SDEA Health and Safety Survey

The South Dakota Education Association understands the importance of both health and safety when it comes to our school communities that our students learn in and that our staff work in. Please fill out the survey below so that SDEA is able to best advocate for you and your school community.

SDEA will treat individual responses to this survey confidentially. Your individual response will not be shared with your employer or any other parties.

Estimated Time to Complete Survey: 5 minutes

Demographic

Grade Level

If you work with a range of grades, please select from the options at the bottom of the list

Position

District

Are you an SDEA Member?

YesNo

Years of Experience in Education

Mental Health Supports

Does your District provide mental health supports beyond a limited Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?

YesNoI don't know

What mental health supports would be impactful on helping you resolve or cope with the issues you are facing in the profession?

Conclusion

Have you seriously considered leaving the profession of education due to the reasons that are outlined in this survey? Check all that apply.

Yes, due to School Building and Enviromental IssuesYes, due to Student Behavior and InteractionsYes, due to Mental Health SupportsNo, I am not considering leaving the profession

Optional Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Mobile Phone

Personal Email

Building

No abbreviations please

Would you like SDEA to contact you regarding your survey response?

YesNoNo Preference

Is there anything else related to these topics that you would like to share with us?

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Air Quality & Ventilation	Water Quality
Asbestos	Mold
Pests Infestation	Door Security
Lack of Air Conditioning	Heat Regulation
Uneven or Unsafe Sidewalks	Flooding
Building Structural Integrity	Roof & Ceiling Leaks
Electrical & Power	Bathroom & Plumbing
Job Specific personal protective equipment	Cleaning Supply Availability

Verbal attacks directed at staff	Verbal attacks directed at students
Verbal threats of violence	Physical intimidation
Biting	Spitting
Kicking and/or stomping	Hitting and/or punching
Scratching	Shoving and/or body checking
Head butted	Hair pulling
Physical fighting	Intentional exposure to body fluids
Assault with classroom objects	Throwing small objects
Throwing furniture	Destruction of school property
Destruction of personal property	Student self-harm in classroom
Behavior based classroom evacuation	Weapons possession
Possession or use of illicit substances	Doxing/cyber stalking

Disciplinary Referral	Incident Report
Worker's Compensation	Police Report

Disciplinary Referral	Incident Report
Worker's Compensation	Police Report