Page 109 - Superintendent Report 2023-24

Department Quality Services Survey

The Department Quality Services (DQS) survey was administered from May 1 to June 2. A total of 179 principals were
invited to provide input via the survey; 121 (67.6%) responded, which is an increase in participation from 58.8% in FY22.
Participation from the latest DQS increased for each school type compared to the FY22 administration:
• Elementary: 74.5%, up from 71.6%
• Middle: 66.7%, up from 56.3%
• High: 54.2%, up from 29.2%
• Other: 33.3%, compared to 23.5%

Based on the percent of positive responses, a letter grade was computed for each department using the scale: A=90+, B=89-
80, C=79-70, D=69-60, F=59 or below. Table 2 shows the distribution of grades for FY23 and the previous administration
in FY22.

Table 2
Comparison of Department Grades Distribution Based on DQS Responses

FY23 FY22
Grade N % N %

A 42 87.5% 43 84.3%
B 5 10.4% 7 13.7%
C 0 0.0% 0 0.0%
D 1 2.1% 0 0.0%
F 0 0.0% 1 2.0%
N denotes the number of responses

Enhanced Public Communication Marquees

Communication between the District, school administration, parents, and students is vital to a thriving learning environment.
To ensure an enhanced school image and improve communications, Facilities Management has embarked on a program
to upgrade all marquees to digital projections for easier visibility and more frequent, scrolling messages. This program has
begun in new and modernized schools and all high schools. Upgrades in middle and elementary schools are forthcoming.

Analog marquee - Before Digital marquee - After

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