This report presents the results of a modified version of the 1983 Gallup Poll survey of parents of school-aged children in South Dakota. Parents of elementary and secondary school students were asked to grade the nation's and their state's schools and were surveyed on the following topics: their perceptions of the causes of discipline problems, their willingness to raise taxes for local schools, their desire for higher standards for South Dakota schools, their feelings about lengthening the school day or year, their feelings about computer education, their perceptions of teachers' salaries, their response to "A Nation at Risk," their sources of information about schools, and their involvement in the schools. Findings include the following: The majority of these parents do not want the school year or day lengthened, want more computer education, are willing to pay higher taxes, and support merit pay for teachers. The parents assign schools a "B" grade, obtain the majority of their information about schools from their children, and are actively involved in school activities. Overall the study reveals a positive attitude toward education in South Dakota. (MD)