At the September 16, 2025 School Board meeting, Quaker Valley School District shared an overview of the 2024–2025 Climate and Education Experience Survey results, conducted in partnership with Hanover Research. The survey gathered feedback from students, staff, parents, and community members, providing valuable insight into the strengths and opportunities within our district.
Board member Dr. Jessica Webster introduced the results by emphasizing the importance of approaching the findings “openly and constructively.” She noted that the survey affirms many of the positive experiences across the district:
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Over 90% of respondents reported that students feel safe at school and events.
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Parents expressed confidence in their ability to communicate with teachers and staff.
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Staff highlighted the value of supportive relationships with colleagues.
“These are important affirmations of the culture and community we are building,” Dr. Webster said. At the same time, she acknowledged areas for growth. The survey highlighted challenges, such as a decline in students’ sense of belonging and enjoyment of learning during middle and high school years, and a desire for clearer communication and awareness from leadership among staff and community members.
Dr. Webster explained that the district will use these results not as a one-time exercise but as the start of “an ongoing cycle of listening, reflecting, and responding together.”
Superintendent Dr. Tammy Andreyko reflected on how the district will move forward with the results. She described the survey as “a helpful map—but only a starting point.” While data identifies patterns, she stressed the importance of listening deeply to the experiences behind the numbers through focus groups, interviews, and ongoing conversations.
Dr. Andreyko outlined a plan to highlight one theme from the survey each month in her superintendent’s report, combining data with the lived experiences of students, staff, and parents. By breaking the results into focused pieces, the district will keep the conversation active and ensure that actions are tied back to what the community shared.
“This work won’t be a report that sits on the shelf,” Dr. Andreyko affirmed. “It will be part of how we reflect, how we plan, and how we grow together as a district.” She also noted that the findings will be incorporated into the district’s annual Comprehensive Plan, to be shared with the board and community next month.
To provide the community with a clear and accessible summary of the findings, QVSD has created both an overview video and an infographic with the assistance of Hanover.