Polls Archive

What are your thoughts about the recently adopted 2010-2011 Borough budget?

  • I believe the 2010-2011 budget is too high and would have supported additional cuts. (39%, 15 Votes)
  • I wish there was no tax increase at all, but believe the 2010-2011 budget is fair and responsible. (29%, 11 Votes)
  • I believe the 2010-2011 budget is too low and would have supported an additional increase in taxes. (18%, 7 Votes)
  • I fully support the 2010-2011 Borough budget. (14%, 5 Votes)

Total Voters: 38

Start Date: June 3, 2010 @ 11:24 am
End Date: No Expiry

Which statement best describes your opinion about how to address the 2010-2011 education budget? (multiple answers allowed)

  • I generally support reconfiguration if it will preserve educators and programs. (63%, 60 Votes)
  • I believe programs such as art, music and sports should not be cut. (47%, 45 Votes)
  • I do not like reconfiguration and/or school closings, but understand that difficult choices are necessary. (34%, 32 Votes)
  • There are large cuts that can be made which do not involve staff. (22%, 21 Votes)
  • I do not support school closings or additional cuts and would rather my taxes be raised. (19%, 18 Votes)
  • I support additional cuts to educators and support staff. (17%, 16 Votes)
  • I support closing other schools, but not Salem School. (11%, 10 Votes)
  • I support closing other schools, but not Prospect Street. (3%, 3 Votes)
  • I support closing other schools, but not combining City Hill and Hillside. (2%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 95

Start Date: April 8, 2010 @ 11:44 am
End Date: No Expiry

Regardless of reconfiguration and for the sole purpose of expressing school spririt, please select your favorite Naugatuck school.

  • Prospect Street Elementary School (15%, 8 Votes)
  • Cross Street Intermediate School (13%, 7 Votes)
  • Hillside Middle School (12%, 6 Votes)
  • Western Elementary School (10%, 5 Votes)
  • Salem Elementary School (10%, 5 Votes)
  • City Hill Middle School (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Saint Hedwig's School (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Hop Brook Intermediate School (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Naugatuck High School (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Central Avenue Elementary School (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Maple Hill Elementary School (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Andrew Avenue Elementary School (4%, 2 Votes)
  • Saint Francis School (0%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 52

Start Date: March 13, 2010 @ 2:28 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What statement best describes your perspective on school reconfiguration? (Multiple answers allowed)

  • I support reconfiguration if it is done fairly and in the best interests of our students. (41%, 17 Votes)
  • Reconfiguration will negatively impact my child's education. (10%, 4 Votes)
  • I am not satisfied with the condition of my child's current school. (10%, 4 Votes)
  • Reconfiguration represents an opportunity to save taxpayers dollars. (7%, 3 Votes)
  • The quality of instruction is more important than the school building. (7%, 3 Votes)
  • I will reluctantly support reconfiguration if it is in the best interests of our students. (5%, 2 Votes)
  • I am happy with my child's current school but understand that reconfiguration may be necessary. (5%, 2 Votes)
  • It is about time Naugatuck reconfigured its schools. (5%, 2 Votes)
  • I am happy with my child's current school and do not support any changes. (5%, 2 Votes)
  • I will never support reconfiguration. (2%, 1 Votes)
  • I will reluctantly support reconfiguration if it is done in an open manner. (2%, 1 Votes)
  • I would rather my child change schools than experience increased class size. (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 41

Start Date: February 5, 2010 @ 5:04 pm
End Date: No Expiry

Do you support the proposed plan to resolve the Board of Education budget deficit?

  • Strongly Support (62%, 16 Votes)
  • Strongly Oppose (23%, 6 Votes)
  • Somewhat Oppose (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Somewhat Support (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Need More Information (-1%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 26

Start Date: January 22, 2010 @ 5:17 pm
End Date: No Expiry

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