WPCNR SCHOOL DAYS. January 16, 2007 COPY OF SURVEY INCLUDED: White Plains residents were called to give their opinion today -- literally -- on the state of White Plains schools. A recorded message from  Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connors was delivered on home telephones via the School Community Calling System, advising homes receiving the call that as part of the school district Strategic Planning Process, residents are being asked to complete a survey which appears to be designed to determine residents' present satisfaction with the school district.

Residents may take the survey, starting today, January 16 and continuing through Friday, January 26 at 5 P.M. by going to www.whiteplainspublicschools.org., clicking on "Strategic Planning".

The survey is the first step in the "Strategic Planning Process" that will include a community-wide meeting, "TheWorld Cafe'" that takes place Wednesday evening, January 24, 7 PM at White Plains High School.

Participants will participate in a lightning round of discussions, moving from table to table to offer their reactions on key district issues, under the leadership of facilitators provided by Transformation Systems, Ltd.-- the worldwide consulting firm hired by the district to lead them in the preparation of a Strategic Plan for the next decade.  The Survey consists of the following questions:

Looking to the Future

INDICATE YOUR LEVEL OF AGREEMENT WITH THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS

1. Classes are small and allow individual attention to students.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

2. School facilities are an asset.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

3. Our curriculum encourages critical thinking and provides a solid academic program

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Stongly disagree

4. Our extra-curricular an atheltic programs provide enrichment opportunities for students.

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

5. Overall, White Plains Schools' services and programs are high quality and well managed

Strongly agree

Agree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

6. For any statement with which you disagreed, please give specific reasons so we can work to improve.