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2011-2012 Budget Survey
The questions in this survey ask you to offer input into the 2011-2012 budget process. Please select the answer that best matches your opinion. Every item in the school budget will be evaluated closely even if it is not specifically addressed in this survey. You may skip questions if you prefer.
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- Which category best describes you?
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- Smaller class sizes is a priority in grades K-2.
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- Smaller class sizes is a priority in grades 3-4.
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- Smaller class sizes is a priority in grades 5-6.
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- Smaller class sizes is a priority in grades 7-12.
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- The district should maintain its current basic skills program at the elementary level. (Basic skills programs offer remediation in language arts and math.)
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- The district should continue to invest money in educational technology tools.
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- The district should maintain the current level of office staff and resources.
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- The same number of student clubs/activities should be available for the 2011-2012 school year at Maple Shade High School (grades 9-12).
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- The same number of student clubs/activities should be available for the 2011-2012 school year for grades 7-8.
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- 7th and 8th grade sports should continue to be offered during the 2011-2012 school year.
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- Junior varsity school sports in grades 9-12 should continue to be offered during the 2011-2012 school year.
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- Varsity school sports in grades 9-12 should continue to be offered during the 2011-2012 school year.
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- The district should institute a "pay-to-play" or activity fee for extracurricular clubs/activities and sports in grades 7-12.
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- The district should maintain the current number of administrative positions.
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- Privatization in some instances can provide cost savings to school districts. The district should maintain district employees as opposed to privatization for CUSTODIAL AND MAINTENANCE STAFF?
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- Privatization in some instances can provide cost savings to school districts. The district should maintain district employees as opposed to privatization for FOOD SERVICES STAFF?
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- Privatization in some instances can provide cost savings to school districts. The district should maintain district employees as opposed to privatization for BUS DRIVERS?
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- Privatization in some instances can provide cost savings to school districts. The district should maintain district employees as opposed to privatization for EDUCATIONAL/INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES?
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- The district should investigate possible savings through privatization wherever possible.
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- What other areas do you believe the district should evaluate for potential cost savings in planning the 2011-2012 school budget?
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- Please identify any areas of expenditures that the district should protect at all costs. (What area should NOT be cut.)
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