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In order to assess broad community input on these issues, the ad hoc Youth Master Plan Committee developed a survey for middle and high school students as well as focus groups of other key stakeholders such as parents, community organizations, teachers, and business community. The Committee collectively developed questions for the survey as well as for focus groups. In addition, Coachman -Moore & Associates compiled available statistical data into a Youth Profile to augment data collected directly from local teens and other community stakeholders. Survey Description The survey of middle and high school youth (Exhibit II) was co -designed by the ad hoc Youth Master Plan Committee over the course of six meetings from September 2001 to January 2002. Sixty-one questions were included in the final survey. Questions explored knowledge, feelings and hopes in areas of recreation and entertainment, transportation, communication, leadership, inclusion and diversity, social services, challenges, and future hopes and dreams. In keeping with spirit of inclusion, the Committee created a Spanish-language version of the survey. Participation With support and cooperation of Conejo Valley Unified School District and La Reina High School, approximately 2,500 copies of the survey were distributed to four public high schools, one private high school and four middle schools in Thousand Oaks. The survey was administered to randomly -selected classrooms in coordination with each school's principal. The survey was completed by 1,980 students, reflecting approximately 20% of all students in those grade levels. Of the total completed surveys, 79 students (4%) of the sample utilized the Spanish language version. Characteristics of the survey respondents are described below. Gender of respondents: Males (48%); Females (52%) Age range of respondents: 11-12 (25%); 13-15 (40%); 16-18 (35%) Grade level: 6-8 (47%); 9-10 (25%); 11-12 (28%) a Race/Ethnicity: White (64%); Hispanic/Latino (17%); Asian/Pacific Islander (8%); African American (2%); Native American (2%); Other backgrounds (7%) 20 City of Thousand Oaks Youth Master Plan July 2, 2002 174