The ABC Pre-Election Questionnaire
What is The ABC Pre-election Questionnaire?
The ABC Pre-election Questionnaire determines the probability of a school district winning its next finance or bond election. The Questionnaire system instrumentation and software also generate research-based campaign strategies designed to improve the probability that your next election will be successful. In effect, the questionnaire generates a research-based guide to winning your next financial election.
How is it administered?
An identical questionnaire is completed by…
- the school board president
- the superintendent of schools
- the longest serving central office administrator
- all school principals
- the teacher association president and,
- 10-15 other community members and/or school district employees identified by Banach, Banach & Cassidy.
These questionnaires are tabulated and analyzed. The findings are then evaluated in the context of 18 demographic and psychographic data points (for example, occupations of residents, educational attainment of community members, housing values, voting patterns, etc.). The questionnaire process also includes a review of your strategic plan.
What do school districts receive when the questionnaire is complete?
A report of findings is sent to the superintendent. It includes …
A. A probability score and a background briefing explaining factors related to
the probability score
B. Thirteen composite scores which provide insights into perceptions of …
- Leadership
- Sources of pride
- Communication effectiveness
- Adequacy of facilities
- School board governance
- Public perceptions
- Program quality
- Organizational effectiveness
- Parent/community engagement
- Influence of external forces
- Issue viability
- Dominant values
- Trust and confidence
C. Research-based campaign strategies designed to improve the probability of your
election success. These are specific to your community and form the basis of a guide to winning your next financial election.
How long does the questionnaire process take?
You can expect your results two weeks after we receive your completed questionnaires.
When should school districts conduct The ABC Pre-election Questionnaire?
The questionnaire is designed to be administered no more than three years and no less than three months before an election.
Who can order The ABC Pre-election Questionnaire?
Any public school district in the United States can order the questionnaire.
What does The ABC Pre-election Questionnaire cost?
For school districts with student enrollments of 25,000 or less, the cost is $4,795. There is a large school district surcharge of $1,000 for every 1-10,000 student increment over 25,000.
How do I place an order?
It’s as easy as ABC!
A. Call (586) 623 - 2986
B. Say that you are interested in The ABC Pre-election Questionnaire.
C. Banach, Banach & Cassidy will send all questionnaire materials and complete instructions to the school district superintendent.
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