Focus Group questions will include the following.
Focus Group Questions
What Matters Most - Identifying key values, priorities, and concerns. •What factors matter most to you when thinking about a potential reorganization? •What are your greatest concerns about possible changes to both facilities and schools? •What would you most want the district to protect or preserve, no matter what changes happen?
Understanding Trade-offs - Explore benefits, drawbacks, and priorities. • Each option has trade-offs - things that may be gained or lost . What kinds of trade-offs do you think are hardest for your community? (Ex. increased class sizes, bigger schools, grade-level banding, longer commutes) • When you think about the big picture, what do you think should guide how the district balances those trade-offs? •What would a successful reorganization look like for your community? •Are there drawbacks or challenges that you think haven’t been fully addressed yet?
Preserving Belonging & Supporting Change - Surface ideas to maintain identity and stability during change. •How can the district support families, students, and staff through a transition? •What could the district do to help preserve a sense of belonging even with change?
Closing and Thoughts •If you could give one message to district leaders as we move through this process, what would it be? •Is there anything else you would like to share?
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