Belton School District to survey patrons

Starting this week, phones will be ringing across the Belton School District, as a brief survey of patron opinion will begin. The survey of district households will provide insight into what residents think about the district’s strengths, challenges, and other important issues.

"This survey provides an excellent chance to gain insight into the community's views on our effectiveness and where our focus should be moving forward," said Superintendent Dr. Andrew Underwood. "We will gather feedback from every area of the district, every generation and both new and longtime residents."

The survey was designed by ExcellenceK12, a Kansas City-based market research firm that has worked with school districts across the Midwest. The calling will be done by Kansas City-based Market Research Associates, a firm that uses only professional researchers. Participants will be selected totally at random, and all responses will be kept completely confidential.

In general, calls will be placed between 7 and 9 p.m. on weekdays, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. The caller ID may show “Market Research Associates,” or it may simply show an 816 or 913 area code, because the company uses calling facilities in both Missouri and Kansas. 

The survey process will take about two weeks to complete, and the district is asking patrons to listen for their phones to ring.

“We are very fortunate to live and serve in a community that values our schools,” Dr. Underwood says. “If you get called for the survey, please answer and give your honest feedback.”