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Facility Planning Framework Questionnaire
Results Report, January 2017
Facility Planning Framework Questionnaire
Results Report
January 2017
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
On Wednesday, December 14, 2016, a Community Meeting was held to discuss and garner input about facility planning framework in North
Canton City Schools.
Participants were asked to fill out both an individual questionnaire and to participate in groups to fill out a group questionnaire. There was a total of
89 individual questionnaires and 12 group questionnaires. The questionnaire was also made available online from December 14th to January 3rd
so that community members who could not attend could still provide feedback. There were a total of 189 online questionnaires completed. These
results will be used throughout the process moving forward.
On behalf of DeJONG-RICHTER, we would like to extend our appreciation to North Canton City Schools for the opportunity to work with the
community in the facility planning study that will help define the districts’ long-term facility-strategy. In addition, we would like to thank the Steering
Committee for their time and dedication to the process.
North Canton City Schools
Superintendent
Jeff Wendorf
Board of Education
Bruce Hunt, President
Julie M. Cross
Jordan Greenwald
Dr. Nancy E. Marion
Susie Hertler VanVranken
DeJONG-RICHTER
Scott Leopold, Project Director
Alex Boyer, Project Coordinator
Joe Andrews
Matthew Betz
Mary Ellen Coneglio
Patty DiSimone
Craig Eyon
Tamie Eyon
Dave Forman
Joe Foughty
Daniel Herstine
Matt Ile
Nathan Jenkins
Lindsay Johnson
Ryan Kumpf
Jennifer Lahaie
Sandi Lang
Gretchen Leckie-Ewing
Tasha R. Lednich
Tim Lednich
Bobby Lewis
Katie Lewis
Timothy McCort
Dave McDaniel
Ashton McKelley
Jen McKelley
LaVon McLeod
Katrina K Miller
Brian Miner
Julie Nelson
Kim Nidy
Bruce Nist Jr.
Tom Oakes
John Orr
Tallie Paz
Sue Peldunas
Megan Pellegrino
Kelly Petro
Rich Petro
Holly Pierpont
Greg Porter
Jonathan Powell
Troy Richardson
Jeremy Alan Schans
Jamie Smart
Jeff Solosky
Kim Solosky
Bill Strohmengen
Christopher Triner
John Welch
Hilary Wertin
Sandy Womack
Tracy Young
Lisa Zepp
Steering Committee Members
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Results .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Demographics ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
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Did you attend the Community Dialogue meeting?
Question 1
When choosing a school for your child, which is most important? Please choose your top four (4).
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Question 2
What are the top three (3) challenges facing the athletic programs for North Canton City School District? Please select 3 at most.
Individual (paper) Comments:
#1 parents keeping perspective
Athletics culture - coaching
Attracting top candidates to coach - we're
cheap
Drug use and political (funding)
Intramural teams for students that don't get
"picked". All students should have an option to
play
Not sure. Lack of quality coaching = culture &
community
Parents running the show - they have all the
power
Quality of coaching
Group (paper) Comments:
Intramural teams for students that don't get
chosen
Attracting top candidates, youth programs
Coaching quality and communication culture
Equipment needs also high
Online Comments:
Coaches
Coaches having their children on the team/
politics
Condition, Indoor, Space
Desperately need a pool for the swim team with
adequate spectator seating and ventilation
High School Administration
I think the programs have phenomenal facilities
and coaches. Students are proud of athletics
here
Lack of female locker rooms
Lack of golf practice facility for teams / indoor or
outdoor
Lack of own aquatic facility
Money that could be better spent on educating
children
More opportunities for younger kids within the
school district
No point of reference
Players are selected based upon family ties not
skill even if it results in losing every game
Practice facilities are limited. Middle school
Basketball, football, track
Preferential treatment
Quality coaches
Quality of coaches, especially at MS level
Quality of coaching
Sports are over emphasized in North Canton
Sports programs seem to be losing ground on the
area schools
Staff issues
Too much focus on athletics
Too much input from parents
Trained coaches
Using what we have already to its full capacity:
football scoreboard
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Question 3
What are the top three (3) challenges facing the fine arts programs (visual & performing arts) for North Canton City? Please select 3 at
most.
Individual (paper) Comments:
Lack of emphasis at Elementary & Middle
Money to support the fine arts
Not sure. Program offerings beginning in elementary/ middle school
Program offerings at elementary
Program offerings begin in Elementary & Middle
Program offerings in elementary and intermediate
Group (paper) Comments:
More space
Number and equity of programs
Programs lacking in middle school and below
Online Comments:
$ for equipment, supplies
Elementary students rehearsals are too early
Equipment, facilities, condition
Hoover has a fine arts program?
I feel this is a weakness in our district
Lack of concern by the district with the Arts
Lack of staff, for example only 1 art teacher at the MS
Please fix the heat in the art and band rooms
Poor acoustics in Hoover Hall
Unnecessary
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Question 4
When determining whether a school should be renovated, replaced, built new, re-purposed, or retired: which 3 of the following
factors should be considered the highest priority? (Please select only 3)
Individual (paper) Comments:
n/a
Group (paper) Comments:
n/a
Online Comments:
Environmental impact. Will remodel use fewer resources? Can a new build incorporate green education?
Physical, school building, safety
Schools need full time maintenance
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Question 5
Would you be interested in the District permitting public access to the facilities or developing partnerships with the services or
agencies listed below? If so, please select those you are interested in having the District pursue.
Individual (paper) Comments:
"Green" facilities
Mental health assistance organization
No new partnerships/ funding
Group (paper) Comments:
Safe, secure, technology, flexible space
Mental health organization
Online Comments:
Any as long as the children remain safe
Any other if there is lockable cabinets in each
room for teachers to secure personal property
Boy Scouts
Fab Lab access
Graduate school credit program for teachers
However, these partnerships should not have
precedent over educational / school purposes
I think what Plain Local did was extremely fiscally
responsible
None, do not permit these activities
None. It is too risky these days to have a
multitude of public organizations in/around the
schools.
YMCA
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Question 6
What kind of facilities do you expect your communities (School Districts) to operate?
Individual (paper) Comments:
A facility that focuses on safety and educational needs of children
A facility that has space for all programs offered in the school setting
Appropriate for student population. Clean/ safe. Able to accommodate
career programs.
Athletic, arts, library
Clean and safe facilities with room for all students. Also making what may
currently have works best.
Clean modern facilities to promote student engagement
Clean, flexible, safe, inviting, green
Clean, newer, well-maintained buildings with the technology and space
needed for now and the future
Clean, safe, state of the art with experienced- professional staff
Clean, safe, temp controlled
Community based education, recreation safe, efficient
Cost effective, "organic" facilities which can easily change to meet the
changing decades of the district
Cost-effective, value-added, diverse programming, community connected
Current, up to date. Adequate space for all programs. Community access.
Safe, secure.
Efficient, productive, result oriented technologically equipped, safe, flexible
Excellence that supports strong instruction and collaboration for students
and staff
Excellent and efficient facilities
Facilities that exemplifies excellence.
Fairly modern, well operated
First rate facility with ability to change and adapt for future use
Facilities must be safe and securable. Facilities must be aesthetically
pleasing, not really, but aesthetically pleasing. Facilities must be flexible.
Room for various career education programs should be a priority.
Partnerships with the community are important. Athletic facilities should be
considered. Facilities must be solid in their construction.
First-class, safe, and well-run building/ facilities
Good stewardship of resources including maintenance. Renovate / build
when it makes good financial sense to do so
Highly technical and ability to adjust
I expect NCCS to operate high quality, safe facilities that address academic
and physical programming needs of students. ADA accessible.
Modern facilities (not dilapidated and outdated)
Modern, safe, flexible
Originate with education but can add programs based on the ability to
accommodate.
Safe and efficiently operated
Safe and operable buildings that support the programs offered
Safe and up to date facility in which students can perform at their highest
potential individually and as a group
Safe for students and staff
Safe, clean equal time allotted to all programs
Safe, clean, cheerful, friendly responsible/ efficient
Safe, educational environments
Safe, flexible, cost-effective
Safe, flexible, updated, cutting edge, more career options, larger spaces ,
more green space options, easy to maintain but aesthetically pleasing,
emphasis on Triple A concept in buildings
Safe, functional, comfortable yet energy efficient
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Question 6
What kind of facilities do you expect your communities (School Districts) to operate?
Safe, state of the art.
Safe, up to date, excellent learning environment with many opportunities for
exploration
Safe, well maintained
Safe, well-maintained, able to accommodate technology
Schools - educational programming. Athletic facilities. Arts & cultural facilities
Schools that offer great educational programming in functional facilities
State of the art, flexible spaces, 21st century tech
State of the art, technologically enhanced, safe/ secure with flexible
learning spaces
The absolute best which we can afford to offer. Being okay or average
doesn't cut it.
Up to date building with consistent heat, AC, and space for all children to
learn comfortably
Well funded and operated facilities that prepare our kids for the future
Well maintained, flexible
Wellness. YMCA. Daycare.
Group (paper) Comments:
Safe, secure, technology, flexible space
More athletic, modern, safe, rest class
Education related. Safety
Safety and educational needs
State if the art, safe, flexible spaces and 21st century tech, high quality
Green, Safe, Clean, flexible
Enough space for programs. Heating/ air conditioning. Safe and clean. Kids
learn comfortably. Easy access.
Modern, safe, flexible, well maintained, best education we can offer
Safe, flexible, efficient, technologically equipped infrastructure
Safety, efficient, excellent learning environment. Well maintained.
Online Comments:
A clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all students
A community rec center would be a great value add
Academic, athletics, arts
Academic, performing, and athletics in that order.
Active learning facilities where teachers can move within their classroom
and into the halls to teach in different ways that would benefits the ways
children learn. Auditory, visual, hands on, etc.. Introducing STEAM for
everyone in all classes.
Any that benefit the community
Anything associated with the overall education of our students.
Classrooms of the right size, with what is needed (tech, layout, labs, etc.) in
side is top priority. Decent athletic facilities, or access to them (YMCA).
Anything after that is a perk.
Clean places with utilized spaces
Clean safe facilities where learning can take place without limitations of the
facility .
Clean, professional looking, up to date
Clean, safe and functional
Clean, safe environment
Clean, updated, safe- a suitable working environment for students and staff
Closed classrooms (not the open concept). Areas for specialized instruction
for gifted or special students.
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Question 6
What kind of facilities do you expect your communities (School Districts) to operate?
Collaboration / technology sites for interactive learning safe / secure
structures and facilities for productive learning small / effective class sizes for
enhanced learning experiences
Community friendly ones.
Community based, educational for students
Convert to more centralized facilities and less buildings, in addition to highly
efficient buildings.
Educational and athletic facilities
Elementary classrooms with bathrooms, sinks, counters/cabinets, clean
carpet, area rugs, school district supplied primary furniture and materials.
Prefer PreK to 5 buildings, 6-8 building(s) and 9-12 building. Windows in every
room. Courtyards for safe learning and play that do not have access to
exterior perimeter of building.
Elementary, Middle and High School
Facilities should be appropriate for the new technology our students are
expected to experience at NCCS. There should be adequate room for all
students as well as after school and community activities.
Facilities that are conducive to learning and provide a safe, clean,
environment.
Facilities that are progressive/forward thinking & can accommodate our fluid
society.
Facilities that are safe and up to code for our students.
Facilities where the safety of the students is priority, and that meet the needs
of the academic offerings/therapeutic services.
Fine arts facilities (auditoriums, music rooms, art rooms)
First-class facilities to accommodate 21st century learning.
High quality, large enough to adequately accommodate the needs of the
community.
I expect facilities that help students achieve the most put of their academic,
athletic and artistic abilities.
I expect the facilities to be safe, updated, and able to accommodate the
space needs of the students.
I like the concept that Glen Oak has embraced... there is a public library
and a wellness facility. Their fine arts area is impressive as well as their
weight/training facility for ALL of their athletes.
I look for clean, well-maintained facilities - the major focus should be on
what is produced within those walls
I want a facility that is in good condition without a leaky roof, poor heating,
and ceiling tiles falling apart. I want a facility with enough space to
accommodate student enrollment plus extra meeting places and a multi-
purpose room for students during indoor recess.
Library
Library, multi-language labs, athletic events, music concerts & fine arts
performances
Maintain all buildings to high quality standards and taking care of its people.
Modern, clean, and safe, with technologically-advanced equipment.
Energy efficiency-minded (lighting, HVAC, water supply, etc.).
Modern, state of the art facilities in order to prepare for college and
accommodate an excellent education.
Multi use buildings that collaborate with the community. Combining HS and
MS into one campus. Having two k-12 buildings one north and one south.
Neighborhood schools -- Pre-K to grade 5. This allows quality programming
and ability for staff to get to know the children and families.
Not a clear question. I don't understand what information you are looking
for.
One that don't use all of the taxpayer’s money
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Question 6
What kind of facilities do you expect your communities (School Districts) to operate?
Ones that meet the demands of today's world--technology & how students
learn today.
Ones that support our community and are up to date.
Ones to promote education.
Ones which are reflective of the current state of education within the
community.
People make education not buildings, I would like to see all schools located
within the city limits centrally located, primarily so they are close to police
and fire departments .
Primarily an educational opportunity for the students of North Canton
Quality maintained buildings. We approved a level for this and things have
gotten worse.
Safe, functional, technologically advanced
Safe (noise abatement included) and clean with adequate space
Safe and modern amenities
Safe and secure facilities and as a teacher myself, one that has the
appropriate space needed for teaching.
Safe and secure. Appropriate for enrollment. Appropriate for classes
offered.
Safe buildings that are able to accommodate the students effectively while
keeping up with current technology. Plus having enough space for
extracurricular activities and sports. Larger eating facilities are also necessary
as the current space in most buildings are too small the current student
body.
Safe energy efficient well maintained design Ed for longevity
Safe ones
Safe places that facilitate learning.
Safe schools
Safe schools and support for teachers.
Safe schools that don't separate the North and South end of town.
Safe schools with updated facilities.
Safe, clean, and staffed with dynamic teachers.
Safe, modern, adaptable, environmentally sound, functional, multipurpose,
etc.
Safe, secure, and appropriately functioning facilities and equipment with
adequate spaces for all students and faculty to function in their appropriate
roles and functions that is relatively close to our home.
Safe, up to date, suitable for ages of students
Safe, updated and easy to maintain, eco-friendly to reduce costs;
landscaped and inviting; able to maintain resources and programming
Safety is my main concern. Buildings that can accommodate technology
and the appropriate number of students per class.
School administration offices and schools including libraries/media centers
School should be for the schooling the students and the programs should be
for the students. They should be safe and functional.
Schools and facilities related to enhancing our youth's lives.
Schools for grades K-12
Schools pre k through 12
Schools that are functional, safe and cost effective.
Schools, athletic fields and spaces, spaces for arts
Schools, performance spaces, libraries, and sport facilities
SECULAR, separation of church & state school districts to respect needs of
ALL students.
Solid, useful; not world class cathedrals
Sports
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Question 6
What kind of facilities do you expect your communities (School Districts) to operate?
Standard school buildings designed for current standards
State of the art facilities to grow our students into well rounded adults
Teen athletic facilities
The Best that we can afford without burdening the tax payers
The buildings should be the focus of the community.
The facilities I expect are clean, and multi-purpose.
The school district should only operate schools, playgrounds, and sports
facilities
Things for kids to be a part of - at all ages
Those specifically for academic, athletic and artistic needs
Those that enhance the students' and experience and the community
around them.
Those that support the current and anticipated needs of our students and
staff.
Top-notch, community based, flexible
Up to date and efficient. Adaptable to teaching/learning styles.
Up to date learning facilities
Up to date, not over crowed, well lay out, nice facilities for the arts,
welcoming and not dark and dreary
Updated equipment and newer looking facilities
Updated facilities, current technology, no worries of old building being
harmful to kids (asbestos, lead pipes, moldy carpets, water issues, leaking
roofs)
Well kept and maintained facilities, the building size should match that of
enrolled students.
Where basics like heat and clean water aren't an issue. A facility that
provides space for therapists, tutors, and others an appropriate work space.
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Question 7
Do you believe updated/newer facilities strengthen our community and make it a better place to live?
Question 8
How well do you believe our facilities currently align with the education needs to be delivered in the future?
0% 50% 100%
Individual
Group
Online
Chart Title
Very Well
Well
Don't Know/No Opinion
Somewhat Well
Not Well
No Consensus
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Question 9
What is your perception of the overall condition and educational suitability of the District's facilities? (4 = great condition, 1= poor
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Question 10
If it is determined that a building has reached the end of its useful life, which is the best action for building disposition? (Please select
only one.)
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Question 11
Please rate the following actions based on level of importance. (4 = Most Important, 1= Least Important)
Individual (paper) Comments:
Athletics/ recreational improvements
Find methods in which facilities (especially higher levels) may generate
operating income & stress education
Rated these against each other
Technology levy/ grants? Already did safety updates?
Group (paper) Comments:
n/a
Online Comments:
Expand arts programming. More offerings, new offerings (dance, sculpture,
graphic design)
New buildings are great, but the teachers in the building are most
important
Retaining teachers and staff members in the district
Size of schools compared to rising student enrollment
Students should be able to use the school's WIFI!
Supporting diversity programs in school, LGBT/Secular, etc.
Sustainability and green initiatives for education
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Question 12
As a concept, which of the following grade configurations would you like the District to consider? Check all that apply.
Individual (paper) Comments:
1- PK-3, 1 - 4-7, 1 - 8-12
Pre-K-5, 6-7, 8-9
PK, 1-5, 6-8, 9-12
PK, k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 1 building each
PK, k-5, (4c 405) 6-8 (1 @1000) 9-12 (1 @ 1550).
Establish & promotes neighborhood unity as well
Pk-2, 3-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12
PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
PK-2, 3-6, 7-12
PK-2, 3-6, 7-12, 3-7, 8-12
PK-3 (1) 4-6(1) 7-12(1)
PK-3 (2@ 600), 4-5 (2@ 600), 7-8 (1@ 700), 9-12 (1@
1530)
Pk-3, 4-6 (7), 8-12 (7)
Pk-3, 4-6, 7-12
PK-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12. PK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
PK-3/ 4-6/ 7-9/ 10-12
PK-4 (2 each) 5-8 1 each, 9-12 1 each. PK-4
divided into 3 separate wings (PK-K, 1-2, 3-4)
PK4 (2), 5-8 (2), 9-12 (1)
PK-4, 5-8, 9-12
PK-5 (1 @ 1000), 6-8 (1@ 1000) 9-12 (1@1530)
Pk-5 (4@ 450), 6-8 (1@1000) 9-12 (1@1530)
Pk-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12
Pk-5, 6-8, 9-12
PK-K, 2 K-2, 1 3-5, 1 6-8, 1 9-12
PreK-3 option?
Group (paper) Comments:
Pre-k is very important
Neighborhood elements
Either one or two buildings for PK-5
Online Comments:
Like it the way it is. Group by grades. Slowly
introduces more and more children to each
other each year
Our district is divided, sadly not in a good way.
The division of Applegrove cuts this district in
half… The haves and the have nots, this is real
PK-4 (4), 5-8 (1), 9-12 (1)
PK-5(4 bldgs.), 6-8(1 bldg.), 9-12(1 bldg.)
Pre-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-12
Pre-K needs to remain separate from other grade
levels
Pre-k, K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Prek-3, 4-6, 7-12
Smallest possible schools, the smaller the facility
the lower the teacher-student ratio, the higher
chance for student success
Indiv idual Group Online
Pre-K, K-2 (2 @ 450), 3-5 (2 @ 450), 6-8 (1 @ 1,000), 9-12 (1 @ 1,530) 46 8 107
PK-5 (2 @ 900), 6-8 (1 @ 1,000), 9-12 (1 @ 1,530) 49 10 94
PK-8 (2 @ 1,400), 9-12 (1 @ 1,530) 2 0 7
PK-6 (2 @ 1,050), 7-12 (1 @ 2,200) 8 2 8
PK-5 (2 @ 900), 6-12 (1 @ 2,500) 2 0 10
Other 20 1 10
No Consensusn/a
5n/a
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Question 13
Please rate the importance of the following factors for your choices above.
ImportantNo
Opinion
Not
ImportantImportant
No
Opinion
Not
Important
No
ConsensusImportant
No
Opinion
Not
Important
Age difference between
students73 5 2 12 0 0 0 169 6 11
Program focus (e.g., STEM, fine
arts, language immersion, etc.)72 8 0 12 0 0 0 136 32 14
Limiting the number of times a
student changes schools16 27 37 1 2 8 1 75 39 70
Trav el time to and from school 35 27 18 4 2 4 1 97 43 43
Online ResponsesGroup (paper) ResponsesIndividual (paper) Responses
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Question 14
Please share any other factors that influenced your choices in questions 12 & 13.
Individual (paper) Comments:
# of bodies that need to be situated/ served before academics can start.
Example: breakfast. Bus arrival.
1) Middle school students can take classes at High School. 2) Middle school
and high school can share staff. 3) 1 drop off site for busing. 4) More
teacher collaboration. 5) Siblings are more likely to be the same building.
A Pk-2 building allows for more age appropriate instruction and focus. The
current K-2 bldgs. have been helpful in aligning service and instructional
focus. The age of students must be considered to provide safety and
protection to them.
Ability for staff to collaborate. Ability to move staff as needed. Sharing
resources - nurse, librarian, etc.
Ability to better align programming. Less building operations costs. Better
able to staff the buildings. All PK-8 students need/deserve 21st century
facilities, it's cost effective to build/renovate only 3 buildings than 5 buildings.
Age is big concern in my opinion - keep them grouped in small ranges.
Travel time is not a major concern now, considering 57% of students live
North of Applergrave - yet travel South to go to MS/ HS. 1 305 building
(current MS). New MS built. Eliminate older facility(s) -> GT?
All of this depends on the configuration of buildings. We could conceivably
have a conjoined middle/ high school that are separated, yet joined at a
common location. I would like to see a middle school that is designed as a
middle school. Our current configuration is extremely inefficient.
As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate multiple elementary schools, and
be engaged with each school at the same time.
As an educator, I feel it is very important for children to feel safe and secure
in their environments. If a Pk-5 child is in a setting any larger than our current
configuration, I feel it may cause anxiety for children and parents.
As long as the district can maintain separation of ages, as they do today at
the middle school for example, the age difference is not a huge factor. I feel
PK-K should be kept entirely separate from standard K-12 students.
Availability of programs across grade levels (for example, CCP, accelerated
math courses, jumpstart)
Be mindful of age difference in buildings. Pre-K is growing. 8th to HS for
programming.
Came from a K-5, 6-8, 9-12 school district. Thought that the concept worked
well especially b/c age difference/ maturity.
Cost effectiveness of services (teaching staff, support staff, etc.). Sound
goals and vision with more streamlined/ combined buildings.
Cost of running multiple buildings. The less schools there are, the easier
transportation will be.
District already went through a major change not too long ago. We were
told it was research based.
Ease of use. Transportation. Feeling of connectedness. Opportunities for kids .
Special education?
Ensure K-5 Students get more individual educator attention during earlier
years. Ensure 9-12 students experience race and economic class diversity,
which they will experience in college as well.
Expose to older kids on buses gat better when we transitioned from 1-6 to K-
2/ 3-5/ 6-8/ 9-12. Kids got moved a lot. Need to be very cautious.
Fewer buildings = lower operational cost, but better programming.
Grades 7& 8 taking high school classes -> need to at least be close proximity.
Equity.
Grouping by social/ developmental needs.
I am concerned with very young Prek to 6 interacting with older students.
Prefer to identify developmental breakdowns to divide up appropriately.
Also concerned with whether younger students would be riding the same
bus with older students. Too many opportunities for inappropriate influences.
I believe the current configuration is working well within our school district.
The ages are considered.
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Question 14
Please share any other factors that influenced your choices in questions 12 & 13.
I have heard a lot of positive feedback about the current structure of our
district. I think keeping students grouped in similar age clusters makes sense.
I like the smaller age groups because the entire environment can focus on
age-appropriate activities/ programs. Administrators become specialized
with this age group and can be more effective instructional leaders.
I think it is a good idea to introduce "younger" students to "older" student s
some kids operate at a higher level than the grade they are in, so its a good
idea to keep kids interested at their own intellectual level.
I think the grades on a building should be decided by what grades are
taught best together in 1 building -- from a curriculum viewpoint.
I would like to see a "campus: for MS HS, along with 1 mega elementary near
geographic canter of district.
If we consolidate resources and concentrate on combining the schools, and
not have 2 schools each of the lower grade, we could focus on those
grades more and hopefully achieve better efficiency. Our district is not that
big where we need several elementary grade schools. Older kids on the bus
with younger kids generally is not a good thing.
It is important to keep the age difference between students small. Allowing
the PK students to be in the building helps with the transition from PK to K
because teachers can communicate more effectively. At times,
communication seems to get lost.
Large number of students in a building is cumbersome to navigate start/ end
times and drop off and dismissal. Smaller schools provides the chance for my
child to remain with a core group of students year after year, and not split
into different homerooms.
Larger school - more issue: traffic, lunch times, dismissal.
Maturity of 5th/6th grades makes it difficult to have them integrated into a
building with Pk-4th grades. Having a lot larger range in one building allows
for peer mentoring both at elementary (PK-4) MS (5-8) and HS (9-12)
Needs to be geographically oriented - what if northern part of town is
annexed?
No building is to large, which keeps some level of intimacy.
Pk-3 seem to group students by developmental needs. Every level would
have a "tested" level. The high stakes test would be in a safe, comfortable
environment the kids are used to. Would keep a neighborhood feel. 4-6 - 6th
grade seems to align closer to 4th and 5th graders.
Pk-5 configuration is too large, or too wide of a window within the learning
curriculum. There ages need greater concentration on self before enabling
transitions in larger groups.
PreK K-2/ elementary learning students begin finding "passions" direction the
learn as much from each other "older: help "younger". 6-8 pre-focus -
experimental for students "try" different things. 9-12 Focus on the choices
made.
Q 12 - I like Pre K separate. 9-12 together, Don't care for 6-12. Q13 - Age
difference can be positive if utilized in potential mentoring. Can be negative
with social issues.
Quantities of students in a grade level at a primary level (i.e., K-5)
Safety, change and new school can be fun and exciting. Staff focus.
Since NCCS switched to K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, it is beneficial in having students
grouped with those closer in age - versus having K and 1st grade with 6th to
8th graders. It helps while in the school buildings and also while on school
buses.
STEM careers are where highly sought after jobs will be - we need to prepare
our students for something other than college.
The amount of land we have
There are some finished savings to the district going from 7 building to 4
buildings. (food service, transportation, other non-instructional positions).
Also, the district can pull resources - everything from playground equipment/
library books to computer/ technical assistance.
Too many: busses, schedules, buildings, etc. For multiple student homes. I
have 4 @ 4 different buildings.
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Travel time not as important because district is not as large as some. Perhaps
new buses purchased to make transportation times shorter.
Young children need to be with other young children. Although they may
never see older students when they are in school, a high student population
cause chaos to children who can easily be distracted.
Group (paper) Comments:
Be mindful of age difference in buildings. Pre-k is growing. 8th to high school
for programming. Teacher collaboration. Easier to share stuff.
Too many buses, some need to take more than 1 bus per family. Streamline
buses.
Inequity of demographics
Do what is best for the kids. Depends on the amount of land we have
available. Age difference between students.
Travel time is important for those who live in outer perimeter of district.
7th and 8th taking high school classes - proximity. Feeling of connectedness.
Equity. Community model. Cost. Special education offerings. Parking and
traffic.
Grouping students by development and social needs. Neighborhoods still
important - not in favor of one giant campus.
One member wants a 7-12 building - Availability of programs that affect 7-
12. CCP, Jumpstart, analyze cost / effectiveness of reducing our building
from 7 to 4 or 5.
Online Comments:
6th graders need to be out of the middle school. They are too young to be in
the same building as 8th graders. Green Local Schools have a nice set up of
schools.
7th and 8th graders would benefit from access to 9th and 10th grade classes
without bussing back and forth between buildings; 7th and 8th graders
would have access to better non-classroom facilities
A school with a limited age group increases the chances that all activities at
the school are age appropriate and staff develops strategies for
management that are suited to the age group. Programs available are
more targeted and staff can collaborate well to make the facility the best
example of education at each level.
Ability to offer expanded programming for early childhood
Age difference between students in a facility is of great importance. Having
lived previously in a district with 6-12 together, I am confident in my
statement that such a grouping is detrimental for the younger students.
Travel time to and from school via bus is of great concern as, the more time
that students are in school buses, which do not have seatbelts, the longer
their safety is at risk. In addition, longer travel time diminishes sleep and/or
homework time. Familiarity with a building, especially for younger students,
helps to facilities confidence and comfort in the physical space, which
makes readiness for learning more likely, in comparison to spending energies
on learning new spaces and buildings guidelines and operating procedures
frequently, which diminish energies for focusing on learning. However,
having the youngest of the student population in facilities that focus on their
needs, as opposed to mixing them in with much older students, who are
typically in very different stages of their development, has great potential for
negative impact.
Age differences matter. Elementary students should NOT be w/middle
school kids and/or high school. Middle school must be separate from high
school, & high school should be separate. Also, keep supportive diverse
programs in school, LGBT support and SECULAR values in school-separation
of church & state in PUBLIC schools!!!
Age...
Approx. 900 kids in a PK-5 building seems like a lot
At the elementary level, I am a fan of smaller schools. They seem to work
better as a school "family" and teaming/working together as a smaller staff
produces better results all around. I teach in another Stark County district in a
K-4 setting (530 students at one school, 300 at the other school).
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Please share any other factors that influenced your choices in questions 12 & 13.
As a parent it is of utmost importance my child does not feel like a number in
the crowd. A smaller school footprint allows them to get to know teachers
and staff on a much more personal level. The smaller size has helped my
anxious child adjust quickly and feel comfortable in an environment he
knows well. A limited number of grades helps, especially the younger
students, to provide a sense of security and limits intimidation. When looking
at school options before our child started kindergarten the small size K-2 size
and building set up is one of the reasons we decided to send our children to
North Canton. The only reason our child rides the bus is because of the
limited ages represented on the bus. A school with a grater age difference
would change this and therefore change our opinion of letting our child ride
the bus. The school day is already exceptionally long for a small child. It
takes us months to adjust to the long day at the start of the school year.
Living close to the school and shortening the day as much as possible by
limiting travel time is very important to us.
Avoiding duplication of services.
Avoiding fragmentation of administration and facility maintenance while
maintaining logical groupings of students.
Building MS in front of the HS so resources and facilities can be shared such
as athletic spaces, fine arts, and fab labs.
By combining the younger children into a PK-5 school, there would be less
variability in start/end times across the grade levels. This will decrease the
logistics for parents with multiple children, particularly those with
employment commitments. This benefit will also extend to extra-curricular
activities and parent-involved events (Meet the Teacher nights, etc.). A PK-
5th school will also allow students to attend the same school as a similarly-
aged sibling for a longer period of time. By spending more time in one
school, students and parents will have more continuity with fellow students,
staff, teachers and other families over the years which will build a better
sense of community. This creates a stronger foundation for the middle and
high school environment.
Current system seems to work well.
Changing schools too many times is a hassle but not changing schools at all
or a limited amount makes doing it later on harder
Children I have in the district. Future enrollment numbers, Cost of changing
the facilities structure
Consolidating makes sense as long as that does not result in school being
built at a significant distance away that would cause lengthy travel. The
expectation is that the reduction in number of facilities would lower cost.
kindergarten, 1st, 2nd should not be with 7&8 grades as the smaller (& older)
children need some separation, which is why k-5 & 6-8 was chosen. it would
be nice for children 3 years apart to be in the same school along the way
whereas the current system does not put them together until high school.
Cost!! level it as is. any parent that wants to pay more should be bills. leave
the rest of us alone!
Enough staff and administrators to maintain the safety of the building and
ensure policy
Facility consolidation and transportation reduction could save the district
money over the long run.
For K-5, I don't like lots of sections in one grade level in one building. I would
rather see fewer sections at each grade level and more grade levels in one
building.
Going to 4 schools all over town through 12 years is strenuous on the students
as well as parents. The loss of the "neighborhood" elementary school took
away a great system.
I am a senior this year and loved my experiences at NCCS. I loved going to
separate elementary schools and slowly being introduced to other kids my
age instead of throwing everyone together at once. Really helps with social
skills in the future. The system we have instilled today may be even better at
it. Don't think it is a good idea to change the current model.
I feel the pre-K is a great program and needs to remain separate , these
children are very young and would be distracted and overwhelmed in a
larger building.
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Please share any other factors that influenced your choices in questions 12 & 13.
I am not opposed to the current district configuration, in fact we have
adjusted and accepted it. I do, however, believe there are possible
advantages to my children (MS age) interacting with younger and older
students. My children have had the opportunity to mentor younger,
elementary age students which fostered pride and responsibility. I believe
my children could equally benefit if exposed to HS students. Things like
working together on a community service project or school project would be
great. I also worry what my children may be exposed to.
I currently have 2 kids in school. One in kindergarten at Clearmount (she
attended Mary L. Evans for preschool). And one at Orchard Hill in 3rd grade.
I absolutely love Clearmount! I'm sad that they have such a short time at
Clearmount. The staff is AMAZING! Though the building is on the older side, I
love it's location. Its in a quiet neighborhood. Should it need rebuilt, it would
be amazing to have it in the same location. And I'd love to have the kids not
switch schools so often. But at the same time I question if it would be good
having 5th graders in with kindergarten. Times have definitely changed. But
it could also be a good thing. Have the oldest class volunteer to help out in
the younger classes during lunch and recess. Could teach responsibility.
I feel keeping the schools smaller in the elementary ages, ex:450-500
students, it creates a better connection between the students and staff.
Which then creates a more personal experience within the school. Not only
for the staff and students but also for the parents and families. When a
school gets large, the students are easier lost in the shuffle. Whole school
connections are lost and with that the sense of community!
I feel that it would be very beneficial for all students in each grade level to
be in one school to aide in collaboration and share resources. All students in
N Canton should have the same quality standards in their playground and
library as just two examples. I feel that the benefits of having a campus with
all grade levels together outweighs the travel time students would be bused
and the cost of the busing the students.
I like how the schools are configured right now because it leads to more age
appropriate activities, however the travel time on the elementary and
intermediate levels are too long.
I feel with the k-2 buildings. the behavior issues have increased as their is no
one to model behavior expectations at these buildings. I also feel that
academics have been decreased with the current building configurations
as there is no peer tutoring that can be done such as reading together,
older to younger. The younger kids' bus times have creeped to getting home
at such a late date that pickups by parents have increased exponentially at
the k-2 buildings.
I have a very real concern about the age difference between students and
the number of students in each school. Elementary aged children (K-5) do
not need to be going to school with kids twice their size. I strongly believe
bullying and harassment will be a major issue should a K-8 or 6-12 building be
created.
I have FOUR children who attend FOUR schools. That's 4 buses, 4 special
calendars, 4 different locals if I have to pick up for a doctor/dentist. If 1 child
is sick, another cannot bring home their work etc. We live within WALKING
distance to Northwood, yet my 3rd grader spends almost an HOUR on the
bus ONE WAY to Greentown. Ridiculous. If we had known the district would
do this, we would not have purchased this house.
I have seen positives since the last grade reconfiguration took place. It is
important to not have a large age range within one building. That would
also be way too many kids in one building. Our district isn't so large that
travel time is an issue.
I have three children in three different buildings and I teach at a neighboring
district. It is a lot of schedules to coordinate and my kids miss seeing each
other at school. Moreover one of my children is on the bus for 30 minutes but
I cannot pick her up because my daughter at Orchard Hill arrives home
when parent pick-up is for Clearmount.
I like having the older students in the building as leaders and not just younger
children. The elementary day is very long. Part of it is due to transportation to
all of the buildings. Less buildings to go to would alleviate that problem. All
elementary students could finish at the same time instead of intermediate
finishing first and the elementary finishing last.
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I like how the schools are configured right now because it leads to more age
appropriate activities, however the travel time on the elementary and
intermediate levels are too long.
I like the current way the grades are broken up. It gives the students the most
specialized interaction and enhancement of education and much more
access to specialized programs and technologies that other facilities that
are overcrowded and larger without such a great focus severely lack.
I like the idea of a large cohesive campus with different ages/grades
separated from one another as well.
I still believe that 6th grade is elementary level. You can combine grades 7-
12 in one building but keep them separate within the building (i.e. Jr. High
wing/HS wing)
I think kids should be grouped by ages as there are challenges at different
levels. I think the primary and intermediate could be merged but would
hesitate to merge middle school with this group. I also think middle school
age kids are best served away from high schoolers. They grow up so quickly
and are so insecure at this age. Being with high schoolers would prove
detrimental for some of those students. They grow up quickly enough.....
I think that it is important to give young students ample time to adjust to
going to school, both for the new educational and social environments. I
believe throwing them into a large group of other students can be
intimidating and may prevent them from finding their way within a new
experience. As far as program focus is concerned, math and sciences are
extremely important and should be cultivated from a very young age. Focus
in these areas wouldn't steer children away from fine arts, but would build a
foundation of curiosity and critical thinking skills that would likely see them
being more successful in other pursuits.
I want my daughter to be around her own age group. I would not her
around students who are much older.
I would not be good to have older students in with younger students. Young
children should not be exposed to older students.
It is very difficult for families a multiple children to have them in multiple
schools.
It should be available to be in concert/symphonic band without being in
marching band.
I've taught in PreK-5 and 1-5 bldgs. which add a great dynamic, allow
teacher's to really develop and maintain long term relationships with
students and their families, and create a community of learners that I've not
seen in K-2. The older students are leaders that the younger students look up
to. Nothing similar exists in K-2 bldgs. Do not want to see elementary bldgs.
with 900 kids. That is ridiculous!
Kids need structure and security. If they are in the same school seeing the
same teachers it helps them with both. I am concerned with young kids
being with older. They already learn too much from older students while on
the bus and right now they are split by age groups. I would rather see a
campus with buildings separated (yet connected) then merging more
grades together. I also do not like when student spend a long time on the
bus. It builds anxiety and also allows misbehavior to happen more readily.
Location
Maturity levels of students and number of students in a building
More focus should be put toward Vocational Schools with more options.
Not all North Canton students are college material and that is OK. Trade
personnel is needed. Q16 comments If land procurement is available, I
would recommend 3 sites. 2 PK - 5 and 6-8 building and 9-12 building on
same campus. Operations should be the least costly in this formula.
My first choice is the Pre-K-5, 6-8 and 9-12. My second is the Pre-K-8 and 9-12.
I think having four buildings is more efficient than having seven. I think having
a PreK-5 building is wonderful because it's beneficial for the older kids to
serve as mentors to the younger kids and even offers opportunities for a
buddy program. Having kids in the same building for at times seven years
(1st choice) builds a real community between the kids, teachers and
administration.
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Number of students per school.
Overall # of students in the building.
Peer tutoring can be useful for all teaches social skills as well as fosters
community.
Pre-K needs to be integrated into an elementary building in order for our
preschool students to have a much smoother transition to kindergarten. A
Pre-k-2 configuration would also support peer model relationships with older
student role models for our preschool students.
Pre-K to 5 is way to big of an age gap between students. Preschool and
Kindergarten students should not be in the same building as fifth graders.
Preschool should be a part of an elementary building to support and ease
students' transitions to kindergarten and better serve the needs of students
and staff.
Preschool should not be a separate entity. It currently exists as a separate
entity due to space, not educational "best practice". There are many
benefits to our youngest learners being a part of their future elementary
school. Our preschoolers can learn from older peers and our older students
can be mentors to younger students. Many of our preschoolers have
significant challenges and transition to school-age is more seamless when
school-age staff and teachers have known those preschoolers for several
years prior to participating in their classroom. There is value to housing all
preschoolers at one elementary school. The challenging students can be
spread out among several teachers, not just two classrooms. The support
staff plays a huge role in servicing these students and excess travel time to
provide services and two different sites negatively effects collaboration and
the services provided on a daily basis.
Preschool students should be with other grades so they have peers. 6th
graders are so young. Not sure they should be with 7th and 8th graders.
Proximity for 6-8 to 9-12 buildings would allow for a better transition for
Jumpstart students, and keep a fluid relationship to exist between both
buildings.
Recent change to K-2, 3-5 negatively impacted many families with multiple
children who now attend different elementary schools. While 4
neighborhood K-5 schools are not cost effective, we should consider moving
to 2 K-5 schools.
Since the 6th graders went to the middle school I have felt it is too young. 6th
graders are so young and need that extra year to develop.
Smaller school size for younger grade levels create a sense of community
within the school
Specialized grade level buildings make it easier to focus on academic
improvement and scaffolding.
Sporting teams starting at 7th grade...athletic facilities could be all in one
and accessible to all grade levels
Teachers can collaborate more when the grades are limited in the building.
The programs are also designed for that age group.
The district can save $ by pooling resources by combining schools.
There is value in having younger students in the same neighborhood school
for an extended period of time. Staff gets to know the students and families.
A "family" is created and the older students are encouraged to model and
mentor the younger students.
This district is broken when it comes to this issue...The configuration of the
schools has split our district and community in half...I am getting that there is
a certain "group" of people that feel Greentown is not "good" enough for
their kids...I am not going to support any kind of levy to change this. I live on
the side of town that some would say is less appealing... which is funny to
me. This district needs to support ALL kids in it. And make ALL schools better.
Otherwise it will only deepen the divide.
Too many changes in location in current configuration. Siblings going to
different schools when only 1-2 grades apart. Current configuration is a lot
of separate facilities to operate, staff, maintain, etc.
We do not want to see middle school on same campus as high school.
Elementary students should not be in a facility with 900+ children.
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We have to remember the most important part of North Canton is the actual
education. Not spending needlessly for a building that is really usable. It is
more important to get textbooks and good teachers then having a fancy
school.
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Question 15
How many total school sites do you believe the district should operate? (Note: One site may have more than one building).
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Question 16
Weighing the balance between fiscal responsibility and low student - teacher ratios, what do you feel the ideal class size is for
students in North Canton City School District? (Please select one for each grade range.)
Pre-K
<20
20-25
26-30
>30
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Question 17
Given that Preschool is not state-funded (with exception of special education), should enough preschool classrooms be planned for
all North Canton City Pre-K students in every elementary school?
Question 18
Small Intimate Schools + Diverse Educational Programs = Small Intimate Schools with Diverse
Programs that are expensive to operate.
Diverse Educational Programs + Low Operational Costs = Diverse Educational Program in a larger
school to keep costs down.
Small Intimate Schools + Low Operational Costs = Small Intimate Schools with limited programs to
keep costs down.
Please answer the following question regarding school size. Keep in mind that the enrollment may fluctuate based on desired class
size, but student to teacher ratios would remain the same. Chose your two (2) preferences from the image above.
Small Intimate
Schools
Diverse
Educational
Programs
Low
Operational
Cost
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Question 19
In your opinion, where should PK spaces be located in the District?
Individual (paper) Comments:
Contained at one building
District should start at K
Don’t necessarily think we need it
For an individual cost
One PreK-5 building
Pre-K connected to one of 2 PK-3 buildings
Private Pre-K
Work with local existing Pre-K and find balance within
Group (paper) Comments:
Lots to consider, step up to quality, special services, etc.
Connected to one Kindergarten building
Not stand alone with one K-2
Online Comments:
Don't need to offer
Families should be responsible for their own PK. This should not be in the
district.
I don't think the district should get into PK
In a new building configuration of Pre-K-5 building I would offer a few
classes.
No need for Pre-K. Plenty of options in North Canton.
No preschool
Not offered
Offered at one of the k buildings, keeping Pre-K together but with K
PK should not be accounted for by the district
PK special education should be at one of the K-2 buildings
Private, self-funded
Private. let the parents of the p-k kids pay!!
Should be privately funded off site
Shouldn't be offered
Shouldn't be PK with other community option available
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Special Education
Programs offered at each school
A single centralized center
One center in each location
A combination of locations & schools
The District offers a wide range of services/programs for students. In your opinion, where should these services be located in the
District?
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Question 20: Comments
The District offers a wide range of services/programs for students. In your opinion, where should these services be located in the
District?
Individual (paper) Comments:
n/a
Group (paper) Comments:
n/a
Online Comments:
Arts: choir, band, art, etc.
Fine Arts: music and art
Music and art at each school
Nursing staff
One central physical location for all schools; then the special programs can be located in one place
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Question 21
Please select the top 6 current Career and Technical Education programs that you believe provide students with the most
opportunities after graduation.
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Question 22
Would you be interested in the District permitting public access to the facilities or developing partnerships with the services or
agencies listed below? If so, please select those you are interested in having the District pursue.
Individual (paper) Comments:
Need to be typed
Group (paper) Comments:
Mental health
Online Comments:
Any as long as the children are safe
No unless they are charged for all costs
The district should not permit this type of use
This looks like the other question: all but not with
priority
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Question 23
There are spaces within a school that the State of Ohio does not co-fund. These projects are typically funded by local taxes. As a
local tax payer, how important do you believe the following spaces are in schools? (4 = Most Important, 1= Least Important)
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Question 24
The following are things that the State does not fund. How important is it to include these in the facilities master plan? (4 = Very
Important, 1= Not Important)
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Question 25
How likely would it be that you would support a tax increase for the following:
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Question 25: Comments
How likely would it be that you would support a tax increase for the following:
Individual (paper) Comments:
Athletic fields
Bond issue?
Career tech education
Funding addition staff so each building has equitable services
Indoor swimming facility
Maintaining the arts programs
Group (paper) Comments:
Career Technical Education
Sports and rec levy
Online Comments:
After school LGBT/Secular Clubs
Enlarging and supplying clinics for student's health
Expansion of arts programming
I feel confident in the current level of safety
Maintaining Arts/Music
More dynamic classroom options, including for diversity of student types and needs
Need to address current overcrowding situation
Pay for teachers
Special education funding
Take care of our teachers
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Is there anything else you would like for us to consider?
Individual (paper) Comments:
An indoor swimming facility is desperately needed.
Better food services for students. More healthy choices, wellness plans.
CTE programs raise money but funds have historically been added to
general fund. The extra funds collected should be separate and available
for CTE programs. Those programs shouldn't be told "there's no money", if it's
being used in GF.
How is it decided which school gets funds for building repairs?
How can we partner up better with the City of North Canton? Ex - Joint rec
cent, community center, fine arts building
I would also like to see a support for professional development courses in
high school.
In all cases we judge each question based on where we are at this moment.
Different district should be investigated, vetted, to see where successes and
failures occurred. WE are not the first district to attempt these changes. Ask
true questions. Akron public school may be an excellent resource.
It is important to maintain a competitive edge drawing potential families to
North Canton.
Keeping quality teachers in this district to educate our children. Making sure
athletic fund distribution is equal for male/ female, each sport, etc.
Length of school day - start/ end times. K-2 day ends so late children don't
have time w/ family or after school activities. Parking/ pick-up and drop off
areas
Length of school day start/ end elementary day is currently too late. Parking.
pick- up/ drop off flow
Length of school day- Start/ end times
No matter which course we choose full transparency in the community is
critical to the future success of it. Communication is crucial.
Parking and drop off/ pick up flow at each location.
Please consider all option before determining if a building has reached its
useful life. I live close to a school and insist that it remain a school.
Staff -pay freeze etc.
Teachers haven't received a raise on the base since pre-2010 and won't until
2020. It will be difficult to get grassroots support without increasing operating
levy monies.
Three questions show that the district is moving toward asking the community
for money to build new facilities. Teacher have already sacrificed much in
the past 7 years (with a step freeze and no base salary raise in 10 years after
current contract). The work is low because of this.
Vocational classes not offered as often as they used to
We absolutely must attract and hire the best teachers and support staff that
we can. We must again make teaching in the NCCS a goal for all of those
who enter education in NE Ohio!
We already have PI for #1-5. Where is new $ for building?
WE have a strong Arts Program and we need to make sure that the
deficiencies in arts facilities are addressed!
We have cut options for our students significantly over the last 10 years. I
would like to see us return to optimal staffing levels in all areas including the
classroom, monitors, counseling, nurses, special education, etc.
You showed an analysis of where students live now. That will change in 10-20
years. What will this district look like in 50 years? I anticipate that homes in the
senior-heavy Southern part of the district will begin to turn over to young
singles and married couples with no kids. Where will the new housing be
built? Will the taxpayers volunteer to raise the taxes when new residents are
promised tax breaks.
Group (paper) Comments:
Find better ways to partner with the City. Joint CRE center. Community
center. Fine arts center.
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Question 26
Is there anything else you would like for us to consider?
Length of school day and start/ end times. Parking. Pick-up/ Drop-off flow at
each location.
Transparency and communication is critical for this process. Programming
needs to be discussed.
I would like to see us return to optimal staffing levels in all areas including the
classroom, monitors, counseling, nurses, special education, etc.
Online Comments:
A building's function should take priority over whether or not it is historical (i.e.
Hoover has roof problems that have not been fixed– for over 6 years it has
leaked)
A pool for the swim team
Accountability for teachers
At 92 years of age, the Mary Evans Early Childhood Center/Portage Building
should be a priority. The heat is inconsistent and the water is not drinkable in
some areas. The environment does not meet the current needs of our staff
and preschoolers (i.e. changing rooms, sensory rooms, appropriate space for
therapists, etc.). Also, our special needs population continues to grow as the
dynamics of North Canton have changed over the years. In just six years our
preschool classroom size as grown from 2 classrooms (a.m./p.m.) to 5
classrooms (a.m./p.m.). We serve over 100 students (typical peers and
Special Education students). Additional space for the possibility of state-
mandated preschool is something to consider. I love the idea of putting all
our students together per grade. No more comparisons... many feel if you
are in 2nd grade and go to X you get "better" services than if you go to Y.
There are differences between our current elementary schools. All of our
students should have equal access (i.e. guidance counselors, more
differentiated special education services, behavior specialists, etc.) and that
is not the case currently. I'm excited to see what the future will bring for North
Canton Schools and fully support the process.
Athletic facilities, currently there are not enough appropriately sized indoor
facilities to accommodate middle school athletics and the youth programs.
Centralized schools within city limits close to police and fire since they are
both full time. Full time police in 3 centralized buildings 1 per building- 3 total.
More police dog searches without kids being notified. More offers for
vocational education. Hire teachers as coaches not outside people it is
embarrassing that a district like ours has non teachers in high profile
coaching positions such as boys basketball and girls basketball.
Clearmount could use a larger updated facility. But would love to keep it in
the same location! More/better arts programs for younger kids. Have
younger kids (starting in pre-k/ kindergarten) do a Christmas program.
Parents love that stuff! Offer a variety of vocational programs. I marked 6 I
though we're important. But I could have marked much more.
Cosmetology, automotive, hospitality (run a restaurant), health related
classes (take college courses for nursing in high school), agricultural science,
computer science, businesses, finance (all kids should be required to take
basic finance classes, managing money, etc.). I could go on. Not everyone
goes to college. And honestly not everyone needs to. Though I hope all kids
go, they won't. No one wants to pay for student loans the rest of their life.
And technical jobs are just as important. And could even help kids work
through college. Small class sizes. Its proven kids learn better when class sizes
are smaller. More hands on learning, even for the older kids. Not everyone
learns the same. Not everyone learns well out of a book.
Consider space for guidance counselors, sensory rooms for students with
special needs, open spaces to work with students by support staff other than
in the classroom itself, meeting rooms for staff, a computer lab at the
elementary level and staff to teach computers at the primary level. There
needs to be more equality between the buildings.
Definitely leave room for upkeep in the future. The high school's roof has
leaked for how many years or trouble with air conditioning or heat in so
many rooms that should be addressed.
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Question 26
Is there anything else you would like for us to consider?
Don't depend on technology to replace teachers or books. Keep arts strong.
Depend less on sports for local reputation (club sports would be a great
alternative) What's best for the children is best for the community. More
space is needed for 21st century teaching and learning
Even with all of these plans that will take years to change, current facilities
need things fixed. Carpet in many classrooms need to be replaced (20+
years old), cracks in cinder block walls need to be caulked, leaking sinks and
faucets (7+ years) need to be replaced, heat/ac needs to be able to be
controlled in each room because the computerized controls for building do
not work efficiently (it is either freezing cold or roasting hot but nothing in
between)! The lack of district administration asking teachers for their input is
disheartening and disappointing! Many of these educators are former
students and/or residents of North Canton.
High-quality teachers are the most important element in any school setting
I graduated from Hoover. My children now go to Hoover. We have a great
community...great teachers...great administrators. We need new buildings.
We are in need of more gyms. Just my opinion.
I think there is tremendous value in designing eco-friendly educational
institutions. Doing so would provide education for students, lower utility and
maintenance costs and encourage community support.
In regards to district set up - it is a SHAME we do not offer an Open House
opportunity for all students before the start of the school year. This is
something that needs to be addressed through teacher contract setup and
building availability. The opportunity for EVERY child to be able to see where
their classroom is, what their teacher looks like, and where to go on the first
day is imperative. The smaller the school we can start our children off in the
better chance they have to appropriately adjust to the rigors of a school
day. The school size can continue to increase as the years progress, but that
small start is so critical especially for students who have little to no prior
school experience. Provide an enticing vision of what is to come for our
community and the chance of funding it will be far greater. This is a great
place to live, let's make it even better.
I would support anything for the school district if it's best for the children. I
think Hoover is way behind in many areas.
In the area of curriculum, Spanish should be offered again in the elementary
schools. Social Studies should be realigned as follows: 8th grade American
History to 1865 9th grade American History 1865 to Present 10th grade
World Studies 11th grade American Government 12th grade electives:
Psychology, Sociology, Consumer Economics, (AP courses available in
Psychology, American History, American Government, Economics)
In today's turbulent times it is important that safety and security be focused
upon. The geographical size of our small town would not warrant an Officer
in every school, it just would make economic sense. Of any of the schools
that may require there own school resource officer that maybe Greentown
because it is the furthers from any school. Keep in mind that Clearmount is
just 1 mile or less from Hoover High School. Orchard Hill is under 2 miles from
NCMS and Northwood is only a short distance from Hoover as well. Proper
security procedures in place could keep Schools safe enough while waiting
for response from NCPD or in the rare emergency SCSO Deputy's. The fast
paced world of technology must also be in mind. I am a firm believer that
my children will do more and more computer based work but that should
not replace the hard work of doing simple tasks like cursive and long hand
math.
Keep public schools secular. There should be no involvement w/ any religious
group in a public school setting. Allowing religious groups to rent public
school facilities is wrong. As all students should have the support of public
schools regarding LGBT groups, secular activities and enjoy the separation of
church and state. Schools must fund anti-bullying initiatives, and promote
inclusion and diversity programs that are pro-LGBT, and support minority
views, secular and/or atheist. I don't like the idea of anyone being armed
inside a school. Schools can be safe w/out armed personnel. Implement
martial arts programs, but continue to ban any firearm from buildings.
Kids do not need big, beautiful buildings to learn well. Money should be
spent on quality instructors and technology to facilitate learning.
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Question 26
Is there anything else you would like for us to consider?
Later school hours, sports non-competitive, marching band not required if in
band, no standardized testing (AIR, PARK, etc.), stricter with immature/unruly
students. Only for high school.
Make the schools and staff child friendly.
Manage scope, resist investing if it doesn't improve student and teacher
experience to support the outcome to educate as #1. We support
involvement in sports for our children and others but education needs to be
first for this community to thrive. Technology for technology sake is a waste of
$. Before spending $ on the latest technology, ask yourself if it will improve
teacher productivity and the learning experience for students. We don't
need more ways for our children to play video games with school funding
(i.e. Chrome books already do a good job of that). However, there must be
something better than schoology to manage the core information. Great
approach thus far in how you are tackling the challenges ahead and
presenting the information so effectively. Looking forward to future
communications on the same and what you are able to come up with.
Math Curriculum needs to be addressed. I also feel that middle school
academics in the form of exploratory need to be addressed to
accommodate students that are not interested in stem based programs. We
are not a stem school and the programs that are offered lean heavily to that
curriculum. In regards to facilities parking issues as well as in and out for pick
up needs to be addressed.
My sons graduated through the North Canton District and I was very pleased
with their education and their college preparedness. However, I do feel that
more funding and time should be dedicated to non-academics. There
should be greater opportunity for career guidance, "real life" college
prep...not the academics, but preparing them for the day-to-day college
experience. And the fine arts are in great need for improvement - a better/
bigger stage area....practice rooms for the students...more funding for the
grade school and middle school students to better prepare them for high
school and beyond opportunities in music and art.
Need an additional gym at high school
No matter how nice our schools look, we need to take care of the educators
that are teaching our youth.
No new money until the system is returned to former quality
Noise abatement in the middle school cafeteria
North Canton is a great place to live. However, our buildings and facilities do
not fit our name. I go to other districts for my children's athletic or art extra
curricular activities and see what others have. We are not even close. The
middle school athletic and art facilities are extremely limited. Many schools
are hosting different types of tournaments/competitions and we could never
be able to do so because of the lack of facilities. Locker rooms, proper
practice facilities, performing arts locations are not up to modern day
standards. This also goes right into safety concerns. I.E. Being at a MS or HS
school track meet and runners/coaches at the meet almost being hit by foul
baseballs. Also, middle school track runners dodging lacrosse balls during
practices as lacrosse is on the field warming up for a game.
Parents are responsible for paying for too many additional fees, curriculum
like workbooks, WIFI on personal devices, and other resources compared to
other schools. Times have changed and this must be addressed.
Please closely consider the various needs for different ages. For example, a
large K-2 leads to children with different students in their classes every year
and other problems such as not enough time for simple things such as eating
their lunch. High school students face challenges of principals not being
able to monitor everyone due to enrollment size. This leads to other
problems such as the bathroom serving as a vaping room for unruly students.
In addition, we have no interest in ever transitioning to year round school. It
is also not taxpayers responsibility to pay for preschool. This is another
financial burden. The PTOs within the elementary should not run the school.
The administration should have the authority not a PTO. Money raised by the
PTO should be put back into the classroom and not used to purchase items
such as k-cups and laminators. In closing, thank you for asking for feedback
as we have never been asked.
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Question 26
Is there anything else you would like for us to consider?
Please do not forget about the preschool in this transition. The preschool
students need to be integrated with kindergarten classrooms.
Please fix the holes in the ceilings and the dripping of water coming from
them in the high school
Put your kid gloves on if you want to pass a levy.
Schools should be for students to learn in. From what I have been hearing,
the students are running amuck at the high school. Why are we paying 4
principals if they can not do their jobs? There is a written student handbook
but none of what is in it is enforced, why have it then? It sounds to me that
there are far to many employees trying to befriend the students and not be
there to keep order and educate them, as they are paid to do. This needs
corrected ASAP. The buildings mean nothing if are full of mayhem.
The first question should have an answer for rating of the school. The schools
overall rating is the only thing I would consider when choosing a school to
send my child to.
The taxpayers. Quit asking us for more money. My taxes have doubled in 10
years because of you. I can't wait to get out of this town!!
To run and operate high quality schools with top notch programs, you must
have a well trained staff. In order to have the best staff, you must be willing
to pay them top salaries to attract the best leaders and teachers for our
future.
We need to be more fiscally responsible. Letting our schools get to the
condition they are in by not maintaining our buildings is irresponsible. I am
hopeful that this will change and new buildings will be maintained and the
cost of this maintenance will be built into the budget.
We should have a pre-k program for kids who are not ready for kindergarten.
We have preschool, and kindergarten. What about the kids that need
somewhere in between?
Well conceived questionnaire. Thanks for the opportunity to provide input.
What's best for kids
You have a wonderful district and I applaud your efforts.
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Question 27
Are you a member of the Steering Committee?
Question 28
Which group best represents you? Please check all that apply.
Individual (paper) Comments:
Community leader
Wife works in district
Online Comments:
Former teacher at Hoover
NCCS Alumni
Past teacher a NCCS
Substitute employee
Volunteer at school
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Question 29
If you are an employee or retiree of North Canton City School District, what is/was your position? (Please select all that apply.)
Question 30
Are you a resident of the North Canton City School District?
Individual (paper) Comments:
District office
Online Comments:
Anonymous
Food Services
Substitute support staff
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Question 31
How many years have you lived in the North Canton City School District?
Question 32
With which North Canton City school(s) are you affiliated? (Please select all that apply.)
Individual (paper) Comments:
Children are college grads and working
District
District office
Have worked and served in all
Schools/ throughout teaching tenure
Online Comments:
All buildings
Also personally attended orchard hill, Clearmount,
middle school and high school
Anonymous
Children out of school
Retired
Taught at Hoover, have grandchildren in the system,
had children in the district as well