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CMS Community Engagement Survey

CMS Community Engagement Survey

Take the survey by responding to the questions on this page. This survey has a total of 7 questions and should take about 5 minutes to complete. Your responses will help inform the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent search. Remember to complete the survey by clicking SUBMIT SURVEY at the bottom of the page.

Who should take this survey?

  • Parents, Guardians, Employees, Former Employees, Students, Former Students, Community Leaders and Invested Stakeholders in CMS Schools

  • All feedback is requested, regardless of residence.

Tome la encuesta en línea antes del 18 de noviembre del 2022 : https://publicinput.com/cmsespanol​ 

1. How long have you lived in Charlotte-Mecklenburg?

10 Years or more
30%
20 Years - 30 Years
19%
6-10 Years
15%
1-5 Years
13%
30 Years or More
10%
Charlotte-Mecklenburg area native
9%
Less than 1 Year
2%
Other (List County of Residence)
2%
Closed to responses | 1,661 Responses

2. Please rate your level of engagement with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in terms of involvement in supporting students, educators and initiatives that have a direct impact on education in the region.

Engagement may include choosing CMS for your student/family, attending or observing meetings, school functions, supporting schools through donations or volunteering as a parent or as a guardian or as a Charlotte-Mecklenburg resident.

Very Engaged
65%
Somewhat Engaged
32%
Not At All Engaged
3%
Closed to responses | 1,611 Responses

3. How confident are you that you understand the roles and responsibilities of a superintendent?

Somewhat Confident
45%
Extremely Confident
45%
Not Confident
10%
Closed to responses | 1,587 Responses

4. Select the five (5) qualifications that you feel are the most important in the selection of a new Superintendent in the area of High Capacity Leadership: which includes student learning, and managing educational and operational staff.

a. Demonstrates experience with improving student performance, especially in closing achievement and opportunity gaps
68%
e. Demonstrates successful experience leading an organization with diverse cultures through an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect
62%
f. Implements successful retention strategies to keep effective and diverse employees
58%
d. Understands the impact of early childhood education and demonstrates success in implementing strategies that improve reading and literacy at all levels
52%
b. Possesses knowledge of educational issues, trends, and federal and state regulations and requirements
50%
c. Has experience with increasing student performance in low performing schools, either as a school or district leader
47%
j. Demonstrates success recruiting and selecting high-quality staff throughout the district
46%
h. Prioritizes employee's physical and emotional well-being
42%
g. Demonstrates experience with supervising employees at all levels and delegates authority appropriately
31%
i. Provides staff with opportunities for improvement through relevant professional development
27%
Closed to responses | 1,439 Responses

5. Select the five (5) qualifications that you feel are the most important in the selection of a new Superintendent in the area of Engaged Communities: which includes involvement in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg region and sustainable use of community resources.

k. Evaluates and revises systems and procedures to improve efficiency and transparency
62%
c. Promotes and advocates for students and public education regularly
61%
a. Demonstrates excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills
58%
d. Is highly visible and actively participates in school and community activities
45%
f. Leads and advocates for the district by building successful relationships with all stakeholder groups
44%
b. Understands the legislative process and can collaborate with lawmakers on key topics to benefit the district
42%
j. Has experience in assessing and improving support operations of a school district, such as maintenance, food and nutrition services, and transportation
42%
i. Demonstrates a commitment to the community by serving as a key leader and working with diverse organizations and community groups
41%
e. Has familiarity with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and the surrounding community
39%
g. Leads governmental, community, and business partners to enhance educational opportunities and economic development
32%
h. Interprets and articulates complex educational and financial data to all stakeholders
20%
Closed to responses | 1,333 Responses

6. School districts throughout the country are seeing high turnover for superintendents. What do we, as a community, need to do to recruit and retain a high-achieving superintendent to lead CMS for the next 10 years?

Closed for Comments

7. Select the category that best describes you- check all that apply

Parent and/or Guardian of a CMS Student
Former CMS Student
Current CMS Student
Former CMS Employee
Current CMS Employee
Faith-Based Leader
Educational Support Non-profit Leader or Member
Business Owner
State or Local Government Leader
Interested and/or Invested Charlotte-Mecklenburg area Resident
Interested and/or Invested CMS Stakeholder
Closed to responses

What is your Gender?

All Demographic Questions are Optional but your response will help us ensure our outreach in diverse and inclusive.

Female/Woman
Male/Man
Other
Closed to responses

What is your race/ethnicity?

All Demographic Questions are Optional but your response will help us ensure our outreach in diverse and inclusive.

Asian/Asian American
Black/African American
Hispanic/Latino
Multi-racial
Middle Eastern/Arab Descent
Native American
Pacific Islander
White
Any other racial or ethnic group
Closed to responses

What is your Age?

All Demographic Questions are Optional but your response will help us ensure our outreach in diverse and inclusive.

Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85 or Older
Closed to responses

(required) 8. What is your residential zip code?