Chapter V: Conclusions Introduction
IRB PROTOCOL DETERMINATION:
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- The principal investigator assumes the responsibilities for the protection of participants in this project. Any adverse events must be reported to the IRB as soon as possible (ex. research related injuries, harmful outcomes, significant withdrawal of subject population, etc.).
- For expedited or full board review, the principal investigator must submit a Continuing Review/Final Report form in advance of the expiration date indicated on this letter to report conclusion of the research or request an extension. -Exempt review only requires the submission of a Continuing Review/Final Report form in advance of the expiration date indicated in this letter if an extension of time is needed.
- Approved consent forms display the official IRB stamp which documents approval and expiration dates. If a renewal is requested and approved, new consent forms will be officially stamped and reflect the new approval and expiration dates.
- The principal investigator must seek approval for any changes to the study (ex. research design, consent process, survey/interview instruments, funding source, etc.). The IRB reserves the right to review the research at any time.
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Type: Exempt Review
Name: Jacquelyn Ward
Dr. Latha Ramakrishnan
Interim Associate Provost for Research Dean of Graduate Studies
IRB Institutional Official: IRB Chair:
Dr. Benjamin Witts
Associate Professor- Applied Behavior Analysis
Appendix B: Survey Cover Letter Email
September 22, 2019
Dear Library Media Specialist
I am working on my master’s degree at St. Cloud State University. For my culminating project, I am researching the feasibility of implementing fine forgiveness programs in public school library systems, specifically the Anoka Hennepin School District. Because you are a media specialist in our school district, I am inviting you to participate in a research study by asking you to complete the attached questionnaire.
The questionnaire consists of 16 questions and should take 5-10 minutes to complete. There is no anticipated risk to participation. Anonymity cannot be guaranteed as the survey is being sent only to media specialists in the Anoka Hennepin School District and the possibility of identifying answers may be high. Individual responses, however, will be kept confidential. A summary of the results will be made available to others. Completion and submission of the questionnaire will imply your willingness to participate in this study.
Thank you, in advance, for taking a few minutes to assist me in my educational research. Data collected will help determine the feasibility of implementing fine forgiveness in a public-school district. A link to the summary of this study will be available to all participants. If you would like access to the summary, please simply respond to this email as a request. If you have any other questions or would like more information, please email me at [email protected] or my SCSU advisor, Kristen Carlson at [email protected].
Participating in this study is completely voluntary. Your decision whether or not to participate will not affect your current or future relations with St. Cloud State University, or the researcher. Please complete and submit the questionnaire by Friday, September 27.
I truly appreciate your time and cooperation. Sincerely,
Jacki Ward
Anoka Middle School for the Arts Washington Campus
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Appendix C: Survey Questionnaire
6/30/2019 Library Fine Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VVpjSXSuR8bSKqWja-nZOMlSAWbIK6Zvz3JOcKMa7fU/edit 1/4 Library Fine Survey Exploring the feasibility of implementing fine forgiveness programs in school libraries. 1. 1. Level of school where you are currently employed as a Media Specialist: Check all that apply. PreK Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Other: 2. 2. Number of students served by your school library: Mark only one oval. 0 99 100 499 500 999 1,000 1,499 1,500 1,999 2,000 or more 3. 3. Approximate number of studentcirculating materials in your school library collection: Mark only one oval. 0 999 1,000 4,999 5,000 9,999 10,000 14,999 15,000 or more 4. 4. Approximate percent of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch in your school: Mark only one oval. 0 20% 21 40% 41 60% 61 80% 81 100%
6/30/2019 Library Fine Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VVpjSXSuR8bSKqWja-nZOMlSAWbIK6Zvz3JOcKMa7fU/edit 1/4 Library Fine Survey Exploring the feasibility of implementing fine forgiveness programs in school libraries. 1. 1. Level of school where you are currently employed as a Media Specialist: Check all that apply. PreK Kindergarten Elementary Middle School High School Other: 2. 2. Number of students served by your school library: Mark only one oval. 0 99 100 499 500 999 1,000 1,499 1,500 1,999 2,000 or more 3. 3. Approximate number of studentcirculating materials in your school library collection: Mark only one oval. 0 999 1,000 4,999 5,000 9,999 10,000 14,999 15,000 or more 4. 4. Approximate percent of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch in your school: Mark only one oval. 0 20% 21 40% 41 60% 61 80% 81 100%
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VVpjSXSuR8bSKqWja-nZOMlSAWbIK6Zvz3JOcKMa7fU/edit 2/4
5. 5. Reasons that student library accounts are assessed a fine/fee in your school library:
Check all that apply.
Overdue Materials Damaged Materials Lost Materials Other:
6. 6. Who assesses fines to student library accounts?
Check all that apply.
Myself, the Media Specialist Media Paraprofessional Adult Volunteer Student Worker Classroom Teacher Building Administrator Other:
7. 7. Does your building administration support assessment of library fines?
Check all that apply.
Yes, they do support assessing fines for late or damaged library materials. I am not sure what they would think of library fine assessment.
No, they do not support assessment of library fines.
8. 8. To what extent does your building administration support your waiving of library fines?
Mark only one oval.
1 2 3 4 5
Does Not Support Completely Supports
9. 9. How familiar are you with fine forgiveness programs?
Mark only one oval.
1 2 3 4 5
Unfamiliar Quite Familiar
10. 10. How willing are you to try a fine forgiveness program?
Mark only one oval.
1 2 3 4 5
Not at all Quite willing
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10/13/2019 Library Fine Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VVpjSXSuR8bSKqWja-nZOMlSAWbIK6Zvz3JOcKMa7fU/edit 2/4
5. 5. Reasons that student library accounts are assessed a fine/fee in your school library:
Check all that apply.
Overdue Materials Damaged Materials Lost Materials Other:
6. 6. Who assesses fines to student library accounts?
Check all that apply.
Myself, the Media Specialist Media Paraprofessional Adult Volunteer Student Worker Classroom Teacher Building Administrator Other:
7. 7. Does your building administration support assessment of library fines?
Check all that apply.
Yes, they do support assessing fines for late or damaged library materials. I am not sure what they would think of library fine assessment.
No, they do not support assessment of library fines.
8. 8. To what extent does your building administration support your waiving of library fines?
Mark only one oval.
1 2 3 4 5
Does Not Support Completely Supports
9. 9. How familiar are you with fine forgiveness programs?
Mark only one oval.
1 2 3 4 5
Unfamiliar Quite Familiar
10. 10. How willing are you to try a fine forgiveness program?
Mark only one oval.
1 2 3 4 5
Not at all Quite willing
Please select "yes" or "no", followed by an explanation.
10/13/2019 Library Fine Survey
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VVpjSXSuR8bSKqWja-nZOMlSAWbIK6Zvz3JOcKMa7fU/edit 3/4
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11. 11. Would you ever waive a fine from a student library account?
Mark only one oval.
Yes No
12. 12. For what reason(s) might you waive a fine from a student library account?
13. 13. Have you ever implemented a fine forgiveness program in your school (such as Read it Down or Work it Off)?
Mark only one oval.
Yes No
14. 14, If yes, please describe the program. If no, please describe the reason.
15. 15. Is there a situation in which you would be unwilling to waive a fine/fee from a student library account?
Mark only one oval.
Yes No
16. 16. For what situation(s) would you be unwilling to waive a fine/fee from a student library account?
Appendix D: Survey Results
1. Level of school where you are currently employed as a media specialist: Elementary 15
Middle School 6 High School 5
2. Number of students served by your school library: 0-99 0 100-499 5 500-999 8 1000-1499 5 1500-2000 3 2000+ 5
3. Approximate percent of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch in your school: 0-20% 6
21-40% 11 41-60% 7 61-80% 2 81-100% 0
4. How familiar are you with fine forgiveness programs? Somewhat/Very 18
Neutral 3
Little/None 5
5. How willing are you to try a fine forgiveness program? Somewhat/Very 17
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Neutral 8
Little/None 1
6. Have you ever implemented a fine forgiveness program in your school? Yes 10