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Office of the Secretary

2007 School Leaders Survey

Please complete this survey based on your experience with the South Dakota Department of Education during the 2006-07 school year. We will use the feedback you provide to gauge how we can better serve school leaders. Thank you for your cooperation!

Position:

Superintendent
Other:

Number of years in position:

  
   
Section I: Communications and Customer Service
 
1. In general, I would rate the service provided by the Department of Education as:
 
Unsatisfactory
Somewhat Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Extremely Satisfactory
 
  Comments:

2.

The Department of Education keeps school administrators informed regarding issues, activities and operations.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:

3.

The Department of Education’s communication with school administrators is clear, concise and timely.

“Communication” includes vehicles like the Education Online (monthly e-newsletter), 60 Minutes with the Secretary (teleconferences for superintendents), Board Briefs (e-news regarding state Board of Education), special mailings, e-mail updates, etc.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:

4.

The Department of Education’s Web site provides relevant, timely information for school administrators.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:

5.

Department staff members respond to my inquiries in a timely and efficient manner.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:
 

Section II: Technology

1. My district’s experience with the online, or eGrant, Consolidated Application process has been:
 
Unsatisfactory
Somewhat Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Extremely Satisfactory
 
  Select One:

Representatives from my district participated in an eGrant Consolidated Application training session this spring.

Representatives from my district did NOT participate in an eGrant Consolidated Application training session this spring.

Please share any ideas for improving the online Consolidated Application process:


2.

My district’s experience with the state-provided student information management system (SIMS and/or DDN Campus) has been:

 
Unsatisfactory
Somewhat Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Extremely Satisfactory
 
  Select One:

Representatives from my district participated in the Infinite Campus Interchange training in fall 2006.

Representatives from my district did NOT participate in the Infinite Campus Interchange training in fall 2006.

Please share any ideas for improving the student information management system:

 
Section III: Leadership
 
1.

The Department of Education has established a clear vision and direction for education in South Dakota.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:

2.

The Department of Education solicits and listens to the opinions of local school leaders.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:

3.

Department staff members are competent and demonstrate understanding of the department’s programs.

 
Disagree
Somewhat Agree
Agree
Strongly Agree
 
  Comments:
 

 

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