore Unified School District is considering placing a schoolimprovement general obligation bond measure on an upcoming ballot.
PROPOSED BALLOT LANGUAGE:
To renovate, construct and acquire classrooms and
school facilities; improve campus and classroom
security; upgrade agricultural, career technical, and
physical education facilities; replace aging
infrastructure, heating and air conditioning
systems; and upgrade fire alarms and emergency
communications systems; shall the Fillmore
Unified School District be authorized to issue $35
million of bonds within legal interest rates, with
independent citizens’ oversight ensuring no money
is used for administrative salaries and all funds are
spent on local schools?
62%26%
12%
WOULD YOU VOTE YES OR NO ON THIS MEASURE?
YES - 62%
NO - 26%
UNDECIDED - 12%
PRIORITIES
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Would you be more or less likely to vote for the bond if you knew thefunds would be spent to _______?
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repair leaky roofs throughout the District
improve vocational education facilities*
improve career technical education facilities*
replace outdated heating and air-conditioning systems
upgrade wiring and electrical infrastructure to supportmodern technology at all schools
PRIORITIES
MORE LIKELY LESS LIKLEY NO DIFFERENCE/UNSURE
*split sample question
PRIORITIES
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Would you be more or less likely to vote for the bond if you knew thefunds would be spent to _______?
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upgrade fire alarms/emergency communication systems
upgrade and repair bathrooms and plumbing
upgrade science labs
modernize aging classrooms and school facilities
upgrade campus safety district wide with improvedfencing, door locks, cameras, and secure entries
PRIORITIES
MORE LIKELY LESS LIKLEY NO DIFFERENCE/UNSURE
PRIORITIES
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Would you be more or less likely to vote for the bond if you knew thefunds would be spent to _______?
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improve visual and performing arts facilities
upgrade Fillmore School Farm
improve physical education facilities
renovate or construct cafeteria and multi-purpose rooms
reconstruct baseball and softball field and facilities
construct a new gymnasium at Fillmore High School
PRIORITIES
MORE LIKELY LESS LIKLEY NO DIFFERENCE/UNSURE
GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS
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Passing this measure will bring outdated schools up to code by repairing andreplacing deteriorating restrooms, leaky roofs, plumbing systems andelectrical wiring, and removing asbestos so children can learn in safe andhealthy classrooms. Would knowing this make you more likely or less likelyto vote for the bond measure?
79%
9%
12%MORE LIKELY - 79%
LESS LIKELY - 9%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 12%
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MATCHING STATE FUNDS
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Passing the bond will allow Fillmore Unified School District to qualify forstate matching funds for many projects. Without the bond, our schools willlose this funding and it will be taken by other districts. Would knowing thismake you more likely or less likely to vote for the bond measure?
78%
9%
13%MORE LIKELY - 78%
LESS LIKELY - 9%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 13%
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ATHLETIC FACILITIES
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The condition of the athletic facilities and locker rooms at our schools is sopoor, it is disrespectful to our students. Passing the bond measure willprovide equitable facilities for all of our children. Would knowing this makeyou more likely or less likely to vote for the bond measure?
61%19%
20% MORE LIKELY - 61%
LESS LIKELY - 19%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 20%
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NON-EDUCATION
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It is outrageous that the school district would have the nerve to ask localresidents to pay thirty-five million dollars to support this ill-conceivedproposal filled with gymnasiums, auditoriums and other projects that will dolittle for education. Would knowing this make you more likely or less likelyto vote for the bond measure?
32%
42%
26%MORE LIKELY - 32%
LESS LIKELY - 42%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 26%
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AFFORDABILITY
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The District’s facility master plan cites over one hundred seventy milliondollars of projects and this bond will only fund thirty-five million dollars ofprojects. This is just the first of many new taxes that will be proposed by theDistrict. We cannot afford this plan. Would knowing this make you morelikely or less likely to vote for the bond measure?
24%
47%
29%
MORE LIKELY - 24%
LESS LIKELY - 47%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 29%
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COST TO PROPERTY OWNERS
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The bond would annually cost District property owners $60 per $100,000 ofassessed valuation per year in property taxes. Would knowing this make youmore likely or less likely to vote for the bond measure?
37%
48%
15%MORE LIKELY - 37%
LESS LIKELY - 48%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 15%
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TAX RATE EXTENSION
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The bond would not increase property taxes, but would continue the taxrate currently charged for school facilities. Would knowing this make youmore likely or less likely to vote for the bond measure?
67%
19%
14%MORE LIKELY - 67%
LESS LIKELY - 19%
MAKES NODIFFERENCE - 14%
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SUPPORT OR OPPOSE BOND
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Now that you have heard a lot more information regarding a proposed $35million Fillmore Unified School District school improvement bond measure,if the election were held today, would you vote yes to approve or no toreject the measure?
64%
30%
6%
YES - 64%
NO - 30%
UNDECIDED - 6%
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INFORMATION SOURCES
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How do you receive information about the Fillmore Unified SchoolDistrict?
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Friends orFamily
Members
Unsure FillmoreGazette
SchoolDistrict
Employees
VenturaCounty Star
InternetNews
Fillmore USDWebsite
PublicMeetings
Local RadioNews
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CONCLUSION
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60+% Support is Encouraging
High priority projects include: core school infrastructure improvement, vocational education/CTE, and safety upgrades.
Ability to leverage State funds strongly received.
Parents are strong supporters but small percentage of voters.
Support across party lines.
Support is undermined by potential arguments against; however, support increases from 62% to 64% after all information.
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