TSPR Grape Creek Independent School District

Appendix C
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR AND SUPPORT STAFF SURVEY RESULTS

Demographic Data/ Survey Questions

Narrative Comments

Demographic Data
NUMBER OF RESPONDENTS: 45

1. Gender (Optional) Male Female No Answer

22.2% 66.7% 11.1%

2. Ethnicity Optional) Anglo African American Hispanic Asian Other No Answer

73.3% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 2.2% 15.6%

3. How long have you been employed by Grape Creek ISD? 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-15 years 16-20 years 20+ years No Answer

73.3% 15.6% 6.7% 0.0% 2.2% 2.2%

4. Are you a(n):

a. administrator 13.3% b. clerical staffer 8.9% c. support staffer 71.1% No Answer 6.7%

5. How long have you been employed in this capacity by Grape Creek ISD?

1-5 years 79.5% 6-10 years 9.1% 11-15 years 6.8%

16-20 years 0.0% 20+ years 0.0% No Answer 4.5%

SURVEY QUESTIONS
A. District Organization and Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

1. The school board allows sufficient time for public input at meetings. 28.9% 42.2% 26.6% 2.2% 0.0%

2. School board members listen to the opinions and desires of others. 33.3% 44.4% 13.3% 8.9% 0.0%

3. The superintendent is a respected and effective instructional leader. 33.3% 48.9% 6.6% 11.1% 0.0%

4. The superintendent is a respected and effective business manager. 35.6% 46.7% 11.1% 6.7% 0.0%

5. Central administration is efficient. 28.9% 51.1% 15.5% 2.2% 2.2%

6. Central administration supports the educational process. 28.9% 46.7% 20.0% 4.4% 0.0%

7. The morale of central administration staff is good. 17.8% 57.8% 17.8% 4.4% 2.2%

B. Educational Service Delivery and Performance Measurement

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

8. Education is the main priority in our school district. 31.1% 46.7% 6.6% 15.6% 0.0%

9. Teachers are given an opportunity to suggest programs and materials that they believe are most effective. 15.6% 46.7% 28.8% 8.9% 0.0%

10. The needs of the college-bound student are being met. 11.1% 40.0% 22.2% 24.4% 2.2%

11. The needs of the work-bound student are being met. 6.7% 46.7% 24.4% 17.8% 4.4%

12. The district has effective educational programs for the following:

a. Reading 20.0% 62.2% 11.1% 6.7% 0.0%

b. Writing 15.6% 62.2% 13.3% 8.9% 0.0%

c. Mathematics 17.8% 62.2% 13.3% 6.7% 0.0%

d. Science 6.7% 68.9% 15.5% 8.9% 0.0%

e. English or Language Arts 15.6% 64.4% 15.5% 4.4% 0.0%

f. Computer Instruction 6.7% 46.7% 20.0% 24.4% 2.2%

g. Social Studies (history or geography) 8.9% 71.1% 13.3% 6.7% 0.0%

h. Fine Arts 6.7% 57.8% 22.2% 13.3% 0.0%

i. Physical Education 17.8% 57.8% 17.8% 4.4% 2.2%

j. Business Education 4.4% 57.8% 24.4% 11.1% 0.0%

k. Vocational (Career and Technology) Education 6.7% 53.3% 33.3% 6.7% 0.0%

l. Foreign Language: 6.7% 53.3% 28.9% 11.1% 0.0%

13. The district has effective special programs for the following:

a. Library Service 22.2% 64.4% 13.3% 0.0% 0.0%

b. Honors/Gifted and Talented Education 17.8% 46.7% 13.3% 20.0% 2.2%

c. Special Education 35.6% 53.3% 6.6% 4.4% 0.0%

d. Head Start and Even Start programs 15.6% 46.7% 31.1% 6.7% 0.0%

e. Dyslexia program 6.7% 37.8% 40.0% 13.3% 2.2%

f. Student mentoring program 13.3% 55.6% 24.4% 6.7% 0.0%

g. Advanced placement program 8.9% 37.8% 33.3% 20.0% 0.0%

h. Literacy program 8.9% 51.1% 33.3% 6.7% 0.0%

i. Programs for students at risk of dropping out of school 8.9% 31.1% 42.2% 13.3% 2.2%

j. Summer school programs 4.4% 60.0% 20.0% 15.6% 0.0%

k. Alternative education programs 11.1% 40.0% 35.5% 11.1% 2.2%

l. English as a Second Language program 8.9% 51.1% 31.1% 4.4% 4.4%

m. Career counseling program 2.2% 40.0% 28.9% 20.0% 8.9%

n. College counseling program 4.4% 28.9% 31.1% 26.7% 8.9%

o. Counseling the parents of students 0.0% 35.6% 31.1% 26.7% 6.7%

p. Dropout prevention program 4.4% 28.9% 46.6% 13.3% 6.7%

14. Parents are immediately notified if a child is absent from school. 13.3% 26.7% 28.8% 26.7% 4.4%

15. Teacher turnover is low. 4.4% 35.6% 28.8% 24.4% 6.7%

16. Highly qualified teachers fill job openings. 6.7% 37.8% 33.3% 15.6% 6.7%

17. Teacher openings are filled quickly. 6.7% 53.3% 28.8% 8.9% 2.2%

18. Teachers are rewarded for superior performance. 2.2% 28.9% 35.6% 26.7% 4.4%

19. Teachers are counseled about less than satisfactory performance. 2.2% 33.3% 46.6% 17.8% 0.0%

20. All schools have equal access to educational materials such as computers, television monitors, science labs and art classes. 13.3% 46.7% 22.2% 13.3% 4.4%

21. The student-teacher ratio is reasonable. 11.1% 44.4% 22.2% 20.0% 2.2%

22. Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse. 31.1% 55.6% 13.4% 0.0% 0.0%

23. Classrooms are seldom left unattended. 8.9% 48.9% 28.8% 8.9% 4.4%

C. Personnel Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

24. District salaries are competitive with similar positions in the job market. 0.0% 31.1% 24.5% 33.3% 11.1%

25. The district has a good and timely program for orienting new employees. 4.4% 46.7% 33.4% 11.1% 4.4%

26. Temporary workers are rarely used. 4.4% 31.1% 26.6% 31.1% 6.7%

27. The district successfully projects future staffing needs. 2.2% 44.4% 26.7% 22.2% 4.4%

28. The district has an effective employee recruitment program. 4.4% 37.8% 35.6% 17.8% 4.4%

29. The district operates an effective staff development program. 11.1% 37.8% 33.4% 13.3% 4.4%

30. District employees receive annual personnel evaluations. 22.2% 51.1% 20.0% 6.7% 0.0%

31. The district rewards competence and experience and spells out qualifications such as seniority and skill levels needed for promotion. 2.2% 35.6% 37.8% 17.8% 6.7%

32. Employees who perform below the standard of expectation are counseled appropriately and timely. 4.4% 28.9% 42.3% 20.0% 4.4%

33. The district has a fair and timely grievance process. 4.4% 42.2% 42.2% 8.9% 2.2%

34. The district's health insurance package meets my needs. 6.7% 35.6% 33.3% 17.8% 6.7%

D. Community Involvement

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

35. The district regularly communicates with parents. 17.8% 46.7% 20.0% 11.1% 2.2%

36. The local television and radio stations regularly report school news and menus. 8.9% 44.4% 15.5% 24.4% 6.7%

37. Schools have plenty of volunteers to help student and school programs. 4.4% 33.3% 15.5% 40.0% 4.4%

38. District facilities are open for community use. 13.3% 53.3% 28.9% 4.4% 0.0%

E. Facilities Use and Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

39. Parents, citizens, students, faculty, staff and the board provide input into facility planning. 13.3% 44.4% 28.8% 13.3% 0.0%

40. The architect and construction managers are selected objectively and impersonally. 8.9% 35.6% 48.9% 6.7% 0.0%

41. Schools are clean. 13.3% 37.8% 15.5% 24.4% 8.9%

42. Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner. 11.1% 42.2% 17.7% 22.2% 6.7%

43. Repairs are made in a timely manner. 13.3% 40.0% 22.2% 15.6% 8.9%

44. Emergency maintenance is handled promptly. 22.2% 40.0% 24.4% 11.1% 2.2%

F. Financial Management

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

45. Site-based budgeting is used effectively to extend the involvement of principals and teachers. 13.3% 42.2% 35.5% 8.9% 0.0%

46. Campus administrators are well-trained in fiscal management techniques. 4.4% 51.1% 28.8% 15.6% 0.0%

47. The district's financial reports are easy to understand and read. 2.2% 53.3% 31.1% 13.3% 0.0%

48. Financial reports are made available to community members when asked. 13.3% 37.8% 42.2% 6.7% 0.0%

G. Purchasing and Warehousing

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

49. Purchasing gets me what I need when I need it. 15.6% 31.1% 31.1% 20.0% 2.2%

50. Purchasing acquires the highest-quality materials and equipment at the lowest cost. 13.3% 42.2% 26.6% 17.8% 0.0%

51. Purchasing processes are not cumbersome for the requestor. 13.3% 31.1% 33.3% 20.0% 2.2%

52. The district provides teachers and administrators an easy-to-use standard list of supplies and equipment. 8.9% 42.2% 26.6% 20.0% 2.2%

53. Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner. 13.3% 57.8% 24.4% 4.4% 0.0%

54. Textbooks are in good shape. 8.9% 57.8% 33.3% 0.0% 0.0%

55. The school library meets students' needs for books and other resources for students. 17.8% 48.9% 24.4% 8.9% 0.0%

H. Safety and Security

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

56. Gangs are not a problem in this district. 15.6% 35.6% 26.7% 20.0% 2.2%

57. Drugs are not a problem in this district. 6.7% 15.6% 26.6% 42.2% 8.9%

58. Vandalism is not a problem in this district. 6.7% 22.2% 17.7% 44.4% 8.9%

59. Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers. 11.1% 35.6% 40.0% 8.9% 4.4%

60. Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve. 6.7% 26.7% 57.8% 6.7% 2.2%

61. A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district. 24.4% 60.0% 11.1% 4.4% 0.0%

62. Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct. 11.1% 42.2% 15.5% 22.2% 8.9%

I. Computers and Technology

Survey Questions Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree

63. Students regularly use computers. 20.0% 42.2% 20.0% 15.6% 2.2%

64. Students have regular access to computer equipment and software in the classroom. 17.8% 44.4% 22.2% 13.3% 2.2%

65. Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom. 17.8% 51.1% 15.5% 13.3% 0.0%

66. Computers are new enough to be useful for student instruction. 17.8% 55.6% 15.5% 8.9% 2.2%

67. The district meets students' needs in computer fundamentals. 15.6% 33.3% 31.1% 15.6% 4.4%

68. The district meets students' needs in advanced computer skills. 8.9% 24.4% 40.0% 20.0% 6.7%

69. Teachers and students have easy access to the Internet. 20.0% 48.9% 31.1% 0.0% 0.0%

3.	How long have you been employed by Grape Creek ISD?	1-5 years	6-10 years	11-15 years	16-20 years	20+ years	No Answer
3.		73.3%	15.6%	6.7%	0.0%	2.2%	2.2%

4.	Are you a(n):
4.	a. administrator	13.3%	b. clerical staffer	8.9%	c. support staffer	71.1%	No Answer	6.7%

5.	How long have you been employed in this capacity by Grape Creek ISD?
	1-5 years	79.5%	6-10 years	9.1%	11-15 years	6.8%
	16-20 years	0.0%	20+ years	0.0%	No Answer	4.5%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
1.	The school board allows sufficient time for public input at meetings.	28.9%	42.2%	26.6%	2.2%	0.0%
2.	School board members listen to the opinions and desires of others.	33.3%	44.4%	13.3%	8.9%	0.0%
3.	The superintendent is a respected and effective instructional leader.	33.3%	48.9%	6.6%	11.1%	0.0%
4.	The superintendent is a respected and effective business manager.	35.6%	46.7%	11.1%	6.7%	0.0%
5.	Central administration is efficient.	28.9%	51.1%	15.5%	2.2%	2.2%
6.	Central administration supports the educational process.	28.9%	46.7%	20.0%	4.4%	0.0%
7.	The morale of central administration staff is good.	17.8%	57.8%	17.8%	4.4%	2.2%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
8.	Education is the main priority in our school district.	31.1%	46.7%	6.6%	15.6%	0.0%
9.	Teachers are given an opportunity to suggest programs and materials that they believe are most effective.	15.6%	46.7%	28.8%	8.9%	0.0%
10.	The needs of the college-bound student are being met.	11.1%	40.0%	22.2%	24.4%	2.2%
11.	The needs of the work-bound student are being met.	6.7%	46.7%	24.4%	17.8%	4.4%
12.	The district has effective educational programs for the following:
	a. Reading	20.0%	62.2%	11.1%	6.7%	0.0%
	b. Writing	15.6%	62.2%	13.3%	8.9%	0.0%
	c. Mathematics	17.8%	62.2%	13.3%	6.7%	0.0%
	d. Science	6.7%	68.9%	15.5%	8.9%	0.0%
	e. English or Language Arts	15.6%	64.4%	15.5%	4.4%	0.0%
	f. Computer Instruction	6.7%	46.7%	20.0%	24.4%	2.2%
	g. Social Studies (history or geography)	8.9%	71.1%	13.3%	6.7%	0.0%
	h. Fine Arts	6.7%	57.8%	22.2%	13.3%	0.0%
	i. Physical Education	17.8%	57.8%	17.8%	4.4%	2.2%
	j. Business Education	4.4%	57.8%	24.4%	11.1%	0.0%
	k. Vocational (Career and Technology) Education	6.7%	53.3%	33.3%	6.7%	0.0%
	l. Foreign Language:	6.7%	53.3%	28.9%	11.1%	0.0%
13.	The district has effective special programs for the following:
	a. Library Service	22.2%	64.4%	13.3%	0.0%	0.0%
	b. Honors/Gifted and Talented Education	17.8%	46.7%	13.3%	20.0%	2.2%
	c. Special Education	35.6%	53.3%	6.6%	4.4%	0.0%
	d. Head Start and Even Start programs	15.6%	46.7%	31.1%	6.7%	0.0%
	e. Dyslexia program	6.7%	37.8%	40.0%	13.3%	2.2%
	f. Student mentoring program	13.3%	55.6%	24.4%	6.7%	0.0%
	g. Advanced placement program	8.9%	37.8%	33.3%	20.0%	0.0%
	h. Literacy program	8.9%	51.1%	33.3%	6.7%	0.0%
	i. Programs for students at risk of dropping out of school	8.9%	31.1%	42.2%	13.3%	2.2%
	j. Summer school programs	4.4%	60.0%	20.0%	15.6%	0.0%
	k. Alternative education programs	11.1%	40.0%	35.5%	11.1%	2.2%
	l. English as a Second Language program	8.9%	51.1%	31.1%	4.4%	4.4%
	m. Career counseling program	2.2%	40.0%	28.9%	20.0%	8.9%
	n. College counseling program	4.4%	28.9%	31.1%	26.7%	8.9%
	o. Counseling the parents of students	0.0%	35.6%	31.1%	26.7%	6.7%
	p. Dropout prevention program	4.4%	28.9%	46.6%	13.3%	6.7%
14.	Parents are immediately notified if a child is absent from school.	13.3%	26.7%	28.8%	26.7%	4.4%
15.	Teacher turnover is low.	4.4%	35.6%	28.8%	24.4%	6.7%
16.	Highly qualified teachers fill job openings.	6.7%	37.8%	33.3%	15.6%	6.7%
17.	Teacher openings are filled quickly.	6.7%	53.3%	28.8%	8.9%	2.2%
18.	Teachers are rewarded for superior performance.	2.2%	28.9%	35.6%	26.7%	4.4%
19.	Teachers are counseled about less than satisfactory performance.	2.2%	33.3%	46.6%	17.8%	0.0%
20.	All schools have equal access to educational materials such as computers, television monitors, science labs and art classes.	13.3%	46.7%	22.2%	13.3%	4.4%
21.	The student-teacher ratio is reasonable.	11.1%	44.4%	22.2%	20.0%	2.2%
22.	Students have access, when needed, to a school nurse.	31.1%	55.6%	13.4%	0.0%	0.0%
23.	Classrooms are seldom left unattended.	8.9%	48.9%	28.8%	8.9%	4.4%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
24.	District salaries are competitive with similar positions in the job market.	0.0%	31.1%	24.5%	33.3%	11.1%
25.	The district has a good and timely program for orienting new employees.	4.4%	46.7%	33.4%	11.1%	4.4%
26.	Temporary workers are rarely used.	4.4%	31.1%	26.6%	31.1%	6.7%
27.	The district successfully projects future staffing needs.	2.2%	44.4%	26.7%	22.2%	4.4%
28.	The district has an effective employee recruitment program.	4.4%	37.8%	35.6%	17.8%	4.4%
29.	The district operates an effective staff development program.	11.1%	37.8%	33.4%	13.3%	4.4%
30.	District employees receive annual personnel evaluations.	22.2%	51.1%	20.0%	6.7%	0.0%
31.	The district rewards competence and experience and spells out qualifications such as seniority and skill levels needed for promotion.	2.2%	35.6%	37.8%	17.8%	6.7%
32.	Employees who perform below the standard of expectation are counseled appropriately and timely.	4.4%	28.9%	42.3%	20.0%	4.4%
33.	The district has a fair and timely grievance process.	4.4%	42.2%	42.2%	8.9%	2.2%
34.	The district's health insurance package meets my needs.	6.7%	35.6%	33.3%	17.8%	6.7%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
35.	The district regularly communicates with parents.	17.8%	46.7%	20.0%	11.1%	2.2%
36.	The local television and radio stations regularly report school news and menus.	8.9%	44.4%	15.5%	24.4%	6.7%
37.	Schools have plenty of volunteers to help student and school programs.	4.4%	33.3%	15.5%	40.0%	4.4%
38.	District facilities are open for community use.	13.3%	53.3%	28.9%	4.4%	0.0%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
39.	Parents, citizens, students, faculty, staff and the board provide input into facility planning.	13.3%	44.4%	28.8%	13.3%	0.0%
40.	The architect and construction managers are selected objectively and impersonally.	8.9%	35.6%	48.9%	6.7%	0.0%
41.	Schools are clean.	13.3%	37.8%	15.5%	24.4%	8.9%
42.	Buildings are properly maintained in a timely manner.	11.1%	42.2%	17.7%	22.2%	6.7%
43.	Repairs are made in a timely manner.	13.3%	40.0%	22.2%	15.6%	8.9%
44.	Emergency maintenance is handled promptly.	22.2%	40.0%	24.4%	11.1%	2.2%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
45.	Site-based budgeting is used effectively to extend the involvement of principals and teachers.	13.3%	42.2%	35.5%	8.9%	0.0%
46.	Campus administrators are well-trained in fiscal management techniques.	4.4%	51.1%	28.8%	15.6%	0.0%
47.	The district's financial reports are easy to understand and read.	2.2%	53.3%	31.1%	13.3%	0.0%
48.	Financial reports are made available to community members when asked.	13.3%	37.8%	42.2%	6.7%	0.0%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
49.	Purchasing gets me what I need when I need it.	15.6%	31.1%	31.1%	20.0%	2.2%
50.	Purchasing acquires the highest-quality materials and equipment at the lowest cost.	13.3%	42.2%	26.6%	17.8%	0.0%
51.	Purchasing processes are not cumbersome for the requestor.	13.3%	31.1%	33.3%	20.0%	2.2%
52.	The district provides teachers and administrators an easy-to-use standard list of supplies and equipment.	8.9%	42.2%	26.6%	20.0%	2.2%
53.	Students are issued textbooks in a timely manner.	13.3%	57.8%	24.4%	4.4%	0.0%
54.	Textbooks are in good shape.	8.9%	57.8%	33.3%	0.0%	0.0%
55.	The school library meets students' needs for books and other resources for students.	17.8%	48.9%	24.4%	8.9%	0.0%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
56.	Gangs are not a problem in this district.	15.6%	35.6%	26.7%	20.0%	2.2%
57.	Drugs are not a problem in this district.	6.7%	15.6%	26.6%	42.2%	8.9%
58.	Vandalism is not a problem in this district.	6.7%	22.2%	17.7%	44.4%	8.9%
59.	Security personnel have a good working relationship with principals and teachers.	11.1%	35.6%	40.0%	8.9%	4.4%
60.	Security personnel are respected and liked by the students they serve.	6.7%	26.7%	57.8%	6.7%	2.2%
61.	A good working arrangement exists between the local law enforcement and the district.	24.4%	60.0%	11.1%	4.4%	0.0%
62.	Students receive fair and equitable discipline for misconduct.	11.1%	42.2%	15.5%	22.2%	8.9%

Survey Questions		Strongly Agree	Agree	No Opinion	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
63.	Students regularly use computers.	20.0%	42.2%	20.0%	15.6%	2.2%
64.	Students have regular access to computer equipment and software in the classroom.	17.8%	44.4%	22.2%	13.3%	2.2%
65.	Teachers know how to use computers in the classroom.	17.8%	51.1%	15.5%	13.3%	0.0%
66.	Computers are new enough to be useful for student instruction.	17.8%	55.6%	15.5%	8.9%	2.2%
67.	The district meets students' needs in computer fundamentals.	15.6%	33.3%	31.1%	15.6%	4.4%
68.	The district meets students' needs in advanced computer skills.	8.9%	24.4%	40.0%	20.0%	6.7%
69.	Teachers and students have easy access to the Internet.	20.0%	48.9%	31.1%	0.0%	0.0%