Q1 Did you join the PTA this year? Answered: 114 Skipped: 3 Yes No I don't know Answer Choices Yes No I don't know Responses 65.79% 75 31.58% 36 2.63% 3 Total 114 1 / 34
Q2 It would be helpful for us to understand why you either did or did not join the PTA. Can you please share your thoughts with us on joining the PTA? Answered: 70 Skipped: 47 2 / 34
Q3 Were you aware and did you take advantage of the benefits of being a member of the PTA, such as discounts at Staples, Met Life, or Red Jacket resorts? Answered: 74 Skipped: 43 Yes, I took advantage of... No, I was aware of the... No, I was not aware of the... Answer Choices Yes, I took advantage of these benefits No, I was aware of the benefits but did not take advantage of them No, I was not aware of the member benefits Responses 4.05% 3 58.11% 43 37.84% 28 Total 74 3 / 34
Q4 How happy are you with your current level of PTA involvement? Answered: 109 Skipped: 8 I am happy with my leve... I would like to be more... I would like to be less... Answer Choices I am happy with my level of involvement. I would like to be more involved. I would like to be less involved. Responses 59.63% 65 38.53% 42 1.83% 2 Total 109 4 / 34
Q5 Why aren't you as involved now as you would like to be? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 43 Skipped: 74 Not enough time The activities are not... Need to be better infor... Do not feel very welcome... Have not been asked to... Other (please specify) Answer Choices Not enough time The activities are not interesting enough to me Need to be better informed of volunteer opportunities Do not feel very welcomed or included by the PTA Have not been asked to volunteer Other (please specify) Responses 86.05% 37 6.98% 3 27.91% 12 6.98% 3 6.98% 3 9.30% 4 Total Respondents: 43 5 / 34
Q6 Have you volunteered at a PTAsponsored event this year? Answered: 109 Skipped: 8 Yes No Answer Choices Yes No Responses 48.62% 53 51.38% 56 Total 109 6 / 34
Q7 Please rate your satisfaction with the following aspects of your volunteer experience at Butler: Answered: 53 Skipped: 64 Ease of sign up SignUpGenius Amount of advanced notice Adequacy of instructions Degree to which you fe... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Very unsatisfied Somewhat unsatisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Somewhat satisfied Very satisfied N/A Total Weighted Average Ease of sign up 9.43% 5 1.89% 1 9.43% 5 13.21% 7 64.15% 34 1.89% 1 53 4.23 SignUpGenius 7.55% 4 1.89% 1 7.55% 4 11.32% 6 56.60% 30 15.09% 8 53 4.27 Amount of advanced notice 9.43% 5 5.66% 3 11.32% 6 24.53% 13 49.06% 26 0.00% 0 53 3.98 Adequacy of instructions 3.77% 2 3.77% 2 15.09% 8 26.42% 14 49.06% 26 1.89% 1 53 4.15 Degree to which you felt welcomed and appreciated by the PTA 7.69% 4 3.85% 2 13.46% 7 13.46% 7 55.77% 29 5.77% 3 52 4.12 7 / 34
Q8 Do you have any other feedback for us about your volunteer experience? Answered: 11 Skipped: 106 8 / 34
Q9 How frequently do you attend PTA meetings? Answered: 107 Skipped: 10 All the time Sometimes Rarely Never Answer Choices All the time Sometimes Rarely Never Responses 0.93% 1 21.50% 23 35.51% 38 42.06% 45 Total 107 9 / 34
Q10 How informative do you find the PTA meetings? Answered: 106 Skipped: 11 Extremely informative Somewhat informative Not informative No opinion / Not applicable Answer Choices Extremely informative Somewhat informative Not informative No opinion / Not applicable Responses 10.38% 11 36.79% 39 0.94% 1 51.89% 55 Total 106 10 / 34
Q11 Why don't you attend more PTA meetings? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 104 Skipped: 13 Not enough time / too busy They are held on an... They are held at an... I have not been invited... I don't feel welcomed or... The information... Other (please specify) Answer Choices Not enough time / too busy They are held on an inconvenient day of the week They are held at an inconvenient time of day I have not been invited to volunteer on a committee or for an event I don't feel welcomed or included The information does not interest me Other (please specify) Responses 79.81% 83 20.19% 21 23.08% 24 1.92% 2 6.73% 7 6.73% 7 20.19% 21 Total Respondents: 104 11 / 34
Q12 What days and times are most convenient for you to attend PTA meetings? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 88 Skipped: 29 Monday during the day Monday evening Tuesday during the day Tuesday evening Wednesday during the day Wednesday evening Thursday during the day Thursday evening Friday during the day Saturday during the day Sunday during the day Sunday evening Answer Choices Monday during the day Monday evening Tuesday during the day Responses 10.23% 9 37.50% 33 10.23% 9 Tuesday evening Wednesday during the day Wednesday evening 36.36% 32 13.64% 12 38.64% 34 12 / 34
Thursday during the day Thursday evening Friday during the day Saturday during the day Sunday during the day Sunday evening 9.09% 8 39.77% 35 9.09% 8 13.64% 12 12.50% 11 25.00% 22 Total Respondents: 88 13 / 34
Q13 Is there anything else we can do to improve the PTA meetings? (Topics, themes, meeting structure, participation, etc.) Answered: 20 Skipped: 97 14 / 34
Q14 Below are the activities/events that the PTA sponsors and organizes. Which ones did you or will you attend/participate in this year and, if your child will be at Butler next year, which ones will you plan to attend/participate in next year? Answered: 100 Skipped: 17 Fall/Spring Picnic Fun Run Movie Night Library Night and Bake Sale Math and Science Night Book Fair 2 Hours for Butler Box Tops 15 / 34
Trex Recycling Walk to School Days Fall/Spring Planting and... Electronic Recycling Talent Show Food Drive Art Show Restaurant(s) Night Iceskating Night International Fair PTA Red Sox Night 16 / 34
Bottle and Cans... Teacher Appreciation... Attended/participated (or will attend/participate) this year Will attend or participate next year Attended/participated (or will attend/participate) this year Will attend or participate next year Total Respondents Fall/Spring Picnic Fun Run Movie Night Library Night and Bake Sale Math and Science Night Book Fair 2 Hours for Butler 82.67% 62 83.75% 67 79.66% 47 79.07% 34 65.08% 41 96.39% 80 50.00% 13 68.00% 51 75 70.00% 56 80 72.88% 43 59 86.05% 37 43 77.78% 49 63 68.67% 57 83 88.46% 23 26 Box Tops Trex Recycling Walk to School Days Fall/Spring Planting and Cleanups Electronic Recycling Talent Show Food Drive 98.48% 65 97.56% 40 95.06% 77 51.85% 14 69.23% 18 62.16% 23 75.00% 36 66.67% 44 66 73.17% 30 41 67.90% 55 81 81.48% 22 27 80.77% 21 26 67.57% 25 37 79.17% 38 48 17 / 34
Art Show Restaurant(s) Night Iceskating Night International Fair PTA Red Sox Night Bottle and Cans Collections Teacher Appreciation Luncheon 63.89% 23 42.86% 6 77.78% 28 77.59% 45 73.91% 17 96.67% 29 72.50% 29 83.33% 30 36 85.71% 12 14 75.00% 27 36 67.24% 39 58 65.22% 15 23 66.67% 20 30 67.50% 27 40 18 / 34
Q15 Do you have any comments or suggestions about PTA-sponsored events and activities? Answered: 15 Skipped: 102 19 / 34
Q16 Were you aware of the in-school presentations and field trips that the PTA has provided in your child's grade this year? Answered: 103 Skipped: 14 Yes No Not sure Answer Choices Yes No Not sure Responses 67.96% 70 16.50% 17 15.53% 16 Total 103 20 / 34
Q17 In the future, how likely are you to volunteer to help organize PTA-sponsored in-school activities? Answered: 101 Skipped: 16 Extremely likely Somewhat likely Not sure Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely Answer Choices Extremely likely Somewhat likely Not sure Somewhat unlikely Extremely unlikely Responses 24.75% 25 34.65% 35 23.76% 24 9.90% 10 6.93% 7 Total 101 21 / 34
Q18 Do your children participate in the after school enrichment classes (BASEP) offered by the PTA? Answered: 102 Skipped: 15 Yes No Answer Choices Yes No Responses 61.76% 63 38.24% 39 Total 102 22 / 34
Q19 Why don't your children participate in the after school enrichment classes? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 37 Skipped: 80 Too expensive Classes offered are... Scheduling conflict Other (please specify) Answer Choices Too expensive Classes offered are not interesting Scheduling conflict Other (please specify) Responses 27.03% 10 10.81% 4 45.95% 17 29.73% 11 Total Respondents: 37 23 / 34
Q20 Do you have any suggestions that would make the after school enrichment classes more appealing to you? Answered: 8 Skipped: 109 24 / 34
Q21 Do you have any suggestions to improve the after school enrichment services we offer? Answered: 19 Skipped: 98 25 / 34
Q22 In general, how informed do you feel about the PTA as an organization (e.g., how it operates, how it spends its money, how it supports teachers and the curriculum)? Answered: 100 Skipped: 17 well-informed moderately-info rmed not at all informed Answer Choices well-informed moderately-informed not at all informed Responses 35.00% 35 54.00% 54 11.00% 11 Total 100 26 / 34
Q23 How do you prefer the PTA notify you of events and meetings? (Check all that apply.) Answered: 100 Skipped: 17 Information posted at... Flyers sent home in my... Newsletter Email Facebook page (www.faceboo... Butler's PTA website... Signs on the school... Other (please specify) Answer Choices Information posted at school (e.g. PTA bulletin board and table next to Main Office) Flyers sent home in my child's school bag Newsletter Email Facebook page (www.facebook.com/danielbutlerpta) Butler's PTA website (http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/butler/pta/) Signs on the school playground Other (please specify) Responses 4.00% 4 39.00% 39 30.00% 30 86.00% 86 26.00% 26 16.00% 16 10.00% 10 4.00% 4 Total Respondents: 100 27 / 34
Q24 Do you check the PTA's Facebook page (Daniel Butler PTA www.facebook.com/danielbutlerpta)? Answered: 101 Skipped: 16 Yes No I didn't know the PTA had... Answer Choices Yes No I didn't know the PTA had a Facebook page Responses 31.68% 32 42.57% 43 25.74% 26 Total 101 28 / 34
Q25 What do you like about the Facebook page and would like to see more of? Answered: 15 Skipped: 102 29 / 34
Q26 Why don't you check the PTA's Facebook page? Answered: 30 Skipped: 87 30 / 34
Q27 Please rank your top three preferences for Butler PTA fundraisers: Answered: 97 Skipped: 20 Sell good products Help my child participate... Participate in a "Parents... Write a grant Participate in regular,... Write one check and be... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1st choice 2nd choice 3rd choice Total Weighted Average Sell good products 9.68% 3 29.03% 9 61.29% 19 31 2.52 Help my child participate in one big community "-a-thon" event like the Fun Run 69.14% 56 20.99% 17 9.88% 8 81 1.41 Participate in a "Parents Night Out" event like an auction 9.68% 3 51.61% 16 38.71% 12 31 2.29 Write a grant 9.52% 2 47.62% 10 42.86% 9 21 2.33 Participate in regular, smaller fundraisers throughout the year 28.57% 14 48.98% 24 22.45% 11 49 1.94 Write one check and be done 32.14% 18 30.36% 17 37.50% 21 56 2.05 31 / 34
Q28 Were you aware that many workplaces have matching funds or grant programs for PTAs? Please select the answer below that best describes you. Answered: 97 Skipped: 20 Yes, I was aware and my... Yes, I was aware and ha... Yes, I was aware but ha... No, I was not aware of this. Answer Choices Yes, I was aware and my workplace is already donating money to Butler PTA. Yes, I was aware and have approached my workplace but they are unable or unwilling to participate. Yes, I was aware but have not approached my workplace about participating in such a program. No, I was not aware of this. Responses 8.25% 8 26.80% 26 25.77% 25 39.18% 38 Total 97 32 / 34
Q29 Do you have any other comments or suggestions regarding PTA fundraising? Answered: 6 Skipped: 111 33 / 34
Q30 Do you have any other suggestions for the PTA? Answered: 19 Skipped: 98 34 / 34