Results and Analysis April 2012 Bristol School District Calendar Survey

During the school year, Bristol Public Schools were closed for a week due to a snowstorm. Because a number of concerns have been raised about making up the missed school days, the Student Achievement Committee is considering possible changes to the school calendar for the school year to minimize the likelihood of this situation occurring in the future. In order to make the best possible decision, Bristol Public Schools made a public survey available between March 27 and April 17, 2012, to gather feedback from staff, parents, students and other community members regarding potential changes to future school calendars. Purpose of Study

Role in the District The response pool consisted of parents, students, employees and community members. Of the 1,892 survey participants, more than half were parents. Participation among parents and teachers tended to be high, which is likely attributed to the importance of the issue.

Participation Staff members were asked to identify their position within the district.

Ranking of School Start Days ResponsesRank 1Rank 2Rank 3Rank 4Final Rank Two days prior to Labor Day (Current Practice) One week prior to Labor Day Tuesday following Labor Day Two weeks prior to Labor Day Total Number of Responses (n)1,892

Preference for School Vacations

Please choose your preference for school vacations: Preference for School Vacation by Respondents

Conclusions Start school – two days prior to Labor Day (current practice) School vacations – Long weekend in February (President’s Day + 1 day) and a full week in mid-April

Planning for School Calendars School calendar: For was voted on by the BOE at the March 2, 2011 meeting For , would be voted on by the BOE in the spring of 2013 For , cannot be determined until the testing window for the new state assessment is determined – Will occur during the last 12 weeks of school