Most school leaders have a general sense of how their community feels about the district. They hear from engaged parents at board meetings, get occasional feedback from staff, and pick up signals from social media and local coverage. But that informal picture is rarely complete—and it’s almost never objective. The families who don’t attend meetings, the staff members who don’t speak up, the community members without children in the district: their perspectives matter too, and they’re often the hardest to reach.
A well-designed survey changes that. It gives your district a structured, credible way to hear from the full range of people you serve—not just the most vocal—and turns that input into clear, actionable insights that can inform decisions, strengthen communication, and build the kind of community trust that’s difficult to develop any other way.
Donovan Group’s survey and data research services manage the full process—from strategy and design through hosting, analysis, and reporting—so your leadership team walks away with findings they can actually use.
What Sets Our Surveys Apart
Surveys are only as valuable as the questions they ask and the analysis behind the results. A poorly designed survey produces data that’s difficult to interpret and easy to dismiss. A well-designed one produces insights that can meaningfully guide district decisions.
A few things distinguish the way we approach this work:
Types of Surveys
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What's Included
Every survey engagement concludes with a comprehensive final report that presents findings in a clear, accessible format—designed to be shared with leadership teams, school boards, staff, and the broader community.
Deliverables include:
We don’t hand over a spreadsheet and consider the work done. We help your leadership team understand what the findings reveal, where the most significant opportunities lie, and what meaningful next steps look like.
Who This Service Is Built For
This service is designed for superintendents who want to make decisions grounded in what their community actually thinks—not what they assume, hope, or fear.
It’s a strong fit for districts that:
Frequently Asked Questions
We design and facilitate surveys tailored to your goals and audience. Common projects include staff satisfaction surveys, communication surveys, annual community surveys, strategic planning surveys, and referendum or ballot measure surveys. If you have a specific research need that doesn’t fit neatly into one of those categories, we’ll work with you to determine the right approach.