CUCPS 2026-2027 Parent & Community Budget Input Survey

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CUCPS is committed to transparency and collaboration in the budget process. We value your input as we work to align our financial resources with our mission: To inspire and prepare all students with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning.

Please take a few minutes to share your perspectives. Your feedback will help inform decisions for the 2026-2027 budget.

1. What is your connection to CUCPS? (Select all that apply.)

Check all that apply.

Parent/Guardian of a current student

Parent/Guardian of a former student

Community member without children in CUCPS

CUCPS employee

Other:

2. If you are a parent/guardian, what grade levels are your children in? (Select all that apply)

Check all that apply.

PreK-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

N/A

3. CUCPS receives funding from local, state, and federal sources. If additional local funds were

available, what should CUCPS prioritize? (Select your top 3)

Select your top 3:

Teacher/staff salaries and benefits

Academic programs (reading, math, science, etc.)

Career & Technical Education (CTE) and workforce readiness

Fine arts (music, art, theater, band)

Athletics and extracurricular activities

Student mental health and counseling services

School safety and security

Technology upgrades (devices, Wi-Fi, classroom tools)

Facilities and maintenance (classrooms, labs, playgrounds, HVAC)

Transportation (buses, routes, drivers)

Other:

4. If reductions must be made due to limited funding, from which areas should CUCPS make cuts? (Select up to 3)

Select up to 3:

Teacher/staff salaries and benefits

Core academics (English, math, science, social studies)

Student support services (counseling, special education)

CTE and workforce readiness programs Fine arts programs

Athletics and extracurriculars

Transportation

Facilities and maintenance

Technology

Other:

5. How satisfied are you with the current balance between academics, athletics, arts, and extracurricular opportunities in CUCPS?

Check only one box.

Very Satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not satisfied

Not sure

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6. When thinking about school facilities (classrooms, playgrounds, athletic fields, labs, cafeterias, etc.), which improvements should be prioritized?

Check all that apply.

Safety/security upgrades HVAC/air quality

Science labs and instructional spaces

Athletic facilities and fields

Fine arts spaces (auditorium, band rooms, art rooms)

Accessibility upgrades (ADA compliance, parking, etc.)

Other:

7. If CUCPS had to choose between the following priorities, which would you place first?

Check only one box.

Increase staff salaries/benefits

Increase the number of instructional staff (to reduce class size and expand course offerings)

Expand student programs (CTE, electives, clubs, athletics, etc.)

8. What is the best way for you to participate in budget discussions?

Check only one box.

Online surveys

School Board meetings

Small group listening sessions/forums

School-based parent/community meetings

Clear selection

9. Are there programs or services you believe CUCPS is currently funding that could be reduced, eliminated, or run more efficiently?

10. In your opinion, what is the most important investment CUCPS should make for students in the coming year?

11. Do you have any additional comments, concerns, or suggestions about the budget?

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