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KCAC KENSTON CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1 Whats New at KCAC? Welcomed three new KCAC members. Formed four subcommittees: Communication Finance Legislation Marketing (new addition) Accepting applications for
KENSTON CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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Welcomed three new KCAC members. Formed four subcommittees:
Accepting applications for new committee members to join this school year.
What’s New at KCAC?
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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
2019-2020 KCAC Members
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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:
the community would increase public awareness of district progress in key areas of success.
2019 Kenston Community Survey
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Survey Participation
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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.
Survey Participation
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Would recommend the following steps to increase survey participation next year:
welcome activities (open houses, meet the teachers, etc.).
as the start of the school year is busy for families and staff.
to complete survey on campus.
Communications
1 2 3 4 5
4.20 3.72 3.83 4.07 3.70 3.43
2018 2019
5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree
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Kenston provides two-way communication. Communication is clear, open and timely. Kenston communicates important information in a timely manner.
+12% +1% +3%
Community Relations
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5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5
3.69 4.19 3.36 4.08
2018 2019
Kenston is open and honest in its dealings with parents and residents. I feel welcome when I visit Kenston schools.
+3% +10%
Facilities & Finances
1 2 3 4 5
3.70 4.08 4.13 3.59 3.86 3.95
2018 2019
5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree
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Kenston’s facilities are suitable for educating our children. Kenston’s facilities are safe and secure. Kenston acts responsibly with the public’s tax dollars.
+5% +6% +3%
Lowest Scoring Areas
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The three lowest scoring areas on the survey are:
residents.
Suggestions
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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
Education
5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Neutral 2- Disagree 1- Strongly Disagree
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1 2 3 4 5
4.21 4.25
2018 2019
Kenston graduates are well-educated and prepared for success.
<-1%
Evidence of Academic and Career Readiness Focus at Kenston
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Since 2015, the district has:
standards.
reading guaranty standard.
middle and high school.
fields.
Evidence of Academic and Career Readiness Focus at Kenston (cont.)
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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).
Overall Satisfaction
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8.37 8.12
2018 2019
10- Very likely 1- Not at all
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+3%
How likely is it that you would recommend the Kenston Schools to a friend