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Budget SurveySurvey Results and Analysis
Charlotte-Mecklenburg SchoolsJanuary 23 – February 8, 2013
Overview
The superintendent of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools invited parents, staff, students and community members to participate in a survey as part of a critical conversation about how best to determine budget priorities for the 2013-14 school year and beyond. The Budget Survey was designed to gather community input on significant programs and initiatives outlined in the superintendent’s 100-day report, The Way Forward: Listening, learning and the case for change.
Survey topics included: Budget Funding Sources and Budget Types School Security and Student Safety Budget Priorities Employee Compensation Class Size
More than 11,000 people took the survey between January 23 and February 8, 2013.
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Executive SummaryBudget Funding Awareness
The majority of respondents are aware of funding sources for the annual CMS budget and factors that affect the CMS budget (e.g., the economy, enrollment patterns and new initiatives)
Only 34% of respondents knew the North Carolina Education Lottery provided funds for CMS teacher positions and about $10 million for school capital needs
A slight majority of respondents (54%) reported awareness that the total CMS budget has two distinct budget types which must be kept separate: Operating Budget and Capital Budget
Safety Measures More than 80% of respondents indicated camera monitoring and buzz-in systems at elementary school entryways are “Very
Important” or “Important” 80% of staff members identified card keys for elementary school employees as “Very Important” or “Important” so front doors
can remain locked
Budget Priorities 91% of respondents identified equipping teachers with basic tools to provide technology-integrated learning environments and
86% thought expanding the network infrastructure in all schools was “Very Important” or “Important” 91% of respondents reported salaries for teachers should be increased to be more competitive as “Very Important” or
“Important”
Employee Compensation 90% of all respondents agreed salaries for teachers should be increased to be more competitive
Class Size 48% of respondents indicated class sizes should be reduced despite the cost 41% indicated class sizes should remain unchanged
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Participation
Staff and parents were invited to participate via an email with a unique link to the survey. Students were given the opportunity to participate through a public access link on the district’s website. Community members could also participate via the public access link.
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Responding GroupNumber of Responses
Parents 4,077
Staff 6,201
Students 141
Community Members 973
Total Responses 11,392
36%
54%
1%9%
Parents Staff
Students Community Members
Funding Sources
Did you know that all of the money for CMS' total annual budget comes from local, state and federal sources?
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90%
88%
92%
77%
91%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall
Parents
Staff
Students
Community Members
"Yes"
Lottery Funding
Did you know that in school year 2011-12, the North Carolina Education Lottery provided funding through the state specifically for CMS teacher positions, and about $10 million in funding to the county for school capital needs?
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34%
32%
35%
26%
39%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall
Parents
Staff
Students
Community Members
"Yes"
Budget Types
Are you aware that the total annual CMS budget is made up of two distinct budgets that must be kept separate?
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54%
48%
56%
25%
64%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall
Parents
Staff
Students
Community Members
"I know about this."
Per Pupil Expenditure
At $8,565 per pupil, North Carolina is ranked 42nd nationally in average per pupil expenditure. The budgeted CMS per pupil expenditure for 2012-2013 is $8,589. Were you aware of these facts?
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33%
26%
36%
23%
40%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall
Parents
Staff
Students
Community Members
"Yes"
Effects on Budget
Are you aware there are several factors that affect the budget, such as the state of the economy, student enrollment patterns and new initiatives?
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89%
88%
91%
74%
90%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall
Parents
Staff
Students
Community Members
"I am aware of these factors."
Safety Measures
The safety of students and staff is the highest priority at CMS. As part of the budget development process, the school district is exploring other opportunities to further strengthen security measures in CMS schools. Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
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81%
77%
76%
70%
65%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Camera monitoring and buzz-in systems at entryways, to maintain a single point of access at every elementary
school
Card keys for elementary school employees so front doors can remain locked
Strategic fencing for mobiles at all school sites to ensure mobile access only through the school building
Install internal and external camera systems for all elementary and middle schools
Hire more security associates
"Very Important" or "Important"
Budget Priorities
As we look to develop the SY2013-14 budget and beyond, we welcome your thoughts on allocating resources based on what you think is most important to advance student achievement. Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options:Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
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91%
86%
83%
82%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Equip teachers with basic tools to provide technology-integrated learning environments.
Expand network infrastructure to enable connectivity and access to technology to provide 21st century learning environments in all schools.
Enhance school-based security measures to provide students, staff and families with a safe learning
environment.
Provide professional learning focused on continuously improving effectiveness for all
employees.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Budget Priorities
Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
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77%
76%
70%
69%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Expand academic program offerings for gifted and advanced students.
Support efforts to help prepare high school graduates for career and college success, such as funding Advanced
Placement and International Baccalaureate test fees and industry certification fees.
Expand school-based staffing to assist with matching student and staff needs with community services and
business partners.
Improve access to accurate and meaningful data to monitor, measure and improve district performance and
increase data-based decisions.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Budget Priorities
Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
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64%
62%
55%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Expand the menu of educational choices for students, including new magnet schools, new
innovative programs in traditional schools, evening schools and other options.
Expand diversity efforts to help nurture a culture of inclusion and multi-cultural respect across the
district.
Increase number of Pre-Kindergarten classes and add additional early childhood programs.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Salary Supplements
Did you know that CMS provides an annual monetary supplement to help boost teacher salaries, and that our supplement is one of the highest in the state?
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47%
23%
63%
30%
47%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Overall
Parents
Staff
Students
Community Members
"Yes"
Employee Compensation
Typical for most school districts, the majority of the CMS operating budget (83%) is allocated to salary and benefits. The average annual salary for CMS teachers is about $46,000 which is about $10,000 less than the national average and $1,000 to $7,000 less than the average salary of teachers in neighboring states like Georgia, Virginia and South Carolina. This impacts CMS' ability to attract and retain the best teachers. Please let us know the degree to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
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2%
60%
6%
30%
33%
5%
59%
4%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Salaries for teachers should remain as they are.
Salaries for teachers should be increased to be more competitive with neighboring states and the national average. This may limit investment in other strategic
initiatives.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Class Size
Smaller class size is a common request by parents and teachers. Reducing class size requires more resources, such as additional staff and classrooms. Here are some important facts you should know related to class size: Adding one teacher in every CMS school costs about $9.6 million, while building one additional classroom costs about $130,000. Given these facts, to what degree do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements?
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7%
19%
34%
29%
37%
35%
16%
9%
6%
7%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Class sizes should remain unchanged given the cost tradeoff
Class sizes should be reduced despite the cost, even if that reduction comes at the expense of programs that
drive academic achievement
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Next Steps
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• Input from this survey will be considered as part of the budget development process for 2013-2014.
This report will be posted on the CMS Budget Information website at http://www.cms.k12.nc.us.
Appendix
Safety Measures by Respondent Group (Slides 19 and 20) Budget Priorities by Respondent Group (Slides 21-25) Employee Compensation by Respondent Group (Slide 26) Class Size by Respondent Group (Slide 27)
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Safety Measures
Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
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80%
73%
82%
80%
67%
63%
78%
72%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Camera monitoring and buzz-in systems at entryways, to maintain a single point of access at
every elementary school
Card keys for elementary school employees so front doors can remain locked
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Safety Measures
Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
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73%
69%
62%
80%
71%
69%
49%
61%
57%
70%
69%
58%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Strategic fencing for mobiles at all school sites to ensure mobile access only through the school
building
Install internal and external camera systems for all elementary and middle schools
Hire more security associates
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Budget Priorities
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Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
82%
64%
85%
63%
67%
77%
78%
65%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Enhance school-based security measures to provide students, staff and families with a safe
learning environment.
Expand the menu of educational choices for students, including new magnet schools, new
innovative programs in traditional schools, evening schools and other options.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Budget Priorities
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Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
44%
85%
62%
88%
43%
74%
61%
81%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Increase number of Pre-Kindergarten classes and add additional early childhood programs.
Expand network infrastructure to enable connectivity and access to technology to provide 21st century learning environments in all schools.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Budget Priorities
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Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
89%
65%
93%
72%
84%
69%
85%
67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Equip teachers with basic tools to provide technology-integrated learning environments.
Improve access to accurate and meaningful data to monitor, measure and improve district
performance and increase data-based decisions.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Budget Priorities
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Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
83%
65%
82%
74%
76%
63%
81%
67%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Provide professional learning focused on continuously improving effectiveness for all
employees.
Expand school-based staffing to assist with matching student and staff needs with
community services and business partners.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Budget Priorities
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Indicate the level of importance you would give each topic. Answer Options: Very Important, Important, Somewhat Important, Not Important, No Opinion
54%
78%
76%
67%
77%
76%
64%
86%
91%
61%
77%
70%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Expand diversity efforts to help nurture a culture of inclusion and multi-cultural respect across the
district.
Expand academic program offerings for gifted and advanced students.
Support efforts to help prepare high school graduates for career and college success, such as funding
Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate test fees and industry certification fees.
"Very Important" or "Important"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Employee Compensation
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, No Opinion
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10%
87%
5%
94%
16%
84%
13%
86%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Salaries for teachers should remain as they are.
Salaries for teachers should be increased to be more competitive with neighboring states
and the national average. This may limit investment in other strategic initiatives.
"Strongly Agree" or "Agree"
Parents Staff Students Community Members
Class Size
To what extent do you agree or disagree with each of the following statements? Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, No Opinion
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43%
43%
39%
52%
43%
38%
39%
46%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Class sizes should remain unchanged given the cost tradeoff
Class sizes should be reduced despite the cost, even if that reduction comes at the expense of programs that drive academic
achievement
"Strongly Agree" or "Agree"
Parents Staff Students Community Members