KCAC KENSTON CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1
What’s New at KCAC? � Welcomed three new KCAC members. � Formed four subcommittees: • Communication • Finance • Legislation • Marketing (new addition) � Accepting applications for new committee members to join this school year. 2
2019-2020 KCAC Members Corrie Menary, Chair Allison Kure, Vice Chair Jennifer Stice, Secretary Mary Frances LaGanke Michelle Little Amy Prenata Alyssa Swiatek Heather White Beth Krause, Ph.D, Board Representative Tom Manning, Board Representative 3
2019 Kenston Community Survey � Second year of the Kenston Community Survey. � Number of questions was reduced to make the survey easier for participants to complete. � Primary objective of the 2019 survey was to provide a year-over-year comparison against the baseline 2018 survey. � Survey helps measure public perception and: • Identifies opportunities for improvement; or • Identifies areas where improved communication with the community would increase public awareness of district progress in key areas of success. 4
Survey Participation � Objective was to increase survey participation. � Survey participation was down slightly (713 participants in 2018 vs. 691 participants in 2019). � Majority of participants (65%) are parents of current students. 5
Survey Participation � Would recommend the following steps to increase survey participation next year: • Promote survey as part of early school year welcome activities (open houses, meet the teachers, etc.). • Allow for a longer window for data collection, as the start of the school year is busy for families and staff. • Provide terminals for teachers and other staff to complete survey on campus. 6
Communications 5 +12% +1% +3% 4 5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 3 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree 4.20 4.07 3.83 2 3.72 3.70 3.43 2018 1 2019 0 Kenston provides Communication Kenston two-way is clear, open communicates communication. and timely. important information in a timely manner. 7
Community Relations 5 +3% +10% 4 5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 3 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree 4.19 4.08 2 3.69 3.36 2018 1 2019 0 I feel welcome Kenston is open and when I visit honest in its dealings Kenston schools. with parents and residents. 8
Facilities & Finances 5 +5% +6% +3% 4 5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 3 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree 4.13 4.08 3.95 3.86 2 3.70 3.59 2018 1 2019 0 Kenston’s Kenston’s Kenston acts facilities are facilities are responsibly suitable for safe and with the public’s educating our secure. tax dollars. children. 9
Lowest Scoring Areas � The three lowest scoring areas on the survey are: • Acting responsibly with tax payer dollars. • Open and honest dealings with parents and residents. • Open and timely communication. 10
Suggestions � Provide opportunities for parents and community members to share opinions with the district (townhall format). � Ensure that ample time is reserved for questions at the end of presentations. � Provide remote access to board meetings, similar to neighboring districts: District Recording Structure Aurora Audio Recordings Chagrin Video Recordings Kenston None Orange Audio Recordings Solon Video Recordings Twins burg Video Recordings West Geauga None 11
Education 5 <-1% 4 5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 3 2- Disagree 4.25 1- Strongly Disagree 4.21 2 2018 1 2019 0 Kenston graduates are well-educated and prepared for success. 12
Evidence of Academic and Career Readiness Focus at Kenston � Since 2015, the district has: • Increased number of Advanced Placement courses. • Maintained strong ratings in state-based academic standards. • 100% passage of students for the 3rd grade reading guaranty standard. • Achieved an overall state report “A”grade. • Augmented student exposure to career options in middle and high school. • Includes career-oriented electives in a variety of fields. 13
Evidence of Academic and Career Readiness Focus at Kenston (cont.) � Improved its ranking with U.S. News and World Report , now ranking in the top 30 schools in the state of Ohio (out of 916 schools). • 22% improvement over 2015. • Among the top 3% of public schools in Ohio. 14
Overall Satisfaction 10 +3% 9 8 10- Very likely 1- Not at all 7 6 2018 5 2019 8.37 8.12 4 3 2 1 0 How likely is it that you would recommend the Kenston Schools to a friend or colleague? 15
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