cpc parent opinion survey

PARENT OPINION SURVEY 1

Central Parents' Committee

Parent Opinion Survey

Please take 10 minutes to answer the questions below. Your responses will be kept anonymous. Return the completed survey to your child's teacher in the envelope provided no later than

Tuesday, May 19, 2015.

One survey response per household per school. For K-11 schools ONLY, households may submit one survey per sector (elementary & secondary).

You can also answer this survey on Facebook at www.facebook.com/EMSBParents. Please click on the survey link on our profile page and enter the password found on the top of the attached cover letter. If you complete the survey online, please DO NOT return the paper version. Questions? Please contact the Central Parents' Committee at [email protected].

1) From the following, why did you choose to send your child to an EMSB school? Please select all that apply.

Access to community facilities. I went there as a child. It was recommended to me. It is an English-language school. Its proximity to my home. Amount of French taught at the school. The school's reputation. The specific educational focus of the school

(arts, science, sports, etc.). Other (Please specify: ______________________)

2) Was the EMSB your first choice for your child? YES NO

3) I would recommend my school to other parents for their children. YES NO

4) Parent/guardian volunteers are frequently needed for school activities, such as extra-curricular programs fundraising, or school governance (Governing Board, PPO / Parent Participation Organization, Home & School Association, etc.). How often do you volunteer at your childs school?

Once or twice a year Several times over the year Once a month More than once a month I do not volunteer

5) If you do not volunteer at your childs school, please share the reason why. Please select all that apply.

I do not have time. I have no interest in volunteering. The volunteer opportunities do not match

my expertise. I was not aware volunteers were needed. Conflicts with other volunteers, parents or

staff members. I do not feel volunteers are properly

recognized. I am too far away from the school. Other (Please specify: ____________________)

SECONDARY



ADVOCATING ON THE ISSUES

6) When it comes to the welfare of our children, parents are understandably passionate. Please rate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements:

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree Neutral

Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree No Opinion

My childs school is a safe and secure environment.

Staff at my childs school take safety and security seriously and respond appropriately to problems.

I am adequately informed about safety and security problems when they occur at my childs school.

I am concerned about bullying (including cyberbullying) and intimidation at my childs school.

7) The EMSB continues to face significant financial pressures due to government cutbacks. While the Central Parents' Committee does not directly vote on budgetary issues, it can use its influence and visibility to petition for changes, when necessary.

What actions would be appropriate for the Central Parents' Committee to take to fight government cutbacks in education? Please select all that apply.

Collaborating with committees and associations outside the EMSB.

Organising public protests. Launching parent petitions. Creating public pressure through the media. Other (Please specify: _______________________) None of these.

8) Education for children with special needs is an ongoing concern. Please rate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements:

Strongly Disagree Somewhat Disagree Neutral

Somewhat Agree


The EMSB is very effective in ensuring the success of special needs students in the network.

The work of special needs students and teachers is being adequately recognized by the EMSB.

Special needs students need resources that take into account their unique challenges.

9) Do you feel that the Central Parents Committee should take an active role in protecting and promoting education in the English language on the island of Montreal?

YES NO I do not know

10) Technology in the classroom is a growing reality, including the use of Wi-Fi, the Internet and social media. Please rate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements:


Somewhat Agree


A Wi-Fi network (wireless internet access) should be readily accessible to all students at school.

Students should learn in class how to use social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/etc) safely.

Students should be permitted to access social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/etc) at school.



11) Would you be interested in participating in parent seminars on Internet and/or social media tools?

YES NO I do not know

12) The quality of language taught in the classroom is especially important in Quebec. Please rate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements about language education:


Somewhat Agree


I am satisfied in the quality of French that my child learns in the classroom.

I am satisfied in the quality of English that my child learns in the classroom.

My child is being properly prepared to function in 21st century Quebec society.

ROLE OF PARENTS AND THE CPC IN SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE

13) I attended the September 2014 parent general assembly at my child's school.

YES NO

14) If no, why did you not attend the Parent General Assembly? Please select all that apply.

I did not know the date/location. I was unavailable that night. My spouse/significant other attended. I do not think my opinion matters. I did not know what the meeting was about. I have no interest in school activities. I did not have access to child care that night. Other (Please specify: _____________________)

15) How familiar are you with the role and responsibilities of your schools Governing Board?

I am very familiar I am somewhat familiar I am not familiar at all I do not know

16) I know how to contact my schools Governing Board so that I may ask a question or express an opinion.

YES NO

17) I know the name of my schools regional delegate to the Parents' Committee, or I know how to find out this information.

YES NO



18) When it comes to parent involvement in decision-making at the EMSB Council of Commissioners, please rate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements:

Strongly Disagree

Somewhat Disagree

Neutral Somewhat Agree

Strongly Agree

No Opinion

Parents viewpoints are considered when decisions are made by the Council of Commissioners.

Parents viewpoints are valued when decisions are made by the Council of Commissioners.

EMSB parent representatives are easy to reach.

19) As provided for in the Quebec Education Act, parents' committees elect 4 representatives to sit on the EMSB Council of Commissioners. These parent commissioners participate in all debates and discussion at Council, but by law, they are not entitled to vote on Council decisions.

Should parent commissioners be entitled to vote at EMSB Council of Commissioner meetings?

YES NO I dont know

20) Do you feel that parent commissioners represent the views of the majority of EMSB parents?

YES NO I dont know

HELP US CATEGORIZE YOUR ANSWERS

21) What is the name of the school your child(ren) attend(s)? ____________________________

22) How many children do you have attending this school? 1 child 2 children 3 children and more

23) My child(ren) is/are in the following grade(s): Please select all that apply.

Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3 Secondary 4 Secondary 5

24) I have children that also attend an EMSB Elementary School. YES NO

25) Which language(s) do you speak at home? Please select all that apply.

English French Other

End of survey. Thank you for participating!

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