Initial Report

Last Modified: 09/06/2013

1. Have you been directly impacted by the changes to the Harford County Public Schools transportation policy?
# 1 2 3 4 Answer Not at all impacted Somewhat impacted Impacted Severely impacted Total Response 9 5 5 4 23 % 39% 22% 22% 17% 100% Value 1 4 2.17 1.33 1.15 23

Statistic Min Value Max Value Mean Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses

2. Do you believe that your child has a greater likelihood of being harmed or injured due to these changes?
# 1 2 3 4 Answer Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Total Response 3 4 6 8 21 % 14% 19% 29% 38% 100% Value 1 4 2.90 1.19 1.09 21

Statistic Min Value Max Value Mean Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses

3. Has your child's school done anything to address family issues or concerns related to these changes?
# 1 2 3 4 Answer Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Total Response 6 6 5 0 17 % 35% 35% 29% 0% 100% Value 1 3 1.94 0.68 0.83 17

Statistic Min Value Max Value Mean Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses

4. Please share any other comments you may have about the changes to the transportation policy.
Text Response I don't have kids, but do not agree with this. Schools do very little with the money they have. We spend so much on education with no results. I don't believe more money is the answer. The children need to have transportation restored so all students can get to school safely. The lack of transportation puts all of the magnet programs in jeopardy. While I understand economic issues, you cannot make a decision just weeks before a new school year just to make a point to the county government. Transportation should be returned to pre-decision routes. Make the change prior to the end of the school year, not the beginning. I agree with it. Taxes must go up if people want better services. The policy must consider the safety for students, who face hazardous road conditions. I don't have children, but believe that it does cause a greater risk to kids in our community. Statistic Total Responses Value 8

Speaking Points of the Harford County NAACP Youth Council Harford County Public Schools Board of Education Meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013

5. Do you think the Athletics and Activity Participation Fee (Pay to Play/Participate) is a fair solution to the school budget crisis?
# 1 2 3 4 Answer Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Total Response 13 7 2 1 23 % 57% 30% 9% 4% 100% Value 1 4 1.61 0.70 0.84 23

Statistic Min Value Max Value Mean Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses

6. Will a student in your household no longer be able to participate in sports or extracurricular activities as a result?
# 1 2 3 4 Answer Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree Total Response 4 6 5 3 18 % 22% 33% 28% 17% 100% Value 1 4 2.39 1.08 1.04 18

Statistic Min Value Max Value Mean Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses

Speaking Points of the Harford County NAACP Youth Council Harford County Public Schools Board of Education Meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013

7. Do you think this policy will negatively impact families of friends or family members?
# 1 2 3 4 Answer Not at all impact Somewhat impact Impact Severely impact Total Response 1 4 10 9 24 % 4% 17% 42% 38% 100% Value 1 4 3.13 0.72 0.85 24

Statistic Min Value Max Value Mean Variance Standard Deviation Total Responses

8. Please share any other comments you may have about the Athletics and Activity Participation Fee (Pay to Play/Participate).
Text Response Support the students! Unfair for health/exercises I definitely think that this new proposal rule will be an injustice to the kids and the schools' athletic programs. I can pay but it does make me think twice about letting my children participate in ALL of the sports that they want. This policy will exclude students from families that cannot afford to pay and that is unfair and discriminatory. There is no money anywhere it seems. It is not fair for low income families. Not all parents can afford it, but okay for those who can. I was going to play 3 sports this year, but decided to just to do 2 because I am also involved in clubs at my school. Due to the economy a lot of parents cannot afford the fee. Communities should contact County Council members to re-think this policy and not burden families with additional costs during these economic times. I don't think it is being fairly administered with all of the exceptions. I think the fee should be lower, but that EVERYONE should pay it. For instance, $25, but teachers' kids, military and even FARMS kids should pay. Kids have to pay for rec sports with volunteer coaches, so why not? I don't agree. Use other forms of fundraising. Statistic Total Responses Speaking Points of the Harford County NAACP Youth Council Harford County Public Schools Board of Education Meeting on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 Value 12