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Bay Area Technology School Survey (English)
The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) has received a charter petition appeal from Bay Area Technology School and held a public hearing on March 10, 2026.
To ensure we hear from the community, we have created a survey to gather your input. The survey is anonymous and includes a question about your connection to the school (e.g., parent, guardian, or other affiliation). If you are interested in participating further, you will have the option to provide your contact information for a more in-depth focus group discussion. Please note that this follow-up is completely optional.
To complete the survey, please visit:
Thank you for your time and partnership. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact charters@acoe.org
Bay Area Technology School Survey (Spanish)
La Oficina de Educación del Condado de Alameda (ACOE) ha recibido una apelación de petición de escuela chárter por parte de Bay Area Technology School y celebró una audiencia pública el 10 de marzo de 2026.
Para asegurarnos de escuchar a la comunidad, hemos creado una encuesta para recopilar sus opiniones. La encuesta es anónima e incluye una pregunta sobre su relación con la escuela (por ejemplo, padre/madre, tutor u otra afiliación). Si está interesado en participar más adelante, tendrá la opción de proporcionar su información de contacto para una discusión más profunda en un grupo focal. Tenga en cuenta que este seguimiento es completamente opcional.
Para completar la encuesta, visite:
Encuesta para padres o tutores
Encuesta para miembros de la comunidad
Gracias por su tiempo y por su colaboración. Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita asistencia, comuníquese con charters@acoe.org
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