Reconfiguration 2.0 Survey Results Released

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The results of the Reconfiguration 2.0 panel's survey of residents of North Shore School District 112 were released April 17. The randomized poll, exploring opinions on school closing, curriculum and a potential future referendum, was conducted between March 10 and April 6 by aQity Research and Insights, an Evanston-based market research firm.

The survey tested the public appetite for three sizes of a potential bond issue. At the $75 million and $100 million level, there was at least two-thirds support (69 percent and 66 percent, respectively.) Opinion was more divided at the $150 million level, with respondents split 56-44, although aQity noted there was more “strong” opponents (31 percent) than “strong” supporters (28 percent) for the $150 million referendum.

» Report: Complete D112 Survey Results and Complete Analysis (pdf)

Making sure class sizes are manageable was a major priority of respondents. 54 percent said it was "extremely" or "very important" to keep class sizes to fewer than 20 students per class room.

More than 80 percent accept that reconfiguration is needed and relatively few think that all 12 schools in the district must remain open.

Two-thirds recognize that significant repairs and improvements for existing buildings are needed, with four-fifths supporting closing one of the district's three middle schools.

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