OASD Referendum Survey

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A survey of registered voters' tolerance for a referendum to raise school taxes.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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120 29.9%

141 35.2%

140 34.9%

Very Active VotersActive VotersLess Active and New Voters

Voter Activity ScaleCount Percentage

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

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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

Q35: Trust to spendtax dollars wisely

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

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 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

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 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

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 2 3 4

1 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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