Appendix C
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF SURVEY RESULTS
- Demographic Data/Survey Questions
- Narrative Comments
Demographic Data
*Totals may not add to 100 percent due to rounding.
1. Gender (Optional) No Response Male Female 12.0% 25.9% 62.1%
2. Ethnicity (Optional) No Response Anglo African
AmericanHispanic Asian Other 15.5% 62.1% 6.9% 12.1% 0.0% 3.4%
3. How long have you been employed by Galena Park ISD? No Response 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 20 + years 6.9% 19.0% 29.3% 13.8% 13.8% 17.2%
4. Are you a(n): No Response Administrator Clerical Staffer Support Staffer Other 6.9% 53.4% 15.5% 24.2% 0.0%
5. How long have you been employed in this capacity by Galena Park ISD? No Response 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 20 + years 7.0% 29.3% 37.9% 17.2% 5.2% 3.4% A. District Organization and Management
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response1. The school board allows sufficient time for public input at meetings. 20.7% 22.4% 3.4% 1.7% 5.2% 46.6% 2. School board members listen to the opinions and desires of others. 19.0% 17.2% 8.6% 0.0% 5.2% 50.0% 3. The superintendent is a respected and effective instructional leader. 15.5% 5.2% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 72.4% 4. The superintendent is a respected and effective business manager. 34.5% 3.4% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 55.2% 5. Central administration is efficient. 37.9% 3.4% 6.9% 0.0% 7.0% 44.8% 6. Central administration supports the educational process. 32.8% 3.4% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 55.2% 7. The morale of central administration staff is good. 29.3% 15.5% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 46.6% B. Educational Service Delivery and Performance Measurement
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response8. Education is the main priority in our school district. 29.3% 1.7% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 62.1% 9. Teachers are given an opportunity to suggest programs and materials that they believe are most effective. 31.0% 15.5% 5.2% 0.0% 5.2% 43.1% 10. The needs of the college-bound student are being met. 32.8% 17.2% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 41.4% 11. The needs of the work-bound student are being met. 34.5% 19.0% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 37.9% 12. The district has effective educational programs for the following: a. Reading 39.7% 5.2% 1.7% 0.0% 5.1% 48.3% b. Writing 37.9% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 46.6% c. Mathematics 36.2% 5.2% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 50.0% d. Science 36.2% 5.2% 5.2% 0.0% 5.1% 48.3% e. English or Language Arts 40.4% 5.3% 1.8% 0.0% 5.1% 47.4% f. Computer Instruction 43.1% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 41.4% g. Social Studies (history or geography) 39.7% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 44.8% h. Fine Arts 36.2% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 6.9% 46.6% i. Physical Education 44.8% 5.2% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 43.1% j. Business Education 43.1% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 41.4% k. Vocational (Career and Technology) Education 32.8% 10.3% 5.2% 0.0% 5.1% 46.6% l. Foreign Language: 50.0% 6.9% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 34.5% 13. The district has effective special programs for the following: a. Library Service 39.7% 22.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 32.8% b. Honors/Gifted and Talented Education 44.8% 5.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% 44.8% c. Special Education 37.9% 5.2% 5.2% 1.7% 5.2% 44.8% d. Head Start and Even Start programs 37.9% 17.2% 3.4% 0.0% 7.0% 34.5% e. Dyslexia program 34.5% 17.2% 6.9% 1.7% 6.9% 32.8% f. Student mentoring program 31.0% 25.9% 12.1% 1.7% 5.2% 24.1% g. Advanced placement program 32.8% 22.4% 5.2% 0.0% 5.1% 34.5% h. Literacy program 27.6% 29.3% 5.2% 0.0% 5.1% 32.8% i. Programs for students at risk of dropping out of school 32.8% 12.1% 3.4% 3.4% 5.2% 43.1% j. Summer school programs 46.6% 6.9% 3.4% 1.7% 5.2% 36.2% k. Alternative education programs 36.2% 13.8% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 41.4% l. English as a Second Language program 36.2% 13.8% 6.9% 0.0% 5.2% 37.9% m. Career counseling program 39.7% 20.7% 8.6% 1.7% 5.2% 24.1% n. College counseling program 31.0% 22.4% 12.1% 1.7% 5.2% 27.6% o. Counseling the parents of students 36.2% 25.9% 8.6% 0.0% 5.2% 24.1% p. Dropout prevention program 34.5% 20.7% 1.7% 3.4% 5.2% 34.5% 14. Parents are immediately notified if a child is absent from school. 41.4% 22.4% 3.4% 1.7% 5.2% 25.9% 15. Teacher turnover is low. 32.8% 24.1% 13.8% 1.7% 5.2% 22.4% 16. Highly qualified teachers fill job openings. 37.9% 20.7% 6.9% 1.7% 5.2% 27.6% 17. Teacher openings are filled quickly. 36.2% 27.6% 3.4% 1.7% 5.2% 25.9% 18. Teachers are rewarded for superior performance. 32.8% 22.4% 15.5% 3.4% 5.2% 20.7% 19. Teachers are counseled about less than satisfactory performance. 31.0% 25.9% 3.4% 1.7% 7.0% 31.0% 20. All schools have equal access to educational materials such as computers, television monitors, science labs and art classes. 32.8% 15.5% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 43.1% 21. The student-teacher ratio is reasonable. 29.3% 13.8% 8.6% 5.2% 5.2% 37.9% 22. Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse. 44.8% 3.4% 0.0% 1.7% 5.3% 44.8% 23. Classrooms are seldom left unattended. 37.9% 17.2% 3.4% 3.4% 5.3% 32.8% C. Personnel Management
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response24. District salaries are competitive with similar positions in the job market. 46.6% 1.7% 10.3% 3.4% 5.2% 32.8% 25. The district has a good and timely program for orienting new employees. 51.7% 3.4% 6.9% 0.0% 5.2% 32.8% 26. Temporary workers are rarely used. 31.0% 25.9% 15.5% 3.4% 8.7% 15.5% 27. The district successfully projects future staffing needs. 34.5% 17.2% 8.6% 1.7% 5.2% 32.8% 28. The district has an effective employee recruitment program. 36.2% 10.3% 5.2% 3.4% 5.2% 39.7% 29. The district operates an effective staff development program. 44.8% 8.6% 5.2% 1.7% 5.2% 34.5% 30. District employees receive annual personnel evaluations. 46.6% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% 44.8% 31. The district rewards competence and experience and spells out qualifications such as seniority and skill levels needed for promotion. 32.8% 13.8% 15.5% 6.9% 6.9% 24.1% 32. Employees who perform below the standard of expectation are counseled appropriately and timely. 34.5% 25.9% 8.6% 3.4% 6.9% 20.7% 33. The district has a fair and timely grievance process. 41.4% 17.2% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 32.8% 34. The district's health insurance package meets my needs. 34.5% 19.0% 15.5% 8.6% 5.2% 17.2% D. Community Involvement
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response35. The district regularly communicates with parents. 37.9% 41.4% 10.3% 3.4% 1.7% 5.3% 36. The local television and radio stations regularly report school news and menus. 17.2% 36.2% 22.4% 17.2% 1.7% 5.3% 37. Schools have plenty of volunteers to help student and school programs. 17.2% 31.0% 20.7% 19.0% 6.9% 5.2% 38. District facilities are open for community use. 31.0% 37.9% 13.8% 8.6% 3.4% 5.3% E. Facilities Use and Management
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response39. Parents, citizens, students, faculty, staff and the board provide input into facility planning. 32.8% 31.0% 12.1% 13.8% 5.2% 5.1% 40. The architect and construction managers are selected objectively and impersonally. 27.6% 19.0% 36.2% 8.6% 1.7% 6.9% 41. Schools are clean. 56.9% 32.8% 3.4% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 42. Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner. 51.7% 31.0% 5.2% 6.9% 0.0% 5.2% 43. Repairs are made in a timely manner. 44.8% 34.5% 5.2% 10.3% 0.0% 5.2% 44. Emergency maintenance is handled promptly. 53.4% 34.5% 5.2% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% F. Financial Management
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response45. Site-based budgeting is used effectively to extend the involvement of principals and teachers. 29.3% 32.8% 29.3% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 46. Campus administrators are well trained in fiscal management techniques. 24.1% 29.3% 36.2% 5.2% 0.0% 5.2% 47. The district's financial reports are easy to understand and read. 20.7% 31.0% 36.2% 6.9% 0.0% 5.2% 48. Financial reports are made available to community members when asked. 24.1% 27.6% 36.2% 5.2% 1.7% 5.2% G. Purchasing and Warehousing
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response49. Purchasing gets me what I need when I need it. 37.9% 29.3% 19.0% 6.9% 1.7% 5.2% 50. Purchasing acquires the highest quality materials and equipment at the lowest cost. 36.2% 29.3% 19.0% 6.9% 3.4% 5.2% 51. Purchasing processes are not cumbersome for the requestor. 37.9% 25.9% 24.1% 3.4% 1.7% 7.0% 52. The district provides teachers and administrators an easy-to-use standard list of supplies and equipment. 41.4% 29.3% 22.4% 1.7% 0.0% 5.2% 53. Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner. 41.4% 32.8% 17.2% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 54. Textbooks are in good shape. 39.7% 29.3% 17.2% 6.9% 1.7% 5.2% 55. The school library meets students' needs for books and other resources for students. 24.1% 46.6% 20.7% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% H. Safety and Security
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response56. Gangs are not a problem in this district. 5.3% 24.6% 17.5% 36.8% 8.8% 7.0% 57. Drugs are not a problem in this district. 5.2% 25.9% 15.5% 34.5% 12.1% 6.8% 58. Vandalism is not a problem in this district. 13.8% 25.9% 17.2% 27.6% 8.6% 6.9% 59. Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers. 50.0% 32.8% 8.6% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 60. Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve. 43.1% 36.2% 12.1% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 61. A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district. 44.8% 43.1% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% 62. Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct. 37.9% 36.2% 5.2% 12.1% 3.4% 5.2% I. Computers and Technology
Survey Questions Strongly
AgreeAgree No
OpinionDisagree Strongly
DisagreeNo
Response63. Students regularly use computers. 34.5% 46.6% 8.6% 5.2% 0.0% 5.1% 64. Students have regular access to computer equipment and software in the classroom. 34.5% 39.7% 13.8% 6.9% 0.0% 5.1% 65. Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom. 25.9% 53.4% 12.1% 3.4% 0.0% 5.2% 66. Computers are new enough to be useful for student instruction. 31.0% 50.0% 12.1% 0.0% 1.7% 5.2% 67. The district meets students' needs in computer fundamentals. 34.5% 43.1% 13.8% 1.7% 1.7% 5.2% 68. The district meets students' needs in advanced computer skills. 29.3% 39.7% 17.2% 6.9% 1.7% 5.2% 69. Teachers and students have easy access to the Internet. 36.2% 37.9% 15.5% 3.4% 1.7% 5.3%
