JSU Fall 2014-4 Report

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The poll included a number of statements about public school funding. Each respondent was asked to indicate, for each, if they strongly agreed, somewhat agreed, somewhat disagreed or strongly disagreed. Results are presented for the cumulative totals of those strongly and somewhat agreeing. Results are presented in declining order by national data. Characteristic USA South MS w/Children My own state adequately 51.3 47.7 45.9 55.0 funds local public school education I am willing to pay somewhat 59.3 64.8 63.7 61.7 more in taxes to better fund public schools in my community Public schools are funded 33.0 36.7 27.4 33.3 equitably or evenly across jurisdictions or from municipality to municipality Good performing public 70.5 68.0 69.8 70.4 schools are generally better funded schools The better our public schools 78.3 72.7 86.1 80.1 do, the better our economy does Poor performing public 71.2 71.9 72.2 72.2 schools are most likely to be situated in poorer communities Instead of tax increases, we 71.7 71.9 70.8 74.9 should move tax funds from other less important programs or services to increase public school funding We should consolidate 66.2 63.3 68.3 67.7 school districts to allocate more to education programs, teachers and students When I vote, I specifically support candidates who advocate for increased public school funding 60.5 64.8 63.3 64.2 Institute of Government Polling Center Page 22
The poll included the following question: “Sometimes the Federal or State government makes new requirements for programs, services or testing on local public school systems without providing the funds for implementation. Some refer to these as “unfunded mandates” leaving the municipalities to find funds to meet these new requirements. In your view, who should be most responsible for funding these “unfunded mandates”? Results are presented here. Who is MOST Responsible for USA South MS w/Children Funding Unfunded Mandates The mandating authority 25.8 22.7 28.1 28.4 The Federal Government 25.5 19.5 24.9 25.6 The State Government 16.1 19.5 12.1 16.7 The Local Government/School 4.7 5.5 4.6 4.7 Districts A combination 16.6 21.1 21.4 16.6 Unsure 11.3 11.7 8.9 8.0 Respondents were asked to report on the condition of the public school system buildings in their respective communities. Nearly one-quarter, 23.8%, see their school facilities/buildings as dangerously neglected or neglected. This percentage is significantly higher among urban respondents at 36.9% and somewhat lower among rural and suburban residents at 20.7% and 20.0% respectively. Results are presented in the following table. Condition of Public School USA South MS w/Children Buildings in your Community Dangerously neglected 5.6 7.8 5.3 5.7 Neglected 18.2 19.5 15.7 19.7 In fair to good shape 50.2 43.0 50.2 51.5 In excellent shape 17.7 19.5 21.7 18.2 Unsure 8.3 10.2 7.1 4.8 Total: Dangerously neglected or neglected 23.8 27.3 21.0 25.4 Institute of Government Polling Center Page 23
Page 1 and 2: NATIONAL POLL REPORT THE POLLING CE
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Page 5 and 6: 2 METHODOLOGY Using a quantitative
Page 7 and 8: 3 HIGHLIGHTS ON EDUCATION QUALITY
Page 9 and 10: ON EDUCATION FUNDING… ‣ Strong
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Page 15 and 16: Respondents were asked how a school
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Page 21: Nearly two-thirds, 64.5%, of all re
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