Minooka Survey

Please take our online survey -- your opinion matters to us!

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Minooka CCSD 201 thanks you for completing this survey. It should take five to ten
minutes.

Your opinions are important as we move forward in our long range facility planning process. All responses will be tabulated by an independent consulting firm and remain
totally anonymous. We will share results as they are made available to us.

Students are often given the grades A, B, C, D, and F to score the quality of their academic work. What grade would you give to Minooka Community Consolidated School District (CCSD) 201?

other, don't know

Minooka CCSD 201 is considering a bond proposal for approximately $52 million to support construction of a new Grade 5-8 school in Shorewood. While no final decision has been made, if a $52 million bond proposal is placed on the ballot for building improvement, is this something you . . .

strongly favor

favor

oppose

strongly oppose

undecided or don't know

Passing this proposal would increase property taxes, on a $200,000 market value house, about $239 a year or $4.60 per week. Knowing this, is this something you . . .

strongly favor

favor

oppose

strongly oppose

undecided or don't know

4.	Below are some statements that people might make about public education. For each, indicate if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree.
4.		strongly agree	somewhat agree	somewhat disagree	strongly disagree	other, don't know
	We get an excellent educational value for the taxes we pay to our school district.	We get an excellent educational value for the taxes we pay to our school district. strongly agree	We get an excellent educational value for the taxes we pay to our school district. somewhat agree	We get an excellent educational value for the taxes we pay to our school district. somewhat disagree	We get an excellent educational value for the taxes we pay to our school district. strongly disagree	We get an excellent educational value for the taxes we pay to our school district. other, don't know
	People like me can’t afford to pay higher property taxes, no matter how good the cause.	People like me can’t afford to pay higher property taxes, no matter how good the cause. strongly agree	People like me can’t afford to pay higher property taxes, no matter how good the cause. somewhat agree	People like me can’t afford to pay higher property taxes, no matter how good the cause. somewhat disagree	People like me can’t afford to pay higher property taxes, no matter how good the cause. strongly disagree	People like me can’t afford to pay higher property taxes, no matter how good the cause. other, don't know
	Supporting public schools is the best thing we can do to protect the investment we’ve made in our homes.	Supporting public schools is the best thing we can do to protect the investment we’ve made in our homes. strongly agree	Supporting public schools is the best thing we can do to protect the investment we’ve made in our homes. somewhat agree	Supporting public schools is the best thing we can do to protect the investment we’ve made in our homes. somewhat disagree	Supporting public schools is the best thing we can do to protect the investment we’ve made in our homes. strongly disagree	Supporting public schools is the best thing we can do to protect the investment we’ve made in our homes. other, don't know
	Our schools are fine just the way they are. Nothing needs to be done beyond normal maintenance and repairs.	Our schools are fine just the way they are. Nothing needs to be done beyond normal maintenance and repairs. strongly agree	Our schools are fine just the way they are. Nothing needs to be done beyond normal maintenance and repairs. somewhat agree	Our schools are fine just the way they are. Nothing needs to be done beyond normal maintenance and repairs. somewhat disagree	Our schools are fine just the way they are. Nothing needs to be done beyond normal maintenance and repairs. strongly disagree	Our schools are fine just the way they are. Nothing needs to be done beyond normal maintenance and repairs. other, don't know
	I’m willing to support a bond proposal to make sure the quality of our school measures up to that of other districts in our area.	I’m willing to support a bond proposal to make sure the quality of our school measures up to that of other districts in our area. strongly agree	I’m willing to support a bond proposal to make sure the quality of our school measures up to that of other districts in our area. somewhat agree	I’m willing to support a bond proposal to make sure the quality of our school measures up to that of other districts in our area. somewhat disagree	I’m willing to support a bond proposal to make sure the quality of our school measures up to that of other districts in our area. strongly disagree	I’m willing to support a bond proposal to make sure the quality of our school measures up to that of other districts in our area. other, don't know
	The quality of our public schools is the most important factor regarding property values in our area.	The quality of our public schools is the most important factor regarding property values in our area. strongly agree	The quality of our public schools is the most important factor regarding property values in our area. somewhat agree	The quality of our public schools is the most important factor regarding property values in our area. somewhat disagree	The quality of our public schools is the most important factor regarding property values in our area. strongly disagree	The quality of our public schools is the most important factor regarding property values in our area. other, don't know
	It is important to our community to keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition.	It is important to our community to keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition. strongly agree	It is important to our community to keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition. somewhat agree	It is important to our community to keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition. somewhat disagree	It is important to our community to keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition. strongly disagree	It is important to our community to keep our schools up-to-date and in good working condition. other, don't know
	We must take steps to address overcrowded classrooms in our grades 5-8 classrooms.	We must take steps to address overcrowded classrooms in our grades 5-8 classrooms. strongly agree	We must take steps to address overcrowded classrooms in our grades 5-8 classrooms. somewhat agree	We must take steps to address overcrowded classrooms in our grades 5-8 classrooms. somewhat disagree	We must take steps to address overcrowded classrooms in our grades 5-8 classrooms. strongly disagree	We must take steps to address overcrowded classrooms in our grades 5-8 classrooms. other, don't know

Minooka CCSD is considering construction of a new junior high school in Shorewood to alleviate overcrowded conditions at the district’s junior high and intermediate school in Minooka. How much need do you think there is for this new junior high school building. Is this . . .

greatly needed

moderately needed

only somewhat needed

not needed at all

undecided or don’t know

6.	Listed below are improvements being considered for the existing junior high in Minooka to enable it to be functionally equivalent to a Grade 5-8 in Shorewood currently under consideration. Please rate each on a seven-point scale. On this scale a “7” means a very HIGH priority — a “1” means a very LOW priority. Of course you can use any number between 7 (HIGH) and 1 (LOW).
6.		7	6	5	4	3	2	1
	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs.	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 7	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 6	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 5	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 4	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 3	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 2	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) classrooms and labs. 1
	Expanded and improved cafeteria	Expanded and improved cafeteria 7	Expanded and improved cafeteria 6	Expanded and improved cafeteria 5	Expanded and improved cafeteria 4	Expanded and improved cafeteria 3	Expanded and improved cafeteria 2	Expanded and improved cafeteria 1
	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 7	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 6	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 5	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 4	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 3	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 2	Classroom modifications to accommodate best practices in instructional methods 1
	Improved spaces for art instruction	Improved spaces for art instruction 7	Improved spaces for art instruction 6	Improved spaces for art instruction 5	Improved spaces for art instruction 4	Improved spaces for art instruction 3	Improved spaces for art instruction 2	Improved spaces for art instruction 1
	Gym and fitness center improvements	Gym and fitness center improvements 7	Gym and fitness center improvements 6	Gym and fitness center improvements 5	Gym and fitness center improvements 4	Gym and fitness center improvements 3	Gym and fitness center improvements 2	Gym and fitness center improvements 1
	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 7	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 6	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 5	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 4	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 3	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 2	Media center improvements including collaborative learning spaces 1
	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 7	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 6	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 5	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 4	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 3	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 2	Improved instructional spaces for kids with special needs 1

7.	Next are some facts regarding crowding conditions at Minooka junior high and intermediate buildings. For each, indicate if you think addressing that condition makes you
7.		much more inclined to support a proposal	somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	much less inclined to support a proposal
	Between classes, there are times that hallways are so crowded that students can’t get to class on time	Between classes, there are times that hallways are so crowded that students can’t get to class on time much more inclined to support a proposal	Between classes, there are times that hallways are so crowded that students can’t get to class on time somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Between classes, there are times that hallways are so crowded that students can’t get to class on time somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Between classes, there are times that hallways are so crowded that students can’t get to class on time much less inclined to support a proposal
	Some teachers don’t have permanent classrooms and must keep their materials on carts going from one classroom to another	Some teachers don’t have permanent classrooms and must keep their materials on carts going from one classroom to another much more inclined to support a proposal	Some teachers don’t have permanent classrooms and must keep their materials on carts going from one classroom to another somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Some teachers don’t have permanent classrooms and must keep their materials on carts going from one classroom to another somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Some teachers don’t have permanent classrooms and must keep their materials on carts going from one classroom to another much less inclined to support a proposal
	Because it is so small, cafeteria shifts at the junior high starts at 9:33 a.m.	Because it is so small, cafeteria shifts at the junior high starts at 9:33 a.m. much more inclined to support a proposal	Because it is so small, cafeteria shifts at the junior high starts at 9:33 a.m. somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Because it is so small, cafeteria shifts at the junior high starts at 9:33 a.m. somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Because it is so small, cafeteria shifts at the junior high starts at 9:33 a.m. much less inclined to support a proposal
	Buildings are so crowded that it makes implementation of best practices in safety and security difficult	Buildings are so crowded that it makes implementation of best practices in safety and security difficult much more inclined to support a proposal	Buildings are so crowded that it makes implementation of best practices in safety and security difficult somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Buildings are so crowded that it makes implementation of best practices in safety and security difficult somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Buildings are so crowded that it makes implementation of best practices in safety and security difficult much less inclined to support a proposal
	Access to participation in extracurriculars like sports and music is limited	Access to participation in extracurriculars like sports and music is limited much more inclined to support a proposal	Access to participation in extracurriculars like sports and music is limited somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Access to participation in extracurriculars like sports and music is limited somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Access to participation in extracurriculars like sports and music is limited much less inclined to support a proposal
	Classrooms are overcrowded making it difficult for teachers to implement best practices in education including small group learning projects	Classrooms are overcrowded making it difficult for teachers to implement best practices in education including small group learning projects much more inclined to support a proposal	Classrooms are overcrowded making it difficult for teachers to implement best practices in education including small group learning projects somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Classrooms are overcrowded making it difficult for teachers to implement best practices in education including small group learning projects somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Classrooms are overcrowded making it difficult for teachers to implement best practices in education including small group learning projects much less inclined to support a proposal
	Instructional for many essential instructional programs is held in inappropriate spaces like hallways or offices	Instructional for many essential instructional programs is held in inappropriate spaces like hallways or offices much more inclined to support a proposal	Instructional for many essential instructional programs is held in inappropriate spaces like hallways or offices somewhat more inclined to support a bond proposal	Instructional for many essential instructional programs is held in inappropriate spaces like hallways or offices somewhat less inclined to support a proposal	Instructional for many essential instructional programs is held in inappropriate spaces like hallways or offices much less inclined to support a proposal

8.	Next are some statements people might make about a possible bond proposal for facility improvements. For each, indicate if you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree with the statement.
8.		strongly agree	somewhat agree	somewhat disagree	strongly disagree	other, don't know
	Our schools are a source of pride for our community — we must keep them in good condition.	Our schools are a source of pride for our community — we must keep them in good condition. strongly agree	Our schools are a source of pride for our community — we must keep them in good condition. somewhat agree	Our schools are a source of pride for our community — we must keep them in good condition. somewhat disagree	Our schools are a source of pride for our community — we must keep them in good condition. strongly disagree	Our schools are a source of pride for our community — we must keep them in good condition. other, don't know
	Investing in improved school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners.	Investing in improved school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners. strongly agree	Investing in improved school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners. somewhat agree	Investing in improved school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners. somewhat disagree	Investing in improved school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners. strongly disagree	Investing in improved school buildings now will benefit many future generations of students and homeowners. other, don't know
	Our schools are fine the way they are. These improvements are simply not needed.	Our schools are fine the way they are. These improvements are simply not needed. strongly agree	Our schools are fine the way they are. These improvements are simply not needed. somewhat agree	Our schools are fine the way they are. These improvements are simply not needed. somewhat disagree	Our schools are fine the way they are. These improvements are simply not needed. strongly disagree	Our schools are fine the way they are. These improvements are simply not needed. other, don't know
	To keep our property values strong, we need to keep up with neighboring districts when it comes to quality school facilities.	To keep our property values strong, we need to keep up with neighboring districts when it comes to quality school facilities. strongly agree	To keep our property values strong, we need to keep up with neighboring districts when it comes to quality school facilities. somewhat agree	To keep our property values strong, we need to keep up with neighboring districts when it comes to quality school facilities. somewhat disagree	To keep our property values strong, we need to keep up with neighboring districts when it comes to quality school facilities. strongly disagree	To keep our property values strong, we need to keep up with neighboring districts when it comes to quality school facilities. other, don't know
	The first school in our community was built before Minooka became a village in 1852. People then knew that schools come first when it comes to quality of life.	The first school in our community was built before Minooka became a village in 1852. People then knew that schools come first when it comes to quality of life. strongly agree	The first school in our community was built before Minooka became a village in 1852. People then knew that schools come first when it comes to quality of life. somewhat agree	The first school in our community was built before Minooka became a village in 1852. People then knew that schools come first when it comes to quality of life. somewhat disagree	The first school in our community was built before Minooka became a village in 1852. People then knew that schools come first when it comes to quality of life. strongly disagree	The first school in our community was built before Minooka became a village in 1852. People then knew that schools come first when it comes to quality of life. other, don't know
	This year, there is a renewed state program to provide matching dollars for school construction projects. If we don’t pass a bond proposal, we will be unable to provide local funds for our share of the match and that money will go elsewhere.	This year, there is a renewed state program to provide matching dollars for school construction projects. If we don’t pass a bond proposal, we will be unable to provide local funds for our share of the match and that money will go elsewhere. strongly agree	This year, there is a renewed state program to provide matching dollars for school construction projects. If we don’t pass a bond proposal, we will be unable to provide local funds for our share of the match and that money will go elsewhere. somewhat agree	This year, there is a renewed state program to provide matching dollars for school construction projects. If we don’t pass a bond proposal, we will be unable to provide local funds for our share of the match and that money will go elsewhere. somewhat disagree	This year, there is a renewed state program to provide matching dollars for school construction projects. If we don’t pass a bond proposal, we will be unable to provide local funds for our share of the match and that money will go elsewhere. strongly disagree	This year, there is a renewed state program to provide matching dollars for school construction projects. If we don’t pass a bond proposal, we will be unable to provide local funds for our share of the match and that money will go elsewhere. other, don't know
	Three times a proposal like this has lost at the polls. The district should not ask a fourth time.	Three times a proposal like this has lost at the polls. The district should not ask a fourth time. strongly agree	Three times a proposal like this has lost at the polls. The district should not ask a fourth time. somewhat agree	Three times a proposal like this has lost at the polls. The district should not ask a fourth time. somewhat disagree	Three times a proposal like this has lost at the polls. The district should not ask a fourth time. strongly disagree	Three times a proposal like this has lost at the polls. The district should not ask a fourth time. other, don't know
	This proposal is better than the one on the ballot last April because it makes needed improvements to the existing junior high.	This proposal is better than the one on the ballot last April because it makes needed improvements to the existing junior high. strongly agree	This proposal is better than the one on the ballot last April because it makes needed improvements to the existing junior high. somewhat agree	This proposal is better than the one on the ballot last April because it makes needed improvements to the existing junior high. somewhat disagree	This proposal is better than the one on the ballot last April because it makes needed improvements to the existing junior high. strongly disagree	This proposal is better than the one on the ballot last April because it makes needed improvements to the existing junior high. other, don't know

As mentioned earlier, Minooka CCSD 201 is considering a bond proposal for approximately $52 million to support construction of a new Grade 5-8 school building in Shorewood. While no final decision has been made, if a $52 million bond proposal is placed on the ballot for building improvement, is this something you . . .

strongly favor

favor

oppose

strongly oppose

undecided or don’t know

10.

If this proposal would not increase the property tax rate, is this something you . . .

strongly favor

favor

oppose

strongly oppose

undecided or don’t know

11.

Even though the tax rate could remain the same, the total cost of financing would increase resulting from a backloading of the debt. Knowing this, do you still favor or oppose this bond proposal?

favor

oppose

undecided or don’t know

The last few questions are for classification purposes.

12.

In which of the following age groups do you fall within?

18-34

35-49

50-64

65-74

75+

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