1. Marlborough Elementary School 2018 - 2019
School Climate Survey
Marlborough Elementary School

2. November 2018 Professional Development
Marlborough Elementary School Vision 
Every child will grow academically, socially, and emotionally in an environment that fosters a love of learning, is safe, and welcoming for all – children, staff, families and the community at large. 
Outcomes of Professional Development Day (all staff) November 2018
Value every child in the building.
Put aside differences to do what is right for our children.
Every child in our building will grow academically, emotionally, and socially.
Our families love our children, as we do – they will be our partners.   
All Marlborough Elementary School curriculum will be implemented.
Formative assessment data is critical to our decision-making process for our children
Committees will be created / continued so decisions have a collective voice. All committees are, as always, open to all staff. Please respect decisions made by those that serve on these committees.
MES Way guides our expectations in instructing students. Expectations for children should be reflective of how we treat everyone.
504 and IEP are the law: implementation with fidelity. 
“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.” 
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh 

3. Student Survey: K – 2 141 Respondents
Demographic factor: Grade level of child
Kindergarten: 47
1st grade: 43
2nd grade: 51
Demographic factor: Gender of Child
Female: 73
Male: 67

4. Results: Grades K – 2 4% 24% 71% 73% 3% 2% 9% 10% 88% --- 1% 5% 95%
Question
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
2018
2019
When I’m at school, I feel like I belong. 4%
24%
71%
73%
When I’m at school, I like this school. 3% 2% 9%
10%
88%
My teacher is a good teacher.
--- 1% 5%
95%
96%
My teacher cares about me. 7%
92%
My principal cares about me. 8%
90%
The work I do in school makes me think. 6%
22%
19%
75%
I have lots of friends.
16%
17%
79%
78%
I am safe.
80%

5. Results: Grades K – 2 I have fun learning. 8% 6% 24% 21% 68% 74%
Question
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
2018
2019
I have fun learning. 8% 6%
24%
21%
68%
74%
Students at my school are friendly. 4%
27%
16%
69%
81%

6. Narrative: K – 2 Strengths
Teachers and friends
Classrooms
Learning, playing and buying lunch
Recess
Hearing stories
Playground
School is fun
Computers and iPads

7. Narrative: K – 2 Needs Improvement
More recess
More toys
Secret passage
Bigger bathrooms
Don’t want to learn letters
Don’t want to have buzzer on the doors
Wish people would never argue
Chairs are too small and should be purple
More friends

8. Student Survey: Grades 3– 6
265 respondents
53 Third Graders
63 Fourth Graders
64 Fifth Graders
80 Sixth Graders
Demographic factor: Gender of Child
Female: 126
Male: 137

9. Results: Grades 3–6 When I’m at school, I feel like I belong. 1% 5% 3%
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
When I’m at school, I feel like I belong. 1% 5% 3%
18%
24%
32%
37%
43%
35%
When I’m at school, I like this school. -- 2% 9%
13%
25%
57%
59%
When I’m at school my teachers treat me with respect. 4%
11%
15%
23%
60%
58%
My teachers listen to my ideas. 6%
19%
42%
31%
33%
40%
My principal cares about me.
65%
68%
I am recognized for the good work I do.
28%
20%
36%
26%
I am challenged by the work my teachers ask me to do. 8%
29%
The work I do in class makes me think.
16%
22%
39%

10. Results: Grades 3– 6 2018 2019 I have fun learning. 2% 6% 9% 7% 26%
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
I have fun learning. 2% 6% 9% 7%
26%
22%
36%
29%
27%
I have freedom at school. 3% 5%
10%
12%
32%
34%
31%
21%
25%
I have choices when I learn.
13%
11%
20%
15%
28%
Students at my school treat me with respect. 8%
30%
Students at my school are friendly. 4%
35%
Students are treated fairly by the people on recess duty.
23%
19%
37%

11. Narrative: Grades 3 – 6 Strengths
Teachers
Friends
MES Way
That kids stand up for other kids
Kindness
Lunch and recess
Principal and Assistant Principal
Teachers challenge us
We are safe
I love that in this school you know that people care and think, ‘What can I do to make this better?’
I like that the teachers know what to do in hundreds of situations that I feel like in some other schools they don’t know what to do.
All the teachers are nice at this amazing school, no teachers doubt the children even if the kids doubt themselves.

12. Narrative: Grades 3 – 6 Needs Improvement
More books
Wish all kids could have friends
Everyone treated equally
Recess was longer and free food (snack for free)
Open seating at lunch
Less homework
Freedom in what is learned
Let everyone play on all playscapes

13. Narrative: Grades 3 – 6 Safety Issues that Need to be Addressed
Concrete slab: someone could slip and hit their head
Fire drills in the cold
Buses are loud
More security cameras
’I worry about things I see on the news and hear about what happens in schools (involving guns).’
Recess because some people go to the nurse after
What to do if you are on the stairs in a fire drill
Be careful of who we let in the school

14. Staff Survey 35 Respondents Demographics: Grades taught
18 Classroom Teachers
6 Instructional Assistants
4 Certified Staff (not classroom teachers)
1 Classified Staff (not instructional assistants)
Demographics: Grades taught
2 Pre-K
12 Primary Grades
6 Upper Elementary Grades
Demographics: Experience
1 - 3 years: 1
4 – 6 years: 0
7 – 10 years: 1
11 or more years: 16

15. Results: Staff Question Strong Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
I feel like I belong at this school. -- 8%
12%
17%
18%
49%
36%
29%
33%
I feel that staff cares about me. 4% 3% 6%
21%
30%
46%
I feel clear about what my job is at this school. 9%
15%
50%
42%
38%
27%
I feel that others are clear about what my job is at the school.
13%
24%
My administrators treat me with respect.
25%
My administrators are effective in helping us reach our vision.
I believe student achievement can increase through providing a threat free environment.
71%
67%
I believe student achievement can increase through effective parent involvement.
---
58%
52%

16. Results: Staff 2018 2019 I feel recognized for good work. 4% 9% 13%
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
I feel recognized for good work. 4% 9%
13%
12%
24%
54%
36%
17%
18%
I work with people who listen if I have ideas about doing things better. 8%
15%
25%
30%
29%
27%
21%
My administrators facilitate communication effectively.
33%

17. Results: Staff
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
My administrators support shared decision making.
13% 6% 8%
21%
33%
30% 9%
I believe student achievement can be increased through teaching to the state standards. 3%
29%
45%
42%
12%
I believe student achievement can be increased through using ongoing student assessments related to state standards.
---
25%
46%
18%
I believe student achievement can be increased through student self-assessments. 0%
17%
27%
67%
52%

18. Results: Staff 2018 2019 The vision for this school is clear. 4% 6%
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
The vision for this school is clear. 4% 6%
17% 9%
33%
36%
29%
15%
The vision for this school is shared.
---
21%
18%
38% 8%
We have an action plan in place which can get us to our vision.
42%
24%
12%
I believe I communicate with parents about class activities.
27%
54%
48%
13%

19. Results: Staff Teacher morale is high. Support Staff morale is high.
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
Teacher morale is high.
13%
15%
33%
42%
25%
21%
29%
--- 6%
Support Staff morale is high. 8%
30%
27%
18% 3%
Teachers in this school communicate with each other to make student learning consistent across the grade levels.
10%
19%
14%
44%

20. Narrative: Staff Strengths
Sense of family and community
Parent support
Talented teachers and dedicated para- educators
Staff is dedicated and caring
Intelligent students and supportive community
Family centered

21. Narrative: Staff Needs Improvement
Communication
Understanding parameters and responsibilities of each other’s jobs
Discipline
Students held accountable for work completion
Accountability
Need more encouragement to know we are doing good things
Creation of survey with more precise questions to gather true data on our school

22. Parent Survey 18 Respondents (142 last year)
Demographic factor: Grade level of Children
Pre-K: 4
Kindergarten: 4
Grade 1: 3
Grade 2: 4
Grade 3: 1
Grade 4: 4
Grade 5: 2
Grade 6: 3
Demographic factor: Relationship
Mother: 18
Father: 0
Guardian: 0
Other: 0

23. Results: Parent Survey
Question
Strong Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
2018
2019
I feel welcome at my child’s school. 1%
--- 4%
25%
35%
67%
65%
I know what my child’s teacher expects of my child. 6% 7%
12%
39%
41%
49%
47%
The school meets that academic needs of the students. 5%
38%
53%
The school has an excellent learning environment.
33%
I respect the school’s teacher. 2%
26%
60%
I respect the school’s principal. 3%
24%
66%
59%
Teachers show respect for the students.
37%
54%

24. Narrative: Parents Strengths
Supportive teachers
Caring environment
Academic standards are excellent
Genuinely cares about children
School promotes positive peer relationships
Communication
Administration is proactive

25. Narrative: Parents Needs Improvement
Preparation for RHAM
More frequent updates on child’s progress
Funding
Adding social skills back in the curriculum
Communication between teachers and parents
More compassion
Stronger academics

26. Narrative: Parents Safety
What is school plan for active shooter and bomb threat situations?
Scary to be parent today – scary what happens with violence
Budget will start to impact safety
Better process for knowing where students are
More supervision on the playground

27. Professional Development August 26th
Restorative Practices Workshop
Presenter: Kris Wraight
Restorative Practices Handbook (second edition): Bob Costello, Joshua Wachtel, and Ted Wachtel (June 2019)

28. ‘Restorative’ meaning:
'… decisions are best made and conflicts are best resolved by those most directly involved in them. The restorative practice movement seeks to develop good relationships and restore a sense of community in an increasingly disconnected world.’ (p. 6)
‘revise our thinking so that we see conflict in a school setting as an opportunity to foster learning and build better relationships.’ (p. 15)

29. Restorative Practices: classroom level
Affective Statements
Expressing feelings – positive or negative – most positive first step
Show that you believe in children even when they seem to be behaving inappropriately
Affective Questions
Focus on getting children to talk and identify solutions
Reflect on their actions and how they have impacted other people
Allow us to illicit what is being thought and felt by another
Examples of questions NOT to be used: Why did you do that? What were you thinking?

30. Restorative Practices: classroom level
Impromptu conversations
What is your part in what happened?
What is one thing each of you will do differently to make sure this doesn’t happen again?
Direct / specific sharing of positive actions
Circles
Proactive Circles: build connections
Responsive Circles: address conflict and harm
Restorative Conferences

31. Restorative Practices: Discipline
‘to develop community and to manage conflict and tensions by repairing harm and relationships.’
Addressing behavior must:
Identify impact of behavior
Repairing the harm
Concrete reparation
Symbolic reparation

32. Final Thoughts
Communication requires constant re-evaluation to monitor effectiveness
SEL (Social Emotional Learning):
Integral to building strong school culture
Restorative practices mediate feelings of being unworthy
Research of school safety best achieved through a combination of a set social emotional learning structure and physical/procedural safety plans
Creation of own survey with more MES specific questions