Article: District schools get thumbs up: A parent survey finds satisfaction -- but thefts and cultural conflicts are issues.

Byline: Dave Weber

Mar. 18--SANFORD -- Seminole County parents overwhelmingly think their kids are getting a good education in public schools, a survey suggests.

But all is not perfect. A number of parents have some issues, particularly with high schools. Many complain of too much theft, and some worry that kids don't respect each other, among other findings of the survey. Still, the overall results -- just out -- point to widespread satisfaction with the schools, officials say. "It is a very glowing appreciation of the work that is going on in the schools," said Ron Pinnell, director of middle schools, who is in charge of the annual ...

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