It is easier than ever to survey stakeholders about issues that confront one's district. A survey offers a way to collect information from many people in a short time at a reasonable cost. The information one collects can be descriptive, such as information solicited from those who voted on the district's budget, including age, income, or whether they have school-age children. Just as quality instruction relies on well-developed curricula, a quality survey relies on purposeful and well-written questions. A carefully crafted survey can provide valuable information to gauge stakeholder support for critical decisions. (Contains 1 table.)