District Needs Survey Results

Earlier this year, Mason Public Schools (MPS) invited the community to share their input through a districtwide survey. The survey helped identify priority needs based on the feedback from more than 1,000 residents.

The survey was shared with MPS families and staff, was presented to local civic organizations, and promoted through newsletters and on social media. Respondents shared insights about the condition of district buildings, the impact of the 2017 bond and future facility needs.

Key survey results found:

• 62% of respondents reported the 2017 bond was “a success”
• 74% of respondents support major renovations to the Mason High School auditorium
• 65% of respondents “strongly supported” or “supported” the proposed bond offering that would allow for significant improvements at Mason Middle School and improvements to the high school auditorium while not raising the current tax level

Survey Results Presentation

Complete Survey Results

Question 1: Are you a homeowner in the district? 

• Yes: 81%
• No: 19% 

Question 2: What age bracket are you in? 

• 18-24: 1%
• 25-34: 12%
• 35-44: 37%
• 45-54: 27%
• 55-64: 10%
• 65-74: 9%
• 75+: 3%
• Under 18: 1%

Question 3: If you have children/grandchildren (or are a student) in the district, which school(s) do they attend? Select all that apply. 

• Mason High School: 23%
• Mason Middle School: 19%
• James C. Harvey Education Center: 13%
• Steele Elementary School: 10%
• North Aurelius Elementary School: 10%
• Alaiedon Elementary School: 8%
• None of the above: 17%

Question 4: How do you (and members of your household) learn about the MPS programs, activates and facilities? Select all that apply.

• Social Media: 581
• Weekly email blasts: 503
• Friends and family: 426
• MPS documents received by mail: 389
• MPS website: 334
• Newsletters: 217
• Flyers displayed in schools: 90
• Large display signs in schools: 81
• Television: 38
• Other: "staff, my kids, teachers, service clubs, I work in the district"

Question 5: Please rate your level of satisfaction with our current buildings and facilities:

Question 6: Are you a registered voter?

• Yes 98% 
• No: 2%

Question 7: Did you support the 2017 Bond program?

• Yes 65% 
• No: 11%
• None of the above: 24%

Question 8: Do you feel the 2017 Bond program was a success?

• Yes: 62%
• No: 13%
• None of the above: 25%

Question 9: If no, please indicate the reason why.

• Not enough information to make an informed decision: 34%
• Perceived to be too much money: 16%
• Other: 51%

Question 10: Where do you feel bond dollars should be focused on for a future Bond program?

• Significant improvements at the Middle School: 6%
• Significant improvements at the High School: 10%
• A combination of both: 71%
• None of the above: 13%

Question 11: Please rank the following options for investing at the Middle School (first being most preferred, last being least preferred): 

Question 12: Would you support major renovations and improvements to the High School performing arts/auditorium? 

• Yes: 74%
• No: 26%

Question 13: Would you support potentially upgrading our athletic fields to synthetic turf?

• Yes: 37%
• No: 63%

Question 14: How likely would you be to support the following strategies:

Option 1: MPS has the opportunity to issue a new school bond (pending voter approval) that would raise enough money to do significant improvements at our Middle School and limited improvements to our High School, specifically to the performing arts auditorium. These needed funds could be levied at current millage levels without raising the community’s current tax level.

Option 2: Propose a millage increase in line with other neighboring districts. This would allow us to expand upon Option #01 (above) and include significant renovations at the High School, as well as some of our athletic facilities. The impact of this property tax increase would be approximately $11.00 per month per $100,000 of taxable value of your home.