Glamorgan School 2021-2022 School Budget and Fees Survey - Online Survey Results May 2021

Glamorgan School
2021-2022 School Budget and Fees Survey

            Online Survey Results
                  May 2021

Background
▪ An online survey was available to Glamorgan parents April 16th to
  April 30th , 2021.
▪ The survey had a total of 226 people completing some or all of the
  survey.
▪ The purpose of the survey was to gather feedback from parents
  about 2021-2022 Budget and Fees.
▪ This report includes survey results and comments.

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About the Participants

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Participant Profile
Grade Level of Students K-9        226 Responses

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Results

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Q1. As the school plans for next year, and considering the
    budget information above, what activities or programs are
                    most important to you?

     Responses: 75
Academics (2)
Math (2), Science (4), Language Arts, Social Studies, French, Academic,
The most important programs that are important for me are the curriculum subjects.
Learning and support for students and also French. Core Education(2)
Advanced Maths Program
Maths and science knowledge as per the grades standard along
Reading program
STEM reading writing
Jump Math (4)
Science Fair

Band & Arts
Music (11), fine arts (1)

Extra-curricular / Character Education
Learning and extra-curricular (3) that support the students.
Lab activities; curricular activities, leadership
school musicals, neighborhood clean-ups, academic enrichments programs

Fees/Fundraising
Bussing, We can't afford any fees as we have not been able to earn income during covid-19.
Transportation fee need to be low.
Also, if needed then there is no harm in increasing the fund from parents like bus etc.
Spelling Bee

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Q1. As the school plans for next year, and considering the
    budget information above, what activities or programs are
                    most important to you?

    Responses: 75
Field Trips
field trips (5) FIELD TRIPS! We need to get these guys back out and experiencing the world!

Learning Needs
I am no expert but I would like to see funds allocated distributed proportionately depending on learning needs.
In person classes when things become normal
Adequate Teaching staff Academic supports
School supplies for learning
more learning support for students.
ESL program
library and support staff (TA)

Physical Education/ Athletics
Basketball team, Physical activities (2) , Sports (7) Sports Day (3) Physical Education, Outdoor Activities (2)

Technology
Technology (3) , Information Technology, online academic resources - IXL math (6) Razkids (4)
Raz Kids - super useful and used at lower grades; does it make sense for all gr 3-4 students to have licence if at extra cost?
- New technology options to support online learning when students face isolation. Enable real time learning for
students by investing and using technology like -recording class room teaching -smartboard connected to notes for
teachers to share without having to re-work.

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Q1. As the school plans for next year, and considering the
    budget information above, what activities or programs are
                    most important to you?

    Responses: 75
Well- Being, Health & Safety
Student health and well-being (2). Please allocate funds for appropriate distance learning during this pandemic.
Continued safety protocols are very important. (2)
Apart from regular education, work on the outside team building and mental health being of the kids as it’s been more
than a year where kids are not living in a normal environment and there’s always a fear and anxiety.
Modernized facilities, Washrooms
Resource teachers and guidance counsellors

Additional Comments
Budget for next year should be such that all necessary programs and activities should be address.

"Teaching and Learning" is clearly the core element of the CBE's mandate, and thereby, accounts for the largest part of the
budget. Nonetheless, the core element cannot be delivered without adequate spending on other areas such as 'system-
wide supports" and "Operations and Maintenance." In my opinion, the most important point is delivering a balanced array
of programs and activities to empower the students academically, socially, and physically.

I would like to say smaller classes because almost 30 students are in one class and I also want to say clean environment
since most schools are very old buildings.

Positive impacts seen for our kids across grades - - look forward to return to field trips and music concerts - great for
teachers to have discretionary funds to supplement their programming

Recognize teachers and support school learning through School Agendas.
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Q2. Understanding a school must operate within its budget allocation
 and that too many fees may be unmanageable for families, please
 rank the following school-based activities and services in order of
               importance to you and your child(ren).
  Responses: 54

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Q3. When thinking about how fundraising dollars have been shared to support
various school activities, please share whether the following should receive more,
 approximately the same or less proportion of fundraising dollars in the 2021-22
                                    school year.

 Responses: 54

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Conclusion

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Thank You!

▪ Survey comments are available on the Glamorgan website.
▪ Thank you to everyone who participated in this survey. Your
  contributions made a meaningful difference in our decision-
  making process.

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