NCSD Needs Assessment Survey Form

The Neshoba County Schools are soliciting your input in planning for the use of federal funds {Titles I, II, IV, V, VI, and School Improvement}. This survey may also be used in planning for the use of funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19.

Your survey participation is anonymous and confidential.
For each question, select your response.
All fields with red asterisk require a response.

Please select:

Please select: I'm a student. I'm a parent. I'm an employee. I'm a community member.
I live near the following community: (This helps in determining needs in communities.)

I live near the following community: (This helps in determining needs in communities.) Arlington Bogue Chitto Countyline Choctaw/Pearl River Dixon East Neshoba Fairview Hope House Linwood Longino Northbend Stallo Tucker Other Other
Please indicate:

Please indicate: Neshoba Central Elementary School Neshoba Central Middle School Neshoba Central High School Neshoba County School District
HIGH QUALITY LEARNING & WELL-ROUNDED OPPORTUNITIES

Please answer the following questions:
Please answer the following questions:	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides a well-rounded program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.	The school/district provides a well-rounded program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.Strongly agree	The school/district provides a well-rounded program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.Agree	The school/district provides a well-rounded program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides a well-rounded program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.Disagree	The school/district provides a well-rounded program of instruction to meet the academic needs of all students.Strongly Disagree
The school/district monitors all students' progress in meeting State academic standards.	The school/district monitors all students' progress in meeting State academic standards.Strongly agree	The school/district monitors all students' progress in meeting State academic standards.Agree	The school/district monitors all students' progress in meeting State academic standards.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district monitors all students' progress in meeting State academic standards.Disagree	The school/district monitors all students' progress in meeting State academic standards.Strongly Disagree
The school/district helps close the achievement gap between children by identifying students who may be at risk for academic failure.	The school/district helps close the achievement gap between children by identifying students who may be at risk for academic failure.Strongly agree	The school/district helps close the achievement gap between children by identifying students who may be at risk for academic failure.Agree	The school/district helps close the achievement gap between children by identifying students who may be at risk for academic failure.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district helps close the achievement gap between children by identifying students who may be at risk for academic failure.Disagree	The school/district helps close the achievement gap between children by identifying students who may be at risk for academic failure.Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides additional educational assistance to individual students who need help in meeting State academic standards.	The school/district provides additional educational assistance to individual students who need help in meeting State academic standards.Strongly agree	The school/district provides additional educational assistance to individual students who need help in meeting State academic standards.Agree	The school/district provides additional educational assistance to individual students who need help in meeting State academic standards.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides additional educational assistance to individual students who need help in meeting State academic standards.Disagree	The school/district provides additional educational assistance to individual students who need help in meeting State academic standards.Strongly Disagree
The school/district identifies and implements instructional and other strategies to strengthen academic programs and improve school conditions for student learning.	The school/district identifies and implements instructional and other strategies to strengthen academic programs and improve school conditions for student learning.Strongly agree	The school/district identifies and implements instructional and other strategies to strengthen academic programs and improve school conditions for student learning.Agree	The school/district identifies and implements instructional and other strategies to strengthen academic programs and improve school conditions for student learning.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district identifies and implements instructional and other strategies to strengthen academic programs and improve school conditions for student learning.Disagree	The school/district identifies and implements instructional and other strategies to strengthen academic programs and improve school conditions for student learning.Strongly Disagree
The district provides support to schools who are identified for improvement.	The district provides support to schools who are identified for improvement.Strongly agree	The district provides support to schools who are identified for improvement.Agree	The district provides support to schools who are identified for improvement.Neither agree or disagree	The district provides support to schools who are identified for improvement.Disagree	The district provides support to schools who are identified for improvement.Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides homeless children and youths support with enrollment, attendance, and other services.	The school/district provides homeless children and youths support with enrollment, attendance, and other services.Strongly agree	The school/district provides homeless children and youths support with enrollment, attendance, and other services.Agree	The school/district provides homeless children and youths support with enrollment, attendance, and other services.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides homeless children and youths support with enrollment, attendance, and other services.Disagree	The school/district provides homeless children and youths support with enrollment, attendance, and other services.Strongly Disagree
The school/district coordinates and supports early childhood programs/services, including transitioning to kindergarten.	The school/district coordinates and supports early childhood programs/services, including transitioning to kindergarten.Strongly agree	The school/district coordinates and supports early childhood programs/services, including transitioning to kindergarten.Agree	The school/district coordinates and supports early childhood programs/services, including transitioning to kindergarten.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district coordinates and supports early childhood programs/services, including transitioning to kindergarten.Disagree	The school/district coordinates and supports early childhood programs/services, including transitioning to kindergarten.Strongly Disagree
The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from elementary to middle school.	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from elementary to middle school.Strongly agree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from elementary to middle school.Agree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from elementary to middle school.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from elementary to middle school.Disagree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from elementary to middle school.Strongly Disagree
The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from middle school to high school.	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from middle school to high school.Strongly agree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from middle school to high school.Agree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from middle school to high school.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from middle school to high school.Disagree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from middle school to high school.Strongly Disagree
The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from high school to postsecondary education/career opportunities through coordination with institutes of higher learning, employers, and other local partner.	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from high school to postsecondary education/career opportunities through coordination with institutes of higher learning, employers, and other local partner.Strongly agree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from high school to postsecondary education/career opportunities through coordination with institutes of higher learning, employers, and other local partner.Agree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from high school to postsecondary education/career opportunities through coordination with institutes of higher learning, employers, and other local partner.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from high school to postsecondary education/career opportunities through coordination with institutes of higher learning, employers, and other local partner.Disagree	The school/district implements strategies to support effective transition for students from high school to postsecondary education/career opportunities through coordination with institutes of higher learning, employers, and other local partner.Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides increased student access to college dual/concurrent enrollment and career counseling to identify student interests and skills.	The school/district provides increased student access to college dual/concurrent enrollment and career counseling to identify student interests and skills.Strongly agree	The school/district provides increased student access to college dual/concurrent enrollment and career counseling to identify student interests and skills.Agree	The school/district provides increased student access to college dual/concurrent enrollment and career counseling to identify student interests and skills.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides increased student access to college dual/concurrent enrollment and career counseling to identify student interests and skills.Disagree	The school/district provides increased student access to college dual/concurrent enrollment and career counseling to identify student interests and skills.Strongly Disagree
The school/district implements positive behavior supports to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom.	The school/district implements positive behavior supports to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom.Strongly agree	The school/district implements positive behavior supports to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom.Agree	The school/district implements positive behavior supports to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district implements positive behavior supports to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom.Disagree	The school/district implements positive behavior supports to reduce the overuse of discipline practices that remove students from the classroom.Strongly Disagree
The school/district coordinates and integrates academic, career, and technical education that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State?	The school/district coordinates and integrates academic, career, and technical education that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State?Strongly agree	The school/district coordinates and integrates academic, career, and technical education that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State?Agree	The school/district coordinates and integrates academic, career, and technical education that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State?Neither agree or disagree	The school/district coordinates and integrates academic, career, and technical education that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State?Disagree	The school/district coordinates and integrates academic, career, and technical education that incorporate experiential learning opportunities and promote skills attainment important to in-demand occupations or industries in the State?Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides supports to coordinate and integrate work-based learning (such as, student employment opportunties, collaboration between school and local businesses).	The school/district provides supports to coordinate and integrate work-based learning (such as, student employment opportunties, collaboration between school and local businesses).Strongly agree	The school/district provides supports to coordinate and integrate work-based learning (such as, student employment opportunties, collaboration between school and local businesses).Agree	The school/district provides supports to coordinate and integrate work-based learning (such as, student employment opportunties, collaboration between school and local businesses).Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides supports to coordinate and integrate work-based learning (such as, student employment opportunties, collaboration between school and local businesses).Disagree	The school/district provides supports to coordinate and integrate work-based learning (such as, student employment opportunties, collaboration between school and local businesses).Strongly Disagree
The school/district identify and serve gifted and talented students.	The school/district identify and serve gifted and talented students.Strongly agree	The school/district identify and serve gifted and talented students.Agree	The school/district identify and serve gifted and talented students.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district identify and serve gifted and talented students.Disagree	The school/district identify and serve gifted and talented students.Strongly Disagree
The school implements effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills.	The school implements effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills.Strongly agree	The school implements effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills.Agree	The school implements effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills.Neither agree or disagree	The school implements effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills.Disagree	The school implements effective school library programs to provide students an opportunity to develop digital literacy skills.Strongly Disagree

I have access to reliable high speed internet at my home.

I have access to reliable high speed internet at my home. Yes No
I have a personally-owned learning device at my home.

I have a personally-owned learning device at my home. computer/laptop/chromebook tablet smartphone Other Other
HIGH QUALITY STAFF

Please answer the following questions:
Please answer the following questions:	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
The school/district promotes teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with high-quality, evidence-based, personalized professional development; mentoring; and professional learning communities.	The school/district promotes teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with high-quality, evidence-based, personalized professional development; mentoring; and professional learning communities.Strongly agree	The school/district promotes teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with high-quality, evidence-based, personalized professional development; mentoring; and professional learning communities.Agree	The school/district promotes teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with high-quality, evidence-based, personalized professional development; mentoring; and professional learning communities.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district promotes teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with high-quality, evidence-based, personalized professional development; mentoring; and professional learning communities.Disagree	The school/district promotes teacher effectiveness by providing teachers with high-quality, evidence-based, personalized professional development; mentoring; and professional learning communities.Strongly Disagree
The school/district recruits and retains effective educators.	The school/district recruits and retains effective educators.Strongly agree	The school/district recruits and retains effective educators.Agree	The school/district recruits and retains effective educators.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district recruits and retains effective educators.Disagree	The school/district recruits and retains effective educators.Strongly Disagree
The school/district utilizes an effective educator evaluation system and provides supports for educator improvement.	The school/district utilizes an effective educator evaluation system and provides supports for educator improvement.Strongly agree	The school/district utilizes an effective educator evaluation system and provides supports for educator improvement.Agree	The school/district utilizes an effective educator evaluation system and provides supports for educator improvement.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district utilizes an effective educator evaluation system and provides supports for educator improvement.Disagree	The school/district utilizes an effective educator evaluation system and provides supports for educator improvement.Strongly Disagree
The district provides teachers and school leaders opportunities for building capacity in improving abilities, skills, collaboration, shared responsibilities, and expertise.	The district provides teachers and school leaders opportunities for building capacity in improving abilities, skills, collaboration, shared responsibilities, and expertise.Strongly agree	The district provides teachers and school leaders opportunities for building capacity in improving abilities, skills, collaboration, shared responsibilities, and expertise.Agree	The district provides teachers and school leaders opportunities for building capacity in improving abilities, skills, collaboration, shared responsibilities, and expertise.Neither agree or disagree	The district provides teachers and school leaders opportunities for building capacity in improving abilities, skills, collaboration, shared responsibilities, and expertise.Disagree	The district provides teachers and school leaders opportunities for building capacity in improving abilities, skills, collaboration, shared responsibilities, and expertise.Strongly Disagree
The district implements educator professional development activities that improve instruction and achievement for all students.	The district implements educator professional development activities that improve instruction and achievement for all students.Strongly agree	The district implements educator professional development activities that improve instruction and achievement for all students.Agree	The district implements educator professional development activities that improve instruction and achievement for all students.Neither agree or disagree	The district implements educator professional development activities that improve instruction and achievement for all students.Disagree	The district implements educator professional development activities that improve instruction and achievement for all students.Strongly Disagree
The school/district develops and implements feedback mechanisms to improve school working conditions.	The school/district develops and implements feedback mechanisms to improve school working conditions.Strongly agree	The school/district develops and implements feedback mechanisms to improve school working conditions.Agree	The school/district develops and implements feedback mechanisms to improve school working conditions.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district develops and implements feedback mechanisms to improve school working conditions.Disagree	The school/district develops and implements feedback mechanisms to improve school working conditions.Strongly Disagree
The district implements professional development to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction.	The district implements professional development to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction.Strongly agree	The district implements professional development to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction.Agree	The district implements professional development to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction.Neither agree or disagree	The district implements professional development to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction.Disagree	The district implements professional development to effectively integrate technology into curricula and instruction.Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides and implements professional development addressing the needs of involving parents in their child's education.	The school/district provides and implements professional development addressing the needs of involving parents in their child's education.Strongly agree	The school/district provides and implements professional development addressing the needs of involving parents in their child's education.Agree	The school/district provides and implements professional development addressing the needs of involving parents in their child's education.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides and implements professional development addressing the needs of involving parents in their child's education.Disagree	The school/district provides and implements professional development addressing the needs of involving parents in their child's education.Strongly Disagree

Please indicate programs or areas in need of continuance or improvement.

Please indicate programs or areas in need of continuance or improvement. Student Academic Intervention Additional assistant teachers Additional technology equipment Student Instructional Materials Software/Virtual programs Assessing Students' Academic Progress & Differentiating Instruction Additional teacher training Distance & Online Learning Career & Technical Equipment Career & Technical Workforce Development Career & Technical Assessments/Certifications Summer Learning Program After-School Learning Program Teacher & Student Attendance Incentives Improve ACT Score Access to Dual Credit/Enrollment Other Other
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Please answer the following questions:
Please answer the following questions:	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Information is provided in a user-friendly and easily understood format.	Information is provided in a user-friendly and easily understood format.Strongly agree	Information is provided in a user-friendly and easily understood format.Agree	Information is provided in a user-friendly and easily understood format.Neither agree or disagree	Information is provided in a user-friendly and easily understood format.Disagree	Information is provided in a user-friendly and easily understood format.Strongly Disagree
The district coordinates parent and family engagement strategies with programs (such as, early childhood, special education, & career/technical education).	The district coordinates parent and family engagement strategies with programs (such as, early childhood, special education, & career/technical education).Strongly agree	The district coordinates parent and family engagement strategies with programs (such as, early childhood, special education, & career/technical education).Agree	The district coordinates parent and family engagement strategies with programs (such as, early childhood, special education, & career/technical education).Neither agree or disagree	The district coordinates parent and family engagement strategies with programs (such as, early childhood, special education, & career/technical education).Disagree	The district coordinates parent and family engagement strategies with programs (such as, early childhood, special education, & career/technical education).Strongly Disagree
The district/school implements systems that provide effective communication with all parents and families.	The district/school implements systems that provide effective communication with all parents and families.Strongly agree	The district/school implements systems that provide effective communication with all parents and families.Agree	The district/school implements systems that provide effective communication with all parents and families.Neither agree or disagree	The district/school implements systems that provide effective communication with all parents and families.Disagree	The district/school implements systems that provide effective communication with all parents and families.Strongly Disagree
I am kept informed about school activities.	I am kept informed about school activities.Strongly agree	I am kept informed about school activities.Agree	I am kept informed about school activities.Neither agree or disagree	I am kept informed about school activities.Disagree	I am kept informed about school activities.Strongly Disagree
Parents/community members are welcome at school.	Parents/community members are welcome at school.Strongly agree	Parents/community members are welcome at school.Agree	Parents/community members are welcome at school.Neither agree or disagree	Parents/community members are welcome at school.Disagree	Parents/community members are welcome at school.Strongly Disagree
There are opportunities for students, parents, community members, and teachers to be involved in school planning.	There are opportunities for students, parents, community members, and teachers to be involved in school planning.Strongly agree	There are opportunities for students, parents, community members, and teachers to be involved in school planning.Agree	There are opportunities for students, parents, community members, and teachers to be involved in school planning.Neither agree or disagree	There are opportunities for students, parents, community members, and teachers to be involved in school planning.Disagree	There are opportunities for students, parents, community members, and teachers to be involved in school planning.Strongly Disagree
The school plans meeting times to accommodate parents' work and childcare schedules.	The school plans meeting times to accommodate parents' work and childcare schedules.Strongly agree	The school plans meeting times to accommodate parents' work and childcare schedules.Agree	The school plans meeting times to accommodate parents' work and childcare schedules.Neither agree or disagree	The school plans meeting times to accommodate parents' work and childcare schedules.Disagree	The school plans meeting times to accommodate parents' work and childcare schedules.Strongly Disagree
The school/district provides professional development to stakeholders in implementing activities/strategies for well-rounded programs, safe/healthy students and staff, and high-quality learning environments.	The school/district provides professional development to stakeholders in implementing activities/strategies for well-rounded programs, safe/healthy students and staff, and high-quality learning environments.Strongly agree	The school/district provides professional development to stakeholders in implementing activities/strategies for well-rounded programs, safe/healthy students and staff, and high-quality learning environments.Agree	The school/district provides professional development to stakeholders in implementing activities/strategies for well-rounded programs, safe/healthy students and staff, and high-quality learning environments.Neither agree or disagree	The school/district provides professional development to stakeholders in implementing activities/strategies for well-rounded programs, safe/healthy students and staff, and high-quality learning environments.Disagree	The school/district provides professional development to stakeholders in implementing activities/strategies for well-rounded programs, safe/healthy students and staff, and high-quality learning environments.Strongly Disagree

The way(s) I receive most of my information about the district is:

The way(s) I receive most of my information about the district is: Notes/Flyers from School Parent/Family Engagement Activities Newspaper Automated Call System Website Email Word of mouth Social Media Mobile Communication App / Text Message Other Other
The way(s) I would prefer to receive information regarding the district.

The way(s) I would prefer to receive information regarding the district. Notes/Flyers from School Parent/Family Engagement Activities Newspaper Automated Call System Website Email Word of mouth Social Media Mobile Communication App / Text Message Other Other
SAFE AND HEALTHY STUDENTS

Please answer the following questions:
Please answer the following questions:	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
At the school, disciplinary actions are fair and based on the policies and rules.	At the school, disciplinary actions are fair and based on the policies and rules.Strongly agree	At the school, disciplinary actions are fair and based on the policies and rules.Agree	At the school, disciplinary actions are fair and based on the policies and rules.Neither agree or disagree	At the school, disciplinary actions are fair and based on the policies and rules.Disagree	At the school, disciplinary actions are fair and based on the policies and rules.Strongly Disagree
The school has clear, consistent policies and rules.	The school has clear, consistent policies and rules.Strongly agree	The school has clear, consistent policies and rules.Agree	The school has clear, consistent policies and rules.Neither agree or disagree	The school has clear, consistent policies and rules.Disagree	The school has clear, consistent policies and rules.Strongly Disagree
Students feel safe at school.	Students feel safe at school.Strongly agree	Students feel safe at school.Agree	Students feel safe at school.Neither agree or disagree	Students feel safe at school.Disagree	Students feel safe at school.Strongly Disagree
School leaders and teachers work hard to prevent or stop bullying.	School leaders and teachers work hard to prevent or stop bullying.Strongly agree	School leaders and teachers work hard to prevent or stop bullying.Agree	School leaders and teachers work hard to prevent or stop bullying.Neither agree or disagree	School leaders and teachers work hard to prevent or stop bullying.Disagree	School leaders and teachers work hard to prevent or stop bullying.Strongly Disagree
Principals are available to students and/or parents.	Principals are available to students and/or parents.Strongly agree	Principals are available to students and/or parents.Agree	Principals are available to students and/or parents.Neither agree or disagree	Principals are available to students and/or parents.Disagree	Principals are available to students and/or parents.Strongly Disagree
School Counselors are available to students and/or parents.	School Counselors are available to students and/or parents.Strongly agree	School Counselors are available to students and/or parents.Agree	School Counselors are available to students and/or parents.Neither agree or disagree	School Counselors are available to students and/or parents.Disagree	School Counselors are available to students and/or parents.Strongly Disagree
School Nurses are available to students.	School Nurses are available to students.Strongly agree	School Nurses are available to students.Agree	School Nurses are available to students.Neither agree or disagree	School Nurses are available to students.Disagree	School Nurses are available to students.Strongly Disagree
School Social Worker is available to students and/or parents.	School Social Worker is available to students and/or parents.Strongly agree	School Social Worker is available to students and/or parents.Agree	School Social Worker is available to students and/or parents.Neither agree or disagree	School Social Worker is available to students and/or parents.Disagree	School Social Worker is available to students and/or parents.Strongly Disagree

Please indicate the area(s) of need at your school.

Please indicate the area(s) of need at your school. Student Social/Emotional/Mental Health Support Staff Social/Emotional/Mental Health Support Additional Classrooms & Instructional Facilities Facility Repairs & Improvements to Reduce Risk of Virus Transmission and Exposure to Environmental Health Hazards Improve Indoor Air Quality Other Other
Please list other suggested use of funds, comments, or concerns here:
Please suggest professional learning topics here:

NCSD Needs Assessment Survey Form

NCSD Needs Assessment Survey Form

HIGH QUALITY LEARNING & WELL-ROUNDED OPPORTUNITIES

HIGH QUALITY STAFF

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

SAFE AND HEALTHY STUDENTS