Southbridge Community Feedback Summer 2025

1. How are you connected to the Southbridge Public Schools? Choose all that apply.

• SPS parent, caregiver, or family member
• SPS parent/caregiver of a student with an IEP or 504 plan
• SPS parent/caregiver of a student who is an English Learner
• SPS student
• SPS graduate
• SPS employee
• Southbridge community member

2. How do you identify your race and ethnicity? Choose all that apply. 

• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Asian
• Black or African American
• Hispanic or Latino
• Multi-Race, Not Hispanic or Latino
• Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
• White

3. Select the primary language spoken in your home. 

• English
• Spanish
• Chinese
• Haitian Creole
• Portuguese
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

4. Please identify which school you are affiliated with. Choose all that apply. 

• Eastford Road
• Charlton Street
• West Street
• Southbridge High School
• Southbridge Middle School
• Southbridge Academy
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. Of the following, which are the top 5 most important priorities for our next Receiver for Southbridge Public Schools? Please select the 5 most important priorities. 

• Prioritizing and improving student academic performance
• Increasing student enrollment and attendance
• Preparing students for college
• Preparing students for career pathways
• Expanding enrichment opportunities for students
• Investing in social, emotional, and behavioral health resources for students
• Improving school safety and student discipline policies
• Recruiting and retaining a diverse and multilingual staff
• Increasing transparency and communication between the district office and community
• Creating financial stability and sustainability
• Engaging and establishing relationships between the city’s elected officials and the district

6. Of the following, which are the top 5 most important skills for the next Receiver to possess in order to be successful in the role? Please select the top 5 most important skills: 

• Centering the needs of students in all decisions
• Being a clear and culturally fluent communicator
• Politically astute
• Using data to inform academic and operational decisions
• Leading and managing teams
• Celebrating, motivating, and inspiring others
• Creating an inclusive and welcoming environment
• Seeking and responding to feedback from students, parents, and staff
• Ability to build trust and respect across lines of difference
• Being innovative and open to new creative solutions