An effective school district or local government understands its community—what voters care about, how they receive information, and how they perceive their leadership.

Want to stay connected to your community? Conduct regular community surveys.

School districts and local governments that consistently engage with their communities through surveys gain a significant advantage when seeking public support.

Key elements of a community survey:

  • Performance questions. Testing community perceptions of overall performance, financial performance, service delivery performance, or academic performance are fundamental.
  • Information sources in the community. How does the community receive its information? Is there positive or negative information being heard in the community? What information does the community care about most?
  • Identify community goals and priorities. What are the most important goals for the next five years? What are the community’s service, infrastructure, and financial priorities?

Rushlight Research specializes in community surveys. We will guide you through the process of constructing a community survey that meets your specific needs.

Understanding your community, its priorities, and its perceptions of your performance will keep you well informed and poised for success when it’s time to ask your community for their support.