Community Budget Planning Survey
The Orange County Public Schools is committed to transparency in its financial planning and stewardship of resources. We face challenges such as changing state revenues, inflationary pressures on salaries, benefits, and operations, and the rising cost of providing specialized services to meet students' unique needs. We are seeking your input on how to prioritize funding and explore solutions for financial sustainability.
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Understanding Budget Challenges
How familiar are you with the school division's budget planning process?
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How informed do you feel about the financial challenges that impact the division?
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How important is it for the division to communicate the financial impact of inflation on operational cost such as salaries, utilities, and transportation?
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What aspect of the budget do you find most difficult to understand? (Check all that apply)
Prioritization of Budget Allocation
Please rank the following areas based on where you believe the division should prioritize funding with 1 being the highest priority. 

Classroom instruction (teacher salaries, classroom supplies)

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Extracurricular activities (arts, sports, clubs)
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Facility maintenance and improvement
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Safety and Security Updates/Upgrades (Weapons detector systems, cameras, etc.)
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Specialized student services (special education, English language learners)
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Technology and infrastructure
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Transportation
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How important is it to allocate more resources to maintaining competitive teacher and staff salaries given inflation and cost-of-living increases?
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Given that rising costs impact all areas, which do you think should be prioritized to prevent service reductions?
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If the division had to reduce spending, in which area would you suggest those reductions first?
Are there any areas of the division’s budget that you believe are currently overfunded? If yes, please explain.
Funding Sustainability Solutions
What strategies do you think the division should consider to address funding gaps? (Select all that apply)
Would you support a local tax increase to help sustain essential services in the division?
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What solutions would you suggest to help the division manage the increasing costs of inflation while maintaining the quality of education?
Community Voice and Feedback
How important is it to you that the division engages the community in decisions about budget allocations?
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Do you feel your voice is adequately represented in the division's budget planning process?
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How would you prefer to receive updates and information about the division’s budget and financial decisions? (Check all that apply)
What other suggestions do you have for the division to improve financial transparency and build trust with the community?
Thank You!
Your feedback will help guide important decisions about the future of the Orange County Public Schools!
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