"On the Road w/ Charlie" .... Referendum analysis

This is an analysis of  survey of Superintendents in Minnesota regarding the recent referendum elections.  Reported by Charlie Kyte, analysis by Jamie Hultgren.  Distributed by the Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA).

The audio podcast is 7 minutes long.

WE SURVEYED MINNESOTA SUPERINTENDENTS ABOUT THE NOVEMBER REFERENDUM ELECTIONS

Jamie Hultgren, MASA staff person, analyzed the responses we received from Superintendents after the November Referendum elections.  She has presented it in an understandable format and we have posted her report on the MASA website (www.mnasa.org).  36 Superintendents responded and their comments framed the issues and problems with our current referendum process.

THE REPORT ANALYZES THE RESPONSES IN SEVERAL CATEGORIES

Was There an enthusiastic 'yes' group working in your community?

Were there visible and identifiable 'vote no' persons active in your community?

What strategies worked well in getting the District's message out to the public?

Did the teacher's union and/ or the school board members actively support the referendum?

What was the 'ah-ha' learning moment in this campaign?

What steps must your district now take in terms of program and staff cuts to stay financially viable?

What emotional toll did this effort take on you and your family?

THE FULL REPORT IS ON THE MASA WEBSITE (WWW.MNASA.ORG)