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Benchmarks
220 54.9%
125 31.2%
55 13.7%
1 .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
Count Percentage
226 56.4%
123 30.7%
51 12.7%
1 .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 1
Statements
223 55.6%
72 18.0%
95 23.7%
11 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
Count Percentage
219 54.6%
73 18.2%
102 25.4%
7 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
Count Percentage
211 52.6%
84 20.9%
98 24.4%
8 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
Count Percentage
210 52.4%
67 16.7%
108 26.9%
16 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
Count Percentage
202 50.4%
80 20.0%
108 26.9%
11 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
Count Percentage
198 49.4%
54 13.5%
136 33.9%
13 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 2
195 48.6%
84 20.9%
105 26.2%
17 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
Count Percentage
192 47.9%
71 17.7%
119 29.7%
19 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
Count Percentage
191 47.6%
98 24.4%
99 24.7%
13 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
Count Percentage
189 47.1%
69 17.2%
124 30.9%
19 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
Count Percentage
169 42.1%
67 16.7%
140 34.9%
25 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
Count Percentage
161 40.1%
95 23.7%
125 31.2%
20 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 3
141 35.2%
88 21.9%
137 34.2%
35 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 4
Tax Tolerance
281 70.1%
96 23.9%
24 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
Count Percentage
238 59.4%
133 33.2%
29 7.2%
1 .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
Count Percentage
196 48.9%
179 44.6%
25 6.2%
1 .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
Count Percentage
168 41.9%
203 50.6%
29 7.2%
1 .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
Count Percentage
138 34.4%
231 57.6%
31 7.7%
1 .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 5
Evaluate the District
47 11.7%
158 39.4%
85 21.2%
10 2.5%
10 2.5%
88 21.9%
3 .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
Count Percentage
176 43.9%
81 20.2%
76 19.0%
45 11.2%
17 4.2%
6 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradeCount Percentage
29 7.2%
111 27.7%
93 23.2%
39 9.7%
21 5.2%
108 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
Count Percentage
46 11.5%
125 31.2%
102 25.4%
41 10.2%
26 6.5%
61 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 6
49 12.2%
133 33.2%
101 25.2%
22 5.5%
10 2.5%
86 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
Count Percentage
21 5.2%
99 24.7%
110 27.4%
37 9.2%
17 4.2%
117 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
Count Percentage
118 39.2%
66 21.9%
49 16.3%
31 10.3%
21 7.0%
16 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
Count Percentage
195 67.0%
32 11.0%
20 6.9%
19 6.5%
19 6.5%
6 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changeCount Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 7
Community Perception
30 7.5%
36 9.0%
179 44.6%
150 37.4%
6 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
Count Percentage
45 11.2%
179 44.6%
82 20.4%
36 9.0%
59 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
Count Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 8
Information and Communications
135 33.7%
99 24.7%
70 17.5%
44 11.0%
28 7.0%
17 4.2%
8 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationCount Percentage
79 19.7%
163 40.6%
122 30.4%
32 8.0%
5 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
Count Percentage
114 28.4%
99 24.7%
88 21.9%
41 10.2%
28 7.0%
20 5.0%
11 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicateCount Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 9
Demography
193 48.1%
208 51.9%
MaleFemale
GenderCount Percentage
183 45.6%
218 54.4%
18 to 6465 and over
AgeCount Percentage
96 23.9%
114 28.4%
191 47.6%
K-12 ParentAlumni ParentNon-parent
Parent StatusCount Percentage
282 70.3%
119 29.7%
HomeownerRenter
Homeowner or renterCount Percentage
82 35.0%
152 65.0%
High schoolsome college, BS/ BA orgraduate school
EducationCount Percentage
88 37.6%
146 62.4%
Below $50,000$50,000 and higher
IncomeCount Percentage
168 73.4%
61 26.6%
15 years or lessMore than 15 years
Length of ResidenceCount Percentage
208 51.9%
193 48.1%
Before 2012After 2012
Registration DateCount Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 10
120 29.9%
141 35.2%
140 34.9%
Very Active VotersActive VotersLess Active and New Voters
Voter Activity ScaleCount Percentage
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 11
Benchmarks
50.8% 58.7% 54.9%
33.7% 28.8% 31.2%
15.0% 12.5% 13.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
52.3% 60.1% 56.4%
36.3% 25.5% 30.7%
11.4% 13.9% 12.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 12
Statements
48.7% 62.0% 55.6%
20.2% 15.9% 18.0%
29.0% 18.8% 23.7%
2.1% 3.4% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
50.3% 58.7% 54.6%
20.2% 16.3% 18.2%
27.5% 23.6% 25.4%
2.1% 1.4% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
49.7% 55.3% 52.6%
22.3% 19.7% 20.9%
26.9% 22.1% 24.4%
1.0% 2.9% 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
48.7% 55.8% 52.4%
19.7% 13.9% 16.7%
29.0% 25.0% 26.9%
2.6% 5.3% 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
47.7% 52.9% 50.4%
22.3% 17.8% 20.0%
26.9% 26.9% 26.9%
3.1% 2.4% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 13
46.6% 51.9% 49.4%
15.0% 12.0% 13.5%
37.3% 30.8% 33.9%
1.0% 5.3% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
44.0% 52.9% 48.6%
23.3% 18.8% 20.9%
28.5% 24.0% 26.2%
4.1% 4.3% 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
43.0% 52.4% 47.9%
18.7% 16.8% 17.7%
33.2% 26.4% 29.7%
5.2% 4.3% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
45.1% 50.0% 47.6%
24.9% 24.0% 24.4%
26.4% 23.1% 24.7%
3.6% 2.9% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
45.6% 48.6% 47.1%
19.7% 14.9% 17.2%
32.6% 29.3% 30.9%
2.1% 7.2% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 14
40.9% 43.3% 42.1%
20.2% 13.5% 16.7%
35.8% 34.1% 34.9%
3.1% 9.1% 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
37.8% 42.3% 40.1%
25.9% 21.6% 23.7%
33.2% 29.3% 31.2%
3.1% 6.7% 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
30.6% 39.4% 35.2%
23.8% 20.2% 21.9%
36.3% 32.2% 34.2%
9.3% 8.2% 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 15
Tax Tolerance
66.8% 73.1% 70.1%
28.0% 20.2% 23.9%
5.2% 6.7% 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
53.4% 64.9% 59.4%
39.9% 26.9% 33.2%
6.7% 7.7% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
43.0% 54.3% 48.9%
51.8% 38.0% 44.6%
5.2% 7.2% 6.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
38.3% 45.2% 41.9%
55.4% 46.2% 50.6%
6.2% 8.2% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
33.2% 35.6% 34.4%
61.1% 54.3% 57.6%
5.7% 9.6% 7.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 16
Evaluate the District
8.8% 14.4% 11.7%
42.5% 36.5% 39.4%
22.3% 20.2% 21.2%
3.1% 1.9% 2.5%
3.1% 1.9% 2.5%
19.7% 24.0% 21.9%
.5% 1.0% .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
43.0% 44.7% 43.9%
18.7% 21.6% 20.2%
19.7% 18.3% 19.0%
11.4% 11.1% 11.2%
5.2% 3.4% 4.2%
2.1% 1.0% 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
MalePercentage
FemaleGender
Percentage
Total
6.2% 8.2% 7.2%
30.1% 25.5% 27.7%
22.3% 24.0% 23.2%
9.3% 10.1% 9.7%
6.7% 3.8% 5.2%
25.4% 28.4% 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
9.3% 13.5% 11.5%
31.6% 30.8% 31.2%
26.9% 24.0% 25.4%
9.8% 10.6% 10.2%
6.7% 6.3% 6.5%
15.5% 14.9% 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 17
12.4% 12.0% 12.2%
32.1% 34.1% 33.2%
24.9% 25.5% 25.2%
5.2% 5.8% 5.5%
4.1% 1.0% 2.5%
21.2% 21.6% 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
4.7% 5.8% 5.2%
29.0% 20.7% 24.7%
26.9% 27.9% 27.4%
10.4% 8.2% 9.2%
5.7% 2.9% 4.2%
23.3% 34.6% 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
32.8% 44.5% 39.2%
21.2% 22.6% 21.9%
22.6% 11.0% 16.3%
6.6% 13.4% 10.3%
8.8% 5.5% 7.0%
8.0% 3.0% 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
68.4% 65.8% 67.0%
13.5% 8.9% 11.0%
3.0% 10.1% 6.9%
3.0% 9.5% 6.5%
8.3% 5.1% 6.5%
3.8% .6% 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
MalePercentage
FemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 18
Community Perception
8.8% 6.3% 7.5%
10.9% 7.2% 9.0%
45.1% 44.2% 44.6%
32.6% 41.8% 37.4%
2.6% .5% 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
9.8% 12.5% 11.2%
42.0% 47.1% 44.6%
23.3% 17.8% 20.4%
11.9% 6.3% 9.0%
13.0% 16.3% 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 19
Information and Communications
36.8% 30.8% 33.7%
24.4% 25.0% 24.7%
15.5% 19.2% 17.5%
10.4% 11.5% 11.0%
6.2% 7.7% 7.0%
4.7% 3.8% 4.2%
2.1% 1.9% 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
MalePercentage
FemaleGender
Percentage
Total
18.7% 20.7% 19.7%
44.6% 37.0% 40.6%
25.4% 35.1% 30.4%
10.9% 5.3% 8.0%
.5% 1.9% 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageMale
PercentageFemaleGender
Percentage
Total
27.5% 29.3% 28.4%
24.9% 24.5% 24.7%
20.7% 23.1% 21.9%
10.9% 9.6% 10.2%
8.3% 5.8% 7.0%
4.1% 5.8% 5.0%
3.6% 1.9% 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
MalePercentage
FemaleGender
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 20
Benchmarks
51.4% 57.8% 54.9%
29.5% 32.6% 31.2%
19.1% 9.2% 13.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
55.2% 57.3% 56.4%
29.5% 31.7% 30.7%
15.3% 10.6% 12.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 21
Statements
57.4% 54.1% 55.6%
14.8% 20.6% 18.0%
25.7% 22.0% 23.7%
2.2% 3.2% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
55.7% 53.7% 54.6%
15.3% 20.6% 18.2%
26.8% 24.3% 25.4%
2.2% 1.4% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
53.0% 52.3% 52.6%
18.0% 23.4% 20.9%
27.3% 22.0% 24.4%
1.6% 2.3% 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
51.4% 53.2% 52.4%
13.1% 19.7% 16.7%
31.7% 22.9% 26.9%
3.8% 4.1% 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
49.2% 51.4% 50.4%
20.8% 19.3% 20.0%
26.8% 27.1% 26.9%
3.3% 2.3% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 22
44.3% 53.7% 49.4%
13.1% 13.8% 13.5%
40.4% 28.4% 33.9%
2.2% 4.1% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
53.0% 45.0% 48.6%
18.6% 22.9% 20.9%
25.1% 27.1% 26.2%
3.3% 5.0% 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
46.4% 49.1% 47.9%
14.8% 20.2% 17.7%
34.4% 25.7% 29.7%
4.4% 5.0% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
44.8% 50.0% 47.6%
23.5% 25.2% 24.4%
28.4% 21.6% 24.7%
3.3% 3.2% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
48.6% 45.9% 47.1%
16.4% 17.9% 17.2%
31.7% 30.3% 30.9%
3.3% 6.0% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 23
42.1% 42.2% 42.1%
13.7% 19.3% 16.7%
39.3% 31.2% 34.9%
4.9% 7.3% 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
39.9% 40.4% 40.1%
23.0% 24.3% 23.7%
33.3% 29.4% 31.2%
3.8% 6.0% 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
32.8% 37.2% 35.2%
21.9% 22.0% 21.9%
37.2% 31.7% 34.2%
8.2% 9.2% 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
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Tax Tolerance
69.9% 70.2% 70.1%
24.0% 23.9% 23.9%
6.0% 6.0% 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
60.1% 58.7% 59.4%
32.8% 33.5% 33.2%
6.6% 7.8% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
50.8% 47.2% 48.9%
43.2% 45.9% 44.6%
6.0% 6.4% 6.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
44.3% 39.9% 41.9%
49.2% 51.8% 50.6%
6.6% 7.8% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
37.7% 31.7% 34.4%
56.3% 58.7% 57.6%
6.0% 9.2% 7.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
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Evaluate the District
8.2% 14.7% 11.7%
43.7% 35.8% 39.4%
22.4% 20.2% 21.2%
2.2% 2.8% 2.5%
1.6% 3.2% 2.5%
20.8% 22.9% 21.9%
1.1% .5% .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
49.7% 39.0% 43.9%
19.1% 21.1% 20.2%
16.9% 20.6% 19.0%
8.7% 13.3% 11.2%
4.4% 4.1% 4.2%
1.1% 1.8% 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
18 to 64Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
5.5% 8.7% 7.2%
26.2% 28.9% 27.7%
24.0% 22.5% 23.2%
13.1% 6.9% 9.7%
6.0% 4.6% 5.2%
25.1% 28.4% 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
11.5% 11.5% 11.5%
31.7% 30.7% 31.2%
29.0% 22.5% 25.4%
8.7% 11.5% 10.2%
4.9% 7.8% 6.5%
14.2% 16.1% 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
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10.9% 13.3% 12.2%
32.8% 33.5% 33.2%
30.1% 21.1% 25.2%
3.3% 7.3% 5.5%
2.7% 2.3% 2.5%
20.2% 22.5% 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
2.7% 7.3% 5.2%
23.0% 26.1% 24.7%
32.8% 22.9% 27.4%
11.5% 7.3% 9.2%
3.3% 5.0% 4.2%
26.8% 31.2% 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
40.7% 37.9% 39.2%
20.7% 23.0% 21.9%
17.9% 14.9% 16.3%
12.9% 8.1% 10.3%
4.3% 9.3% 7.0%
3.6% 6.8% 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
75.5% 59.2% 67.0%
7.9% 13.8% 11.0%
5.0% 8.6% 6.9%
6.5% 6.6% 6.5%
5.0% 7.9% 6.5%
3.9% 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
18 to 64Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
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Community Perception
7.7% 7.3% 7.5%
7.7% 10.1% 9.0%
41.5% 47.2% 44.6%
40.4% 34.9% 37.4%
2.7% .5% 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
12.0% 10.6% 11.2%
42.6% 46.3% 44.6%
25.1% 16.5% 20.4%
8.2% 9.6% 9.0%
12.0% 17.0% 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
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Information and Communications
35.0% 32.6% 33.7%
19.7% 28.9% 24.7%
22.4% 13.3% 17.5%
12.6% 9.6% 11.0%
4.4% 9.2% 7.0%
4.4% 4.1% 4.2%
1.6% 2.3% 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
18 to 64Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
24.6% 15.6% 19.7%
44.3% 37.6% 40.6%
24.0% 35.8% 30.4%
6.0% 9.6% 8.0%
1.1% 1.4% 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
Percentage18 to 64
Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
29.5% 27.5% 28.4%
24.6% 24.8% 24.7%
25.1% 19.3% 21.9%
7.7% 12.4% 10.2%
6.0% 7.8% 7.0%
4.4% 5.5% 5.0%
2.7% 2.8% 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
18 to 64Percentage65 and over
Age
Percentage
Total
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Benchmarks
57.3% 50.9% 56.0% 54.9%
27.1% 38.6% 28.8% 31.2%
15.6% 10.5% 14.7% 13.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
58.3% 51.8% 58.1% 56.4%
25.0% 36.8% 29.8% 30.7%
16.7% 10.5% 12.0% 12.7%
.9% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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Statements
55.2% 57.9% 54.5% 55.6%
18.8% 13.2% 20.4% 18.0%
21.9% 23.7% 24.6% 23.7%
4.2% 5.3% .5% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
63.5% 48.2% 53.9% 54.6%
13.5% 21.9% 18.3% 18.2%
19.8% 28.1% 26.7% 25.4%
3.1% 1.8% 1.0% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
64.6% 38.6% 55.0% 52.6%
16.7% 28.1% 18.8% 20.9%
15.6% 31.6% 24.6% 24.4%
3.1% 1.8% 1.6% 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
57.3% 48.2% 52.4% 52.4%
16.7% 18.4% 15.7% 16.7%
24.0% 27.2% 28.3% 26.9%
2.1% 6.1% 3.7% 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
50.0% 43.0% 55.0% 50.4%
25.0% 20.2% 17.3% 20.0%
19.8% 33.3% 26.7% 26.9%
5.2% 3.5% 1.0% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
45.8% 46.5% 52.9% 49.4%
17.7% 16.7% 9.4% 13.5%
32.3% 34.2% 34.6% 33.9%
4.2% 2.6% 3.1% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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51.0% 40.4% 52.4% 48.6%
19.8% 25.4% 18.8% 20.9%
22.9% 29.8% 25.7% 26.2%
6.3% 4.4% 3.1% 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
53.1% 43.0% 48.2% 47.9%
15.6% 21.9% 16.2% 17.7%
25.0% 30.7% 31.4% 29.7%
6.3% 4.4% 4.2% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
50.0% 43.0% 49.2% 47.6%
24.0% 22.8% 25.7% 24.4%
21.9% 28.9% 23.6% 24.7%
4.2% 5.3% 1.6% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
53.1% 43.0% 46.6% 47.1%
15.6% 20.2% 16.2% 17.2%
27.1% 30.7% 33.0% 30.9%
4.2% 6.1% 4.2% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
45.8% 40.4% 41.4% 42.1%
16.7% 19.3% 15.2% 16.7%
32.3% 31.6% 38.2% 34.9%
5.2% 8.8% 5.2% 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
46.9% 35.1% 39.8% 40.1%
22.9% 22.8% 24.6% 23.7%
27.1% 36.0% 30.4% 31.2%
3.1% 6.1% 5.2% 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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33.3% 33.3% 37.2% 35.2%
27.1% 17.5% 22.0% 21.9%
33.3% 33.3% 35.1% 34.2%
6.3% 15.8% 5.8% 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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Tax Tolerance
76.0% 64.0% 70.7% 70.1%
18.8% 28.9% 23.6% 23.9%
5.2% 7.0% 5.8% 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
Percentage
K-12 Parent
Percentage
Alumni Parent
Percentage
Non-parentParent Status
Percentage
Total
65.6% 50.9% 61.3% 59.4%
25.0% 42.1% 31.9% 33.2%
9.4% 7.0% 6.3% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
Percentage
K-12 Parent
Percentage
Alumni Parent
Percentage
Non-parentParent Status
Percentage
Total
55.2% 39.5% 51.3% 48.9%
40.6% 54.4% 40.8% 44.6%
3.1% 6.1% 7.9% 6.2%
1.0% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
Percentage
K-12 Parent
Percentage
Alumni Parent
Percentage
Non-parentParent Status
Percentage
Total
49.0% 33.3% 43.5% 41.9%
45.8% 61.4% 46.6% 50.6%
5.2% 4.4% 9.9% 7.2%
.9% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
Percentage
K-12 Parent
Percentage
Alumni Parent
Percentage
Non-parentParent Status
Percentage
Total
42.7% 24.6% 36.1% 34.4%
52.1% 68.4% 53.9% 57.6%
5.2% 6.1% 9.9% 7.7%
.9% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
Percentage
K-12 Parent
Percentage
Alumni Parent
Percentage
Non-parentParent Status
Percentage
Total
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Evaluate the District
11.5% 8.8% 13.6% 11.7%
53.1% 41.2% 31.4% 39.4%
20.8% 22.8% 20.4% 21.2%
3.1% 2.6% 2.1% 2.5%
5.2% 3.5% .5% 2.5%
5.2% 20.2% 31.4% 21.9%
1.0% .9% .5% .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
70.8% 46.5% 28.8% 43.9%
7.3% 15.8% 29.3% 20.2%
14.6% 14.9% 23.6% 19.0%
2.1% 16.7% 12.6% 11.2%
5.2% 3.5% 4.2% 4.2%
2.6% 1.6% 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
8.3% 5.3% 7.9% 7.2%
35.4% 24.6% 25.7% 27.7%
19.8% 28.9% 21.5% 23.2%
15.6% 9.6% 6.8% 9.7%
7.3% 7.0% 3.1% 5.2%
13.5% 24.6% 35.1% 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
17.7% 8.8% 9.9% 11.5%
31.3% 31.6% 30.9% 31.2%
28.1% 25.4% 24.1% 25.4%
13.5% 14.0% 6.3% 10.2%
6.3% 7.9% 5.8% 6.5%
3.1% 12.3% 23.0% 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
9.4% 13.2% 13.1% 12.2%
43.8% 31.6% 28.8% 33.2%
34.4% 21.1% 23.0% 25.2%
5.2% 6.1% 5.2% 5.5%
6.3% 1.8% 1.0% 2.5%
1.0% 26.3% 28.8% 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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5.2% 3.5% 6.3% 5.2%
21.9% 20.2% 28.8% 24.7%
35.4% 29.8% 22.0% 27.4%
14.6% 12.3% 4.7% 9.2%
8.3% 5.3% 1.6% 4.2%
14.6% 28.9% 36.6% 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
45.9% 40.0% 34.4% 39.2%
21.2% 28.2% 18.3% 21.9%
7.1% 17.6% 21.4% 16.3%
10.6% 5.9% 13.0% 10.3%
8.2% 5.9% 6.9% 7.0%
7.1% 2.4% 6.1% 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
69.9% 66.7% 65.4% 67.0%
4.8% 11.5% 14.6% 11.0%
9.6% 6.4% 5.4% 6.9%
8.4% 5.1% 6.2% 6.5%
3.6% 9.0% 6.9% 6.5%
3.6% 1.3% 1.5% 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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Community Perception
4.2% 7.9% 8.9% 7.5%
12.5% 9.6% 6.8% 9.0%
38.5% 47.4% 46.1% 44.6%
43.8% 34.2% 36.1% 37.4%
1.0% .9% 2.1% 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
14.6% 10.5% 9.9% 11.2%
43.8% 38.6% 48.7% 44.6%
26.0% 22.8% 16.2% 20.4%
8.3% 10.5% 8.4% 9.0%
7.3% 17.5% 16.8% 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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Information and Communications
27.1% 38.6% 34.0% 33.7%
19.8% 28.1% 25.1% 24.7%
15.6% 18.4% 17.8% 17.5%
17.7% 7.0% 9.9% 11.0%
8.3% 2.6% 8.9% 7.0%
9.4% 3.5% 2.1% 4.2%
2.1% 1.8% 2.1% 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
36.5% 21.1% 10.5% 19.7%
49.0% 37.7% 38.2% 40.6%
11.5% 31.6% 39.3% 30.4%
3.1% 7.9% 10.5% 8.0%
1.8% 1.6% 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
33.3% 27.2% 26.7% 28.4%
11.5% 40.4% 22.0% 24.7%
38.5% 11.4% 19.9% 21.9%
4.2% 9.6% 13.6% 10.2%
5.2% 2.6% 10.5% 7.0%
4.2% 6.1% 4.7% 5.0%
3.1% 2.6% 2.6% 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentageK-12 Parent
PercentageAlumni Parent
PercentageNon-parent
Parent Status
Percentage
Total
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Benchmarks
53.2% 58.8% 54.9%
32.6% 27.7% 31.2%
14.2% 12.6% 13.7%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
54.3% 61.3% 56.4%
32.3% 26.9% 30.7%
13.5% 10.9% 12.7%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
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Statements
53.9% 59.7% 55.6%
16.3% 21.8% 18.0%
27.0% 16.0% 23.7%
2.8% 2.5% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
55.0% 53.8% 54.6%
15.6% 24.4% 18.2%
27.3% 21.0% 25.4%
2.1% .8% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
52.8% 52.1% 52.6%
18.8% 26.1% 20.9%
26.6% 19.3% 24.4%
1.8% 2.5% 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
50.4% 57.1% 52.4%
14.2% 22.7% 16.7%
32.3% 14.3% 26.9%
3.2% 5.9% 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
48.9% 53.8% 50.4%
18.8% 22.7% 20.0%
29.8% 20.2% 26.9%
2.5% 3.4% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 40
44.7% 60.5% 49.4%
14.5% 10.9% 13.5%
37.9% 24.4% 33.9%
2.8% 4.2% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
48.2% 49.6% 48.6%
19.5% 24.4% 20.9%
27.0% 24.4% 26.2%
5.3% 1.7% 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
47.9% 47.9% 47.9%
15.6% 22.7% 17.7%
31.9% 24.4% 29.7%
4.6% 5.0% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
45.0% 53.8% 47.6%
24.5% 24.4% 24.4%
27.7% 17.6% 24.7%
2.8% 4.2% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
46.5% 48.7% 47.1%
16.0% 20.2% 17.2%
33.7% 24.4% 30.9%
3.9% 6.7% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 41
39.7% 47.9% 42.1%
18.4% 12.6% 16.7%
36.9% 30.3% 34.9%
5.0% 9.2% 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
39.7% 41.2% 40.1%
22.7% 26.1% 23.7%
33.7% 25.2% 31.2%
3.9% 7.6% 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
32.6% 41.2% 35.2%
23.0% 19.3% 21.9%
35.8% 30.3% 34.2%
8.5% 9.2% 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 42
Tax Tolerance
66.3% 79.0% 70.1%
27.3% 16.0% 23.9%
6.4% 5.0% 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
55.7% 68.1% 59.4%
36.2% 26.1% 33.2%
7.8% 5.9% 7.2%
.4% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
47.2% 52.9% 48.9%
46.1% 41.2% 44.6%
6.4% 5.9% 6.2%
.4% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
40.4% 45.4% 41.9%
52.8% 45.4% 50.6%
6.7% 8.4% 7.2%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
33.0% 37.8% 34.4%
59.6% 52.9% 57.6%
7.4% 8.4% 7.7%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 43
Evaluate the District
9.9% 16.0% 11.7%
44.0% 28.6% 39.4%
20.9% 21.8% 21.2%
2.5% 2.5% 2.5%
2.1% 3.4% 2.5%
19.5% 27.7% 21.9%
1.1% .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
46.8% 37.0% 43.9%
17.7% 26.1% 20.2%
19.9% 16.8% 19.0%
9.2% 16.0% 11.2%
5.0% 2.5% 4.2%
1.4% 1.7% 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
HomeownerPercentage
RenterHomeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
5.7% 10.9% 7.2%
26.2% 31.1% 27.7%
25.2% 18.5% 23.2%
11.7% 5.0% 9.7%
5.7% 4.2% 5.2%
25.5% 30.3% 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
9.2% 16.8% 11.5%
34.0% 24.4% 31.2%
26.2% 23.5% 25.4%
10.6% 9.2% 10.2%
5.0% 10.1% 6.5%
14.9% 16.0% 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 44
12.4% 11.8% 12.2%
34.4% 30.3% 33.2%
26.2% 22.7% 25.2%
5.3% 5.9% 5.5%
2.1% 3.4% 2.5%
19.5% 26.1% 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
5.0% 5.9% 5.2%
20.2% 35.3% 24.7%
31.6% 17.6% 27.4%
11.3% 4.2% 9.2%
4.6% 3.4% 4.2%
27.3% 33.6% 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
41.6% 32.9% 39.2%
23.3% 18.3% 21.9%
13.7% 23.2% 16.3%
11.9% 6.1% 10.3%
5.0% 12.2% 7.0%
4.6% 7.3% 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
71.4% 54.1% 67.0%
8.8% 17.6% 11.0%
6.9% 6.8% 6.9%
4.6% 12.2% 6.5%
7.4% 4.1% 6.5%
.9% 5.4% 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
HomeownerPercentage
RenterHomeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 45
Community Perception
7.4% 7.6% 7.5%
9.6% 7.6% 9.0%
41.8% 51.3% 44.6%
39.4% 32.8% 37.4%
1.8% .8% 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
9.9% 14.3% 11.2%
44.0% 46.2% 44.6%
23.8% 12.6% 20.4%
9.2% 8.4% 9.0%
13.1% 18.5% 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 46
Information and Communications
34.4% 31.9% 33.7%
20.9% 33.6% 24.7%
19.1% 13.4% 17.5%
12.8% 6.7% 11.0%
6.7% 7.6% 7.0%
4.3% 4.2% 4.2%
1.8% 2.5% 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
HomeownerPercentage
RenterHomeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
21.3% 16.0% 19.7%
42.6% 36.1% 40.6%
30.1% 31.1% 30.4%
5.0% 15.1% 8.0%
1.1% 1.7% 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageHomeowner
PercentageRenter
Homeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
28.7% 27.7% 28.4%
24.1% 26.1% 24.7%
23.4% 18.5% 21.9%
9.6% 11.8% 10.2%
7.1% 6.7% 7.0%
4.6% 5.9% 5.0%
2.5% 3.4% 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
HomeownerPercentage
RenterHomeowner or renter
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 47
Benchmarks
53.7% 52.6% 53.0%
32.9% 29.6% 30.8%
13.4% 17.8% 16.2%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
59.8% 54.6% 56.4%
28.0% 31.6% 30.3%
12.2% 13.8% 13.2%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 48
Statements
64.6% 54.6% 58.1%
14.6% 13.2% 13.7%
19.5% 29.6% 26.1%
1.2% 2.6% 2.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
57.3% 54.6% 55.6%
12.2% 16.4% 15.0%
29.3% 27.0% 27.8%
1.2% 2.0% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
50.0% 48.7% 49.1%
19.5% 21.7% 20.9%
30.5% 27.6% 28.6%
2.0% 1.3%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
53.7% 50.7% 51.7%
13.4% 11.8% 12.4%
25.6% 34.9% 31.6%
7.3% 2.6% 4.3%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
50.0% 49.3% 49.6%
13.4% 20.4% 17.9%
31.7% 28.9% 29.9%
4.9% 1.3% 2.6%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 49
48.8% 48.7% 48.7%
12.2% 11.8% 12.0%
36.6% 37.5% 37.2%
2.4% 2.0% 2.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
53.7% 50.7% 51.7%
14.6% 19.1% 17.5%
29.3% 27.0% 27.8%
2.4% 3.3% 3.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
41.5% 48.7% 46.2%
18.3% 13.2% 15.0%
37.8% 32.9% 34.6%
2.4% 5.3% 4.3%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
57.3% 42.1% 47.4%
17.1% 23.7% 21.4%
24.4% 30.9% 28.6%
1.2% 3.3% 2.6%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
53.7% 46.1% 48.7%
18.3% 13.2% 15.0%
24.4% 37.5% 32.9%
3.7% 3.3% 3.4%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 50
40.2% 41.4% 41.0%
9.8% 16.4% 14.1%
45.1% 37.5% 40.2%
4.9% 4.6% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
36.6% 41.4% 39.7%
29.3% 19.1% 22.6%
30.5% 36.2% 34.2%
3.7% 3.3% 3.4%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
41.5% 32.9% 35.9%
17.1% 20.4% 19.2%
30.5% 40.1% 36.8%
11.0% 6.6% 8.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 51
Tax Tolerance
75.6% 68.4% 70.9%
18.3% 26.3% 23.5%
6.1% 5.3% 5.6%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
61.0% 60.5% 60.7%
30.5% 34.2% 32.9%
7.3% 5.3% 6.0%
1.2% .4%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
48.8% 49.3% 49.1%
48.8% 42.1% 44.4%
2.4% 8.6% 6.4%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
41.5% 40.8% 41.0%
56.1% 50.7% 52.6%
2.4% 8.6% 6.4%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
32.9% 34.9% 34.2%
63.4% 57.2% 59.4%
3.7% 7.9% 6.4%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 52
Evaluate the District
9.8% 10.5% 10.3%
45.1% 41.4% 42.7%
20.7% 23.0% 22.2%
3.7% 2.6% 3.0%
3.7% .7% 1.7%
17.1% 20.4% 19.2%
1.3% .9%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
45.1% 47.4% 46.6%
14.6% 21.1% 18.8%
14.6% 17.8% 16.7%
19.5% 7.9% 12.0%
4.9% 4.6% 4.7%
1.2% 1.3% 1.3%
Experience of you or familyExperience of friends orneighborsDon't knowInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
High schoolPercentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
9.8% 3.9% 6.0%
23.2% 28.9% 26.9%
25.6% 25.0% 25.2%
12.2% 11.8% 12.0%
4.9% 5.9% 5.6%
24.4% 24.3% 24.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
9.8% 11.8% 11.1%
36.6% 31.6% 33.3%
19.5% 33.6% 28.6%
13.4% 5.3% 8.1%
6.1% 3.3% 4.3%
14.6% 14.5% 14.5%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 53
13.4% 11.2% 12.0%
29.3% 34.9% 32.9%
23.2% 29.6% 27.4%
6.1% 3.9% 4.7%
1.2% 2.6% 2.1%
26.8% 17.8% 20.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
4.9% 2.6% 3.4%
18.3% 25.0% 22.6%
34.1% 28.9% 30.8%
8.5% 11.2% 10.3%
4.9% 3.3% 3.8%
29.3% 28.9% 29.1%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
35.5% 38.3% 37.4%
22.6% 22.5% 22.5%
22.6% 18.3% 19.8%
6.5% 13.3% 11.0%
8.1% 4.2% 5.5%
4.8% 3.3% 3.8%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
63.1% 74.6% 70.4%
13.8% 7.0% 9.5%
9.2% 5.3% 6.7%
7.7% 6.1% 6.7%
6.2% 6.1% 6.1%
.9% .6%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeSmaller class sizesScheduling/ busingFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
High schoolPercentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 54
Community Perception
8.5% 6.6% 7.3%
7.3% 8.6% 8.1%
50.0% 39.5% 43.2%
34.1% 42.1% 39.3%
3.3% 2.1%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
14.6% 15.1% 15.0%
41.5% 42.8% 42.3%
24.4% 23.0% 23.5%
6.1% 7.9% 7.3%
13.4% 11.2% 12.0%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 55
Information and Communications
37.8% 34.2% 35.5%
20.7% 21.1% 20.9%
23.2% 19.1% 20.5%
11.0% 12.5% 12.0%
2.4% 5.9% 4.7%
3.7% 5.3% 4.7%
1.2% 2.0% 1.7%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolOtherA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
High schoolPercentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
26.8% 22.4% 23.9%
41.5% 44.1% 43.2%
22.0% 27.6% 25.6%
8.5% 3.9% 5.6%
1.2% 2.0% 1.7%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageHigh school
Percentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
28.0% 28.9% 28.6%
32.9% 25.0% 27.8%
19.5% 23.7% 22.2%
9.8% 6.6% 7.7%
2.4% 8.6% 6.4%
6.1% 3.9% 4.7%
1.2% 3.3% 2.6%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
High schoolPercentage
some college, BS/ BAor graduate school
Education
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 56
Benchmarks
58.0% 50.0% 53.0%
27.3% 32.9% 30.8%
14.8% 17.1% 16.2%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
58.0% 55.5% 56.4%
27.3% 32.2% 30.3%
14.8% 12.3% 13.2%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 57
Statements
58.0% 58.2% 58.1%
11.4% 15.1% 13.7%
28.4% 24.7% 26.1%
2.3% 2.1% 2.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
60.2% 52.7% 55.6%
12.5% 16.4% 15.0%
27.3% 28.1% 27.8%
2.7% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
45.5% 51.4% 49.1%
26.1% 17.8% 20.9%
27.3% 29.5% 28.6%
1.1% 1.4% 1.3%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
51.1% 52.1% 51.7%
13.6% 11.6% 12.4%
29.5% 32.9% 31.6%
5.7% 3.4% 4.3%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
51.1% 48.6% 49.6%
19.3% 17.1% 17.9%
29.5% 30.1% 29.9%
4.1% 2.6%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
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53.4% 45.9% 48.7%
9.1% 13.7% 12.0%
36.4% 37.7% 37.2%
1.1% 2.7% 2.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
55.7% 49.3% 51.7%
12.5% 20.5% 17.5%
30.7% 26.0% 27.8%
1.1% 4.1% 3.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
38.6% 50.7% 46.2%
14.8% 15.1% 15.0%
42.0% 30.1% 34.6%
4.5% 4.1% 4.3%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
48.9% 46.6% 47.4%
19.3% 22.6% 21.4%
31.8% 26.7% 28.6%
4.1% 2.6%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
47.7% 49.3% 48.7%
14.8% 15.1% 15.0%
34.1% 32.2% 32.9%
3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
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39.8% 41.8% 41.0%
13.6% 14.4% 14.1%
42.0% 39.0% 40.2%
4.5% 4.8% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
40.9% 39.0% 39.7%
26.1% 20.5% 22.6%
30.7% 36.3% 34.2%
2.3% 4.1% 3.4%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
43.2% 31.5% 35.9%
11.4% 24.0% 19.2%
39.8% 34.9% 36.8%
5.7% 9.6% 8.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
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Tax Tolerance
73.9% 69.2% 70.9%
19.3% 26.0% 23.5%
6.8% 4.8% 5.6%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
69.3% 55.5% 60.7%
25.0% 37.7% 32.9%
5.7% 6.2% 6.0%
.7% .4%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
50.0% 48.6% 49.1%
44.3% 44.5% 44.4%
5.7% 6.8% 6.4%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
37.5% 43.2% 41.0%
58.0% 49.3% 52.6%
4.5% 7.5% 6.4%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
28.4% 37.7% 34.2%
63.6% 56.8% 59.4%
8.0% 5.5% 6.4%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
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Evaluate the District
13.6% 8.2% 10.3%
35.2% 47.3% 42.7%
20.5% 23.3% 22.2%
6.8% .7% 3.0%
3.4% .7% 1.7%
20.5% 18.5% 19.2%
1.4% .9%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
39.8% 50.7% 46.6%
18.2% 19.2% 18.8%
15.9% 17.1% 16.7%
18.2% 8.2% 12.0%
6.8% 3.4% 4.7%
1.1% 1.4% 1.3%
Experience of you or familyExperience of friends orneighborsDon't knowInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
Below $50,000Percentage
$50,000 and higherIncome
Percentage
Total
6.8% 5.5% 6.0%
26.1% 27.4% 26.9%
22.7% 26.7% 25.2%
8.0% 14.4% 12.0%
8.0% 4.1% 5.6%
28.4% 21.9% 24.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
9.1% 12.3% 11.1%
31.8% 34.2% 33.3%
33.0% 26.0% 28.6%
5.7% 9.6% 8.1%
5.7% 3.4% 4.3%
14.8% 14.4% 14.5%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
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10.2% 13.0% 12.0%
29.5% 34.9% 32.9%
23.9% 29.5% 27.4%
5.7% 4.1% 4.7%
2.3% 2.1% 2.1%
28.4% 16.4% 20.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
22.7% 22.6% 22.6%
29.5% 31.5% 30.8%
3.4% 14.4% 10.3%
5.7% 2.7% 3.8%
35.2% 25.3% 29.1%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
29.6% 42.3% 37.4%
22.5% 22.5% 22.5%
23.9% 17.1% 19.8%
11.3% 10.8% 11.0%
9.9% 2.7% 5.5%
2.8% 4.5% 3.8%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
52.9% 81.7% 70.4%
11.4% 8.3% 9.5%
12.9% 2.8% 6.7%
11.4% 3.7% 6.7%
10.0% 3.7% 6.1%
1.4% .6%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeSmaller class sizesScheduling/ busingFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
Below $50,000Percentage
$50,000 and higherIncome
Percentage
Total
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Community Perception
10.2% 5.5% 7.3%
8.0% 8.2% 8.1%
38.6% 45.9% 43.2%
40.9% 38.4% 39.3%
2.3% 2.1% 2.1%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
19.3% 12.3% 15.0%
43.2% 41.8% 42.3%
19.3% 26.0% 23.5%
3.4% 9.6% 7.3%
14.8% 10.3% 12.0%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
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Information and Communications
40.9% 32.2% 35.5%
21.6% 20.5% 20.9%
17.0% 22.6% 20.5%
10.2% 13.0% 12.0%
4.5% 4.8% 4.7%
4.5% 4.8% 4.7%
1.1% 2.1% 1.7%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolOtherA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
Below $50,000Percentage
$50,000 and higherIncome
Percentage
Total
20.5% 26.0% 23.9%
43.2% 43.2% 43.2%
30.7% 22.6% 25.6%
4.5% 6.2% 5.6%
1.1% 2.1% 1.7%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageBelow $50,000
Percentage$50,000 and higher
Income
Percentage
Total
31.8% 26.7% 28.6%
28.4% 27.4% 27.8%
17.0% 25.3% 22.2%
10.2% 6.2% 7.7%
4.5% 7.5% 6.4%
3.4% 5.5% 4.7%
4.5% 1.4% 2.6%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
Below $50,000Percentage
$50,000 and higherIncome
Percentage
Total
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Benchmarks
50.6% 57.4% 52.4%
32.1% 29.5% 31.4%
17.3% 13.1% 16.2%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
56.5% 54.1% 55.9%
32.1% 27.9% 31.0%
11.3% 18.0% 13.1%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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Statements
56.0% 62.3% 57.6%
14.3% 11.5% 13.5%
27.4% 24.6% 26.6%
2.4% 1.6% 2.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
54.2% 55.7% 54.6%
15.5% 14.8% 15.3%
28.6% 27.9% 28.4%
1.8% 1.6% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
45.8% 57.4% 48.9%
22.6% 16.4% 21.0%
30.4% 26.2% 29.3%
1.2% .9%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
51.2% 54.1% 52.0%
11.9% 11.5% 11.8%
33.3% 29.5% 32.3%
3.6% 4.9% 3.9%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
47.0% 52.5% 48.5%
19.0% 16.4% 18.3%
32.1% 26.2% 30.6%
1.8% 4.9% 2.6%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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46.4% 52.5% 48.0%
11.9% 11.5% 11.8%
38.7% 36.1% 38.0%
3.0% 2.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
51.8% 49.2% 51.1%
18.5% 14.8% 17.5%
26.2% 34.4% 28.4%
3.6% 1.6% 3.1%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
42.9% 54.1% 45.9%
17.3% 8.2% 14.8%
35.1% 34.4% 34.9%
4.8% 3.3% 4.4%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
44.0% 55.7% 47.2%
21.4% 19.7% 21.0%
31.5% 23.0% 29.3%
3.0% 1.6% 2.6%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
48.8% 49.2% 48.9%
13.7% 16.4% 14.4%
33.9% 31.1% 33.2%
3.6% 3.3% 3.5%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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38.1% 44.3% 39.7%
14.9% 13.1% 14.4%
41.7% 39.3% 41.0%
5.4% 3.3% 4.8%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
38.7% 45.9% 40.6%
22.0% 21.3% 21.8%
35.1% 31.1% 34.1%
4.2% 1.6% 3.5%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
35.7% 34.4% 35.4%
17.9% 23.0% 19.2%
39.9% 31.1% 37.6%
6.5% 11.5% 7.9%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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Tax Tolerance
70.8% 70.5% 70.7%
25.0% 19.7% 23.6%
4.2% 9.8% 5.7%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
60.7% 57.4% 59.8%
34.5% 31.1% 33.6%
4.2% 11.5% 6.1%
.6% .4%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
48.2% 49.2% 48.5%
45.2% 44.3% 45.0%
6.5% 6.6% 6.6%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
41.1% 39.3% 40.6%
53.0% 52.5% 52.8%
6.0% 8.2% 6.6%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
35.1% 31.1% 34.1%
58.3% 62.3% 59.4%
6.5% 6.6% 6.6%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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Evaluate the District
10.7% 6.6% 9.6%
36.9% 60.7% 43.2%
24.4% 16.4% 22.3%
2.4% 4.9% 3.1%
1.8% 1.6% 1.7%
22.6% 9.8% 19.2%
1.2% .9%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
38.7% 65.6% 45.9%
19.6% 18.0% 19.2%
20.2% 6.6% 16.6%
13.7% 8.2% 12.2%
6.0% 1.6% 4.8%
1.8% 1.3%
Experience of you or familyExperience of friends orneighborsDon't knowInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
15 years or lessPercentage
More than 15 yearsLength of Residence
Percentage
Total
5.4% 6.6% 5.7%
25.6% 26.2% 25.8%
22.6% 34.4% 25.8%
13.7% 8.2% 12.2%
7.7% 5.7%
25.0% 24.6% 24.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
11.9% 9.8% 11.4%
27.4% 49.2% 33.2%
29.8% 23.0% 27.9%
9.5% 4.9% 8.3%
5.4% 1.6% 4.4%
16.1% 11.5% 14.8%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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9.5% 18.0% 11.8%
29.2% 45.9% 33.6%
29.2% 19.7% 26.6%
4.8% 4.9% 4.8%
3.0% 2.2%
24.4% 11.5% 21.0%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
3.0% 3.3% 3.1%
22.0% 23.0% 22.3%
28.0% 39.3% 31.0%
11.3% 8.2% 10.5%
5.4% 3.9%
30.4% 26.2% 29.3%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
36.8% 41.5% 38.2%
23.2% 18.9% 21.9%
19.2% 20.8% 19.7%
10.4% 13.2% 11.2%
6.4% 1.9% 5.1%
4.0% 3.8% 3.9%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
67.4% 82.2% 71.3%
9.3% 11.1% 9.8%
7.8% 2.2% 6.3%
8.5% 6.3%
6.2% 4.4% 5.7%
.8% .6%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeSmaller class sizesFacilitiesScheduling/ busingChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
15 years or lessPercentage
More than 15 yearsLength of Residence
Percentage
Total
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Community Perception
8.9% 3.3% 7.4%
6.5% 13.1% 8.3%
44.0% 42.6% 43.7%
38.7% 37.7% 38.4%
1.8% 3.3% 2.2%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
15.5% 11.5% 14.4%
41.7% 44.3% 42.4%
21.4% 29.5% 23.6%
8.9% 3.3% 7.4%
12.5% 11.5% 12.2%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
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Information and Communications
33.9% 39.3% 35.4%
22.0% 19.7% 21.4%
20.2% 19.7% 20.1%
11.3% 13.1% 11.8%
5.4% 3.3% 4.8%
6.0% 1.6% 4.8%
1.2% 3.3% 1.7%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolOtherA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
15 years or lessPercentage
More than 15 yearsLength of Residence
Percentage
Total
23.2% 26.2% 24.0%
41.7% 47.5% 43.2%
25.6% 24.6% 25.3%
7.1% 1.6% 5.7%
2.4% 1.7%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
Percentage15 years or less
PercentageMore than 15 years
Length of Residence
Percentage
Total
32.7% 18.0% 28.8%
25.6% 34.4% 27.9%
21.4% 21.3% 21.4%
6.5% 11.5% 7.9%
6.5% 6.6% 6.6%
4.2% 6.6% 4.8%
3.0% 1.6% 2.6%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
15 years or lessPercentage
More than 15 yearsLength of Residence
Percentage
Total
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Benchmarks
55.3% 54.4% 54.9%
31.7% 30.6% 31.2%
13.0% 14.5% 13.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
58.7% 53.9% 56.4%
29.8% 31.6% 30.7%
11.5% 14.0% 12.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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Statements
56.7% 54.4% 55.6%
13.5% 22.8% 18.0%
26.9% 20.2% 23.7%
2.9% 2.6% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
56.3% 52.8% 54.6%
14.9% 21.8% 18.2%
26.9% 23.8% 25.4%
1.9% 1.6% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
50.5% 54.9% 52.6%
20.7% 21.2% 20.9%
26.9% 21.8% 24.4%
1.9% 2.1% 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
55.3% 49.2% 52.4%
11.5% 22.3% 16.7%
29.8% 23.8% 26.9%
3.4% 4.7% 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
51.0% 49.7% 50.4%
15.9% 24.4% 20.0%
29.8% 23.8% 26.9%
3.4% 2.1% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 76
47.1% 51.8% 49.4%
13.9% 13.0% 13.5%
37.0% 30.6% 33.9%
1.9% 4.7% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
54.3% 42.5% 48.6%
17.3% 24.9% 20.9%
25.5% 26.9% 26.2%
2.9% 5.7% 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
48.6% 47.2% 47.9%
15.4% 20.2% 17.7%
31.3% 28.0% 29.7%
4.8% 4.7% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
48.1% 47.2% 47.6%
23.6% 25.4% 24.4%
24.5% 24.9% 24.7%
3.8% 2.6% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
49.5% 44.6% 47.1%
12.5% 22.3% 17.2%
34.1% 27.5% 30.9%
3.8% 5.7% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 77
42.3% 42.0% 42.1%
15.9% 17.6% 16.7%
37.0% 32.6% 34.9%
4.8% 7.8% 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
40.9% 39.4% 40.1%
21.2% 26.4% 23.7%
33.7% 28.5% 31.2%
4.3% 5.7% 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
39.4% 30.6% 35.2%
16.8% 27.5% 21.9%
35.1% 33.2% 34.2%
8.7% 8.8% 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 78
Tax Tolerance
68.3% 72.0% 70.1%
25.5% 22.3% 23.9%
6.3% 5.7% 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
60.6% 58.0% 59.4%
31.3% 35.2% 33.2%
7.7% 6.7% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
50.0% 47.7% 48.9%
44.2% 45.1% 44.6%
5.3% 7.3% 6.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
39.9% 44.0% 41.9%
52.4% 48.7% 50.6%
7.2% 7.3% 7.2%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
34.1% 34.7% 34.4%
58.7% 56.5% 57.6%
6.7% 8.8% 7.7%
.5% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 79
Evaluate the District
9.6% 14.0% 11.7%
45.2% 33.2% 39.4%
19.7% 22.8% 21.2%
2.4% 2.6% 2.5%
1.9% 3.1% 2.5%
20.2% 23.8% 21.9%
1.0% .5% .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
46.6% 40.9% 43.9%
17.8% 22.8% 20.2%
18.8% 19.2% 19.0%
9.6% 13.0% 11.2%
5.3% 3.1% 4.2%
1.9% 1.0% 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
7.2% 7.3% 7.2%
26.4% 29.0% 27.7%
25.5% 20.7% 23.2%
11.5% 7.8% 9.7%
3.8% 6.7% 5.2%
25.5% 28.5% 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
12.5% 10.4% 11.5%
31.3% 31.1% 31.2%
26.9% 23.8% 25.4%
11.1% 9.3% 10.2%
3.8% 9.3% 6.5%
14.4% 16.1% 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 80
11.1% 13.5% 12.2%
32.2% 34.2% 33.2%
30.3% 19.7% 25.2%
4.8% 6.2% 5.5%
1.9% 3.1% 2.5%
19.7% 23.3% 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
4.3% 6.2% 5.2%
20.7% 29.0% 24.7%
30.3% 24.4% 27.4%
11.5% 6.7% 9.2%
3.8% 4.7% 4.2%
29.3% 29.0% 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
41.1% 37.0% 39.2%
24.5% 18.8% 21.9%
17.2% 15.2% 16.3%
10.4% 10.1% 10.3%
3.7% 10.9% 7.0%
3.1% 8.0% 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
69.9% 63.7% 67.0%
10.3% 11.9% 11.0%
7.1% 6.7% 6.9%
5.8% 7.4% 6.5%
7.1% 5.9% 6.5%
4.4% 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
Before 2012Percentage
After 2012Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 81
Community Perception
8.2% 6.7% 7.5%
10.6% 7.3% 9.0%
38.0% 51.8% 44.6%
41.8% 32.6% 37.4%
1.4% 1.6% 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
11.1% 11.4% 11.2%
43.3% 46.1% 44.6%
20.7% 20.2% 20.4%
8.7% 9.3% 9.0%
16.3% 13.0% 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 82
Information and Communications
36.1% 31.1% 33.7%
18.3% 31.6% 24.7%
19.2% 15.5% 17.5%
13.0% 8.8% 11.0%
6.3% 7.8% 7.0%
3.8% 4.7% 4.2%
3.4% .5% 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
25.0% 14.0% 19.7%
42.3% 38.9% 40.6%
26.9% 34.2% 30.4%
4.3% 11.9% 8.0%
1.4% 1.0% 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageBefore 2012
PercentageAfter 2012
Registration Date
Percentage
Total
30.8% 25.9% 28.4%
28.4% 20.7% 24.7%
22.1% 21.8% 21.9%
4.8% 16.1% 10.2%
7.2% 6.7% 7.0%
4.8% 5.2% 5.0%
1.9% 3.6% 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
Before 2012Percentage
After 2012Registration Date
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 83
Benchmarks
56.7% 55.3% 52.9% 54.9%
30.0% 34.0% 29.3% 31.2%
12.5% 10.6% 17.9% 13.7%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q10: Favor or opposerevenue cap increase
Percentage
Very Active Voters
Percentage
Active Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
58.3% 61.0% 50.0% 56.4%
29.2% 29.1% 33.6% 30.7%
11.7% 9.9% 16.4% 12.7%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q24: Favor or opposeafter information
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 84
Statements
60.0% 63.1% 44.3% 55.6%
12.5% 14.2% 26.4% 18.0%
25.0% 21.3% 25.0% 23.7%
2.5% 1.4% 4.3% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q12: Eliminated more than40 teaching positions
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
58.3% 62.4% 43.6% 54.6%
13.3% 16.3% 24.3% 18.2%
27.5% 19.9% 29.3% 25.4%
.8% 1.4% 2.9% 1.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q13: Class size hasincreased at all grade levels
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
50.0% 58.9% 48.6% 52.6%
23.3% 17.7% 22.1% 20.9%
23.3% 22.7% 27.1% 24.4%
3.3% .7% 2.1% 2.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q23: District hasclosed two elementaryschools and might beforced to close more
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
52.5% 57.4% 47.1% 52.4%
13.3% 14.9% 21.4% 16.7%
25.0% 27.0% 28.6% 26.9%
9.2% .7% 2.9% 4.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q20: Without additionalrevenue, cut more than $11million over next two years
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
55.8% 53.2% 42.9% 50.4%
14.2% 19.1% 25.7% 20.0%
28.3% 25.5% 27.1% 26.9%
1.7% 2.1% 4.3% 2.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q15: Budget for classroomsupplies cut by 20%
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
56.7% 51.8% 40.7% 49.4%
11.7% 15.6% 12.9% 13.5%
29.2% 31.2% 40.7% 33.9%
2.5% 1.4% 5.7% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q21: District has lowesttax rate in the area
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 85
59.2% 53.9% 34.3% 48.6%
14.2% 19.9% 27.9% 20.9%
23.3% 22.7% 32.1% 26.2%
3.3% 3.5% 5.7% 4.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q16: Technology budgetcut by more than $700,000
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
52.5% 49.6% 42.1% 47.9%
12.5% 20.6% 19.3% 17.7%
30.0% 27.0% 32.1% 29.7%
5.0% 2.8% 6.4% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q19: Eliminated a numberof rigorous AP courses
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
54.2% 46.1% 43.6% 47.6%
21.7% 24.1% 27.1% 24.4%
20.8% 26.2% 26.4% 24.7%
3.3% 3.5% 2.9% 3.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q14: Student access to thelibrary reduced limitingindependent research
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
50.8% 55.3% 35.7% 47.1%
11.7% 15.6% 23.6% 17.2%
31.7% 27.7% 33.6% 30.9%
5.8% 1.4% 7.1% 4.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q11: $12 million cutover last five years
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
49.2% 41.1% 37.1% 42.1%
10.0% 22.0% 17.1% 16.7%
33.3% 32.6% 38.6% 34.9%
7.5% 4.3% 7.1% 6.2%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q17: Cuts guided bycommunity-based committee
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
44.2% 44.7% 32.1% 40.1%
21.7% 22.0% 27.1% 23.7%
29.2% 29.8% 34.3% 31.2%
5.0% 3.5% 6.4% 5.0%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q22: Eliminated foreignlanguage programs inelementary and middleschools
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 86
40.0% 35.5% 30.7% 35.2%
18.3% 19.1% 27.9% 21.9%
30.8% 37.6% 33.6% 34.2%
10.8% 7.8% 7.9% 8.7%
More likelyLess likelyNo differenceDon't know
Q18: Eliminated District'sdistance learning program
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 87
Tax Tolerance
72.5% 70.9% 67.1% 70.1%
21.7% 24.1% 25.7% 23.9%
5.8% 5.0% 7.1% 6.0%
FavorOpposeUndecided
Q25: Taxes increasedby $21 per $100,000
Percentage
Very Active Voters
Percentage
Active Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
61.7% 64.5% 52.1% 59.4%
28.3% 31.2% 39.3% 33.2%
9.2% 4.3% 8.6% 7.2%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q26: Taxes increasedby $42 per $100,000
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
55.0% 47.5% 45.0% 48.9%
39.2% 46.1% 47.9% 44.6%
5.8% 6.4% 6.4% 6.2%
.7% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q27: Taxes increasedby $63 per $100,000
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
44.2% 41.1% 40.7% 41.9%
48.3% 51.1% 52.1% 50.6%
7.5% 7.1% 7.1% 7.2%
.7% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q28: Taxes increasedby $84 per $100,000
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
35.0% 36.9% 31.4% 34.4%
60.0% 55.3% 57.9% 57.6%
4.2% 7.8% 10.7% 7.7%
.8% .2%
FavorOpposeUndecidedRefused
Q29: Taxes increasedby $105 per $100,000
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 88
Evaluate the District
9.2% 13.5% 12.1% 11.7%
44.2% 41.8% 32.9% 39.4%
22.5% 20.6% 20.7% 21.2%
1.7% 2.1% 3.6% 2.5%
3.3% .7% 3.6% 2.5%
19.2% 20.6% 25.7% 21.9%
.7% 1.4% .7%
ABCDFDon't KnowRefused
Q2: Grade the schoolsin the Oshkosh Area SD
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
44.2% 45.4% 42.1% 43.9%
19.2% 17.7% 23.6% 20.2%
19.2% 18.4% 19.3% 19.0%
12.5% 11.3% 10.0% 11.2%
3.3% 6.4% 2.9% 4.2%
1.7% .7% 2.1% 1.5%
Experience of you or familyDon't knowExperience of friends orneighborsInfo from Newspapers, radioor TVInfo directly from DistrictRefused
Q3: Basis of gradePercentage
Very Active VotersPercentage
Active VotersPercentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
10.0% 7.1% 5.0% 7.2%
25.8% 29.8% 27.1% 27.7%
26.7% 25.5% 17.9% 23.2%
10.8% 8.5% 10.0% 9.7%
5.0% 3.5% 7.1% 5.2%
21.7% 25.5% 32.9% 26.9%
ABCDFDon't know
Q4: Grade job spendingtax dollars wisely
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
10.0% 13.5% 10.7% 11.5%
35.8% 29.8% 28.6% 31.2%
25.8% 26.2% 24.3% 25.4%
10.8% 9.2% 10.7% 10.2%
4.2% 3.5% 11.4% 6.5%
13.3% 17.7% 14.3% 15.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q5: Keeping the publicinformed about District plans
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
8.3% 12.8% 15.0% 12.2%
26.7% 34.8% 37.1% 33.2%
33.3% 27.0% 16.4% 25.2%
5.8% 6.4% 4.3% 5.5%
3.3% .7% 3.6% 2.5%
22.5% 18.4% 23.6% 21.4%
ABCDFDon't know
Q6: Grade the conditionof classrooms, buildingsand other facilities
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
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The Center for Community Opinion, Page 89
5.8% 3.5% 6.4% 5.2%
20.8% 27.0% 25.7% 24.7%
31.7% 28.4% 22.9% 27.4%
10.8% 11.3% 5.7% 9.2%
5.0% 2.8% 5.0% 4.2%
25.8% 27.0% 34.3% 29.2%
ABCDFDon't know
Q7: Grade financialmanagement
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
28.6% 50.0% 37.9% 39.2%
31.6% 18.5% 15.8% 21.9%
25.5% 10.2% 13.7% 16.3%
5.1% 13.9% 11.6% 10.3%
6.1% 2.8% 12.6% 7.0%
3.1% 4.6% 8.4% 5.3%
TeachersA positive responseOther/ MiscellaneousSpecific programsNothingCommunity involvement
Q8: Best thing aboutOshkosh Area SD
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
68.1% 68.5% 64.1% 67.0%
8.8% 11.1% 13.0% 11.0%
6.6% 6.5% 7.6% 6.9%
6.6% 6.5% 6.5% 6.5%
8.8% 7.4% 3.3% 6.5%
1.1% 5.4% 2.1%
Other/ MiscellaneousThere is nothing to changeScheduling/ busingSmaller class sizesFacilitiesChange everything
Q9: One thing to changePercentage
Very Active VotersPercentage
Active VotersPercentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrictCommunity Survey - 2013
The Center for Community Opinion, Page 90
Community Perception
10.0% 6.4% 6.4% 7.5%
6.7% 12.1% 7.9% 9.0%
45.0% 35.5% 53.6% 44.6%
38.3% 44.7% 29.3% 37.4%
1.4% 2.9% 1.5%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
Q34: Never votefor tax increase
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
10.8% 12.8% 10.0% 11.2%
45.0% 48.2% 40.7% 44.6%
25.0% 16.3% 20.7% 20.4%
8.3% 9.9% 8.6% 9.0%
10.8% 12.8% 20.0% 14.7%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeDon't know
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PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
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41.7% 34.0% 26.4% 33.7%
20.0% 23.4% 30.0% 24.7%
18.3% 16.3% 17.9% 17.5%
12.5% 7.8% 12.9% 11.0%
4.2% 9.9% 6.4% 7.0%
1.7% 5.0% 5.7% 4.2%
1.7% 3.5% .7% 2.0%
A local newspaperFriends and neighborsRadio or TVInformation sent or posted bythe DistrictOtherInformation sent or posted byan individual schoolA statewide newspaper
Q36: Source of informationPercentage
Very Active VotersPercentage
Active VotersPercentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
24.2% 20.6% 15.0% 19.7%
41.7% 38.3% 42.1% 40.6%
30.0% 32.6% 28.6% 30.4%
2.5% 7.1% 13.6% 8.0%
1.7% 1.4% .7% 1.2%
Very well informedSomewhat informedNot very well informedUninformedDK/ Refused
Q37: Informed aboutevents in the District
PercentageVery Active Voters
PercentageActive Voters
Percentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
25.0% 31.9% 27.9% 28.4%
30.0% 25.5% 19.3% 24.7%
24.2% 19.1% 22.9% 21.9%
6.7% 10.6% 12.9% 10.2%
5.8% 8.5% 6.4% 7.0%
4.2% 3.5% 7.1% 5.0%
4.2% .7% 3.6% 2.7%
Printed newsletters or directmailLocal newspaperEmail, text or electronicnewslettersSocial mediaWeb pagesDon't knowAutomated calls from school
Q38: Way to communicatePercentage
Very Active VotersPercentage
Active VotersPercentage
Less Active and NewVoters
Voter Activity Scale
Percentage
Total
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Hello. Is this (ASK FOR THE NAME ON THE LIST)? I'm calling for The Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrict from the Center for Community Opinion. We have been asked to call residents of the Districtto ask for your reaction to a number of School District plans and ideas. This survey will only takeabout 12 minutes and your answers to the questions are very important. Your answers will help theDistrict plan and prepare to address the facilities need of the local schools. And, finally, all of youranswers will be strictly confidential.
IF NEEDED AT INTRODUCTION: This is a survey about plans and ideas in the Oshkosh Area School District. I am not trying to sell anything.
IF NEEDED AT INTRODUCTION: If now is not a convenient time, can you let me know a bettertime so I can call back?
IF NEEDED AT INTRODUCTION BECAUSE THE PERSON ASKS WHY YOU NEED TO SPEAKTO THE LISTED PERSON OR IF THEY ASK TO PARTICIPATE INSTEAD: For statisticalpurposes, this survey must only be completed by this particular individual.
1. Are you registered to vote at [ADDRESS]?1 Yes (GOTO 2)2 No (TERMINATE)3 DK/ REFUSED (TERMINATE)
2. Let's begin with a general question. Students are often given the grades of A, B, C, D, and F todenote the quality of their work. Suppose the Oshkosh Area School District were graded in the sameway. What grade would you give the local public schools?
1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D 5 F 6 DON'T KNOW7 REFUSED
3. Is the grade you just gave to the local schools based mainly on: (ROTATE)1 The experience you or someone in your family had while attending school;2 The experiences of friends or neighbors who had a child attend a local public school;3 Information received directly from the local public school district or;4 Information received from newspapers, radio or TV about the schools.5 DON'T KNOW6 REFUSED
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4. How would you grade the job the District has done: Spending tax dollars wisely?1 A2 B3 C4 D 5 F6 DON'T KNOW
5. How would you grade the job the District has done: Keeping the public informed about Districtplans.?
1 A2 B3 C4 D 5 F6 DON'T KNOW
6. How would you grade the condition of the District’s classrooms, school buildings and other schoolfacilities?
1 A2 B3 C4 D 5 F6 DON'T KNOW
7. Finally, consider the financial management of the Oshkosh Area School District. What grade wouldyou give to the financial management of the District?
1 A2 B3 C4 D 5 F6 DON'T KNOW
8. Describe briefly what you believe to be the best thing about the Oshkosh Area School District:_______9. Assume that you could change one thing about the Oshkosh Area School District. Please brieflydescribe what you would change: ____
10. Over the last five years, the District has been forced to cut its budget by more than $12 million.Unless additional funds are raised, the District will be forced to cut an additional $11 from its budget.To avoid these cuts and stabilize its budget the District may place an increase in the revenue capproposal on the ballot in the spring of 2014. If approved by voters, this proposal would increaseproperty taxes to raise additional funds for teaching and learning programs. Would you favor such aproposal?
1 Favor2 Oppose3 UNDECIDED4 REFUSED
I am going to read some statements about the increase in the revenue cap the district is considering.
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Please tell me whether the information in each statement would make you more likely or less likely tovote for such a proposal. (ROTATE)
11. Over the last five years the district has cutmore than $12 million from its budget.
12. Budget cuts have resulted in the elimination ofmore than 40 teaching positions.
13. Budget cuts have increased class sizes at allgrade levels.
14. Budget cuts have reduced student access toschool libraries placing severe limits on the timestudents have for independent research.
15. The budget for the classroom supplies studentand teachers use every day has been cut by 20%.
16. The technology budget has been cut by morethan $700,000 .
17. Budget cuts have been guided by the work ofa community-based committee that has helped thedistrict prioritize all of its expenditures.
18. Budget cuts have forced the District toeliminate its distance learning program.
19. Budget cuts have forced the District toeliminate a number of rigorous AdvancedPlacement courses when student enrollment is lessthan the district’s adopted class size average.
More Less NO REFUSEDLikely Likely DIFFERENCE1 2 3 4
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[RE-READ INTRODUCTION AS NEEDED] I am going to read some statements about the increasein the revenue cap the district is considering. Please tell me whether the information in each statementwould make you more likely or less likely to vote for such a proposal. (ROTATE)
20. Without addition local revenue, the Districtwill be forced to cut its budget by more than $11million over the next two years.
21. When compared to neighboring schooldistricts, the Oshkosh Area School District has thelowest tax rate in the area.
22. The District has been able to maintain ahealthy foreign language program for its highschool students but budget cuts have eliminatedthe introductory foreign language courses in theelementary and middle schools.
23. Budget cuts have already forced the district toclose two elementary schools, Lincoln Elementaryand Green Meadow Elementary. Withoutadditional local funds, the District might be forcedto close some of its smaller elementary schoolsand one middle school.
More Less NO REFUSEDLikely Likely DIFFERENCE1 2 3 4
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24. Now that you have heard some information about the increase in the revenue cap the district isconsidering, I want to see if this information has changed your opinion. Would you favor or oppose arevenue cap referendum that would increase property taxes to raise additional funds for teaching andlearning programs?
1 Favor2 Oppose3 UNDECIDED4 REFUSED
I am going to ask you five questions about the cost of the proposal the district is considering. Thesecosts will be read to you in a random order. For each, tell me if knowing the cost of the proposalwould make you favor or oppose it. (ROTATE)
25. Property taxes would be increased by $21 peryear for a home with a market value of $100,000.
26. Property taxes would be increased by $42 peryear for a home with a market value of $100,000.
27. Property taxes would be increased by $63 peryear for a home with a market value of $100,000.
28. Property taxes would be increased by $84 peryear for a home with a market value of $100,000.
29. Property taxes would be increased by $105 peryear for a home with a market value of $100,000.
Favor Oppose UNDEC REFUSED1 2 3 4
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30. Do you currently have school age children living in your household?1 Yes (GOTO 31)2 No (GOTO 33)3 REFUSED (GOTO 33)
31. Do your children attend one of the schools in the Oshkosh Area School district? 1 Yes (GOTO 32)2 No (GOTO 34)3 REFUSED (GOTO 34)
32. In what grade is your youngest child in public school?1 KINDERGARTEN (GOTO 34)2 1st GRADE (GOTO 34)3 2nd GRADE (GOTO 34)4 3rd GRADE (GOTO 34)5 4th GRADE (GOTO 34)6 5th GRADE (GOTO 34)7 6th GRADE (GOTO 34)8 7th GRADE (GOTO 34)9 8th GRADE (GOTO 34)10 9th GRADE/ HS FRESHMAN (GOTO 34)11 10th GRADE/ HS SOPHOMORE (GOTO 34)12 11th GRADE/ HS JUNIOR (GOTO 34)13 12th GRADE/ HS SENIOR (GOTO 34)14 OTHER (GOTO 34)15 REFUSED (GOTO 34)
33. Do you have grown children who went to school in the Oshkosh Area School District at any timein the past?
1 Yes2 No3 REFUSED
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I am going to read two statements. Please tell me whether you strongly agree, agree, disagree orstrongly disagree with each statement. (ROTATE)
34. I would never vote for a taxincrease no matter what the moneyraised would be used for.
35 The Oshkosh Area SchoolDistrict can be trusted to properlymanage additional local tax revenue
Strongly StronglyAgree Agree Disagree Disagree DK1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
36. From which one of the following do you get most of your information about the public schools inyour community?
1 A local newspaper2 A statewide newspaper3 Radio or television news4 Information sent from the school district or posted on its web site5 Information sent from an individual school or posted on its web site6 Friends and neighbors7 Other _____________________________
37. How well informed do you believe you are about events in the Oshkosh Area School District?1 Very well informed2 Somewhat informed3 Not very well informed4 Uninformed5 DK/ REFUSED
38. There are a number of ways the district can communicate with local residents. Which of thefollowing is the most important to you: (ROTATE)
1 Web pages2 Social media like Facebook 3 Printed newsletters or direct mail4 Email, text messages or electronic newsletters5 The local newspaper6 Automated calls from the school7 DK/ NO OPINION
Thank you for your time.
RECORDGender
1 Male2 Female
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