Parent survey finds limited knowledge of dual enrollment; majority would attend info sessions

District staff presented results of two surveys at the Feb. 12 meeting: a faculty/staff satisfaction survey showing some small declines in average responses (not statistically tested) and a parent survey of high-school families focused on dual enrollment and career and technical education (CTE) options.

Shane reported that nearly 20% of surveyed high-school parents said they were 'not knowledgeable at all' about dual enrollment options; another 33% said they were only 'slightly knowledgeable.' Only about 6% said they were extremely knowledgeable. However, when asked whether they would attend a parent information session about dual enrollment, 26% said 'definitely yes' and 50% said 'probably yes.' Shane said 73% of respondents would be more likely to enroll if dual-credit courses were available at the high school and scheduled to fit the current block schedule.

The faculty/staff survey (5-point scale) showed a small drop in the mean for several questions, including a near‑one point decline on the question about whether the district provides a safe and secure learning environment. Shane said the district distributed survey results to building administrators and that administrators are using the results in strategic planning and professional development discussions.

Shane and the superintendent said the surveys will inform outreach and a possible schedule of parent information sessions on dual enrollment and CTE options; no policy changes were proposed at the meeting.