Brooklyn Heights Montessori School Head of School SearchCommunity Questionnaire Survey

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* 1. Please choose your association with the school. Check all that apply.

Administrator

Alumna/us

Current parent

Faculty or Staff

Friend of the School (please specify)

Parent of a former student

Trustee

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* 2. Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about Brooklyn Heights Montessori School?

Academic excellence

Athletic program

Close student-teacher relationships

Committed teaching staff

Community service / service learning

Focus on 21st century skills (critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and global studies initiatives)

Leadership development opportunities for students

Montessori Method/Montessori Pedagogy

Safe learning environment

School/family communication & relationship

Sense of community

Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio

Teaching of moral and ethical values

Teaching social activism activities (e.g. marching, protesting, letter writing, etc.)

VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) program

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for improvement by the next Head of School?

Admissions/enrollment/retention

Assessing administrative staffing needs

Continuing teacher professional development

Enhancing academic program/curriculum excellence

Expanding athletic program

Expanding VAPA (Visual and Performing Arts) program

Fundraising & development

Implementing evaluation systems for faculty and staff

Improving school-wide communication

Improving leadership development opportunities for students

Increasing diversity

Promoting a sense of community amongst families

Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty

Social justice initiatives

Strategic planning for the future

Strong relationship with families

Teaching moral and ethical values

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Which three (3) professional experiences do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Head of School to have had?

Active in professional organizations, including presenting at conferences and events

Board relations

Budgeting & financial management

Collaboration, team-building

Curriculum development

Diplomacy, negotiation & conflict resolution

Educational administration (division head, dean, etc.)

Experience at a Montessori school

Experience supporting/improving diversity

Fundraising & development

Leadership/management experience

Navigating various constituencies

NYC High School connections

Private or independent school administration

Public speaking / effective communication

Strategic planning

Teaching experience

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Which three (3) characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the ideal Head of School to possess?

Adds to diversity of community

Approachable, accessible, caring

Backbone, ability to say “no”

Business and financial acumen

Commitment to diversity

Common sense

Community minded, involved, inclusive

Consensus builder, team player

Creative

Dedicated, committed

Dynamic, charismatic

Energetic, passionate

Engaging, inspiring, motivational

Excellent communicator: good listener, good public speaker

Gravitas; strong morals, ethics and values

Holds advanced degree

Innovative, strategic thinker

Insightful

Intelligent

Knowledgeable about education

Open-minded, even-handed and fair

Organized

Patient

Professional, polished

Relatable; connects with students, families, staff

Sense of humor

Strong leadership skills

Strong commitment to social justice

Other (please specify)

Brooklyn Heights Montessori School
Head of School Search
Community Questionnaire

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* 1. Please choose your association with the school. Check all that apply.

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* 2. Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about Brooklyn Heights Montessori School?

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for improvement by the next Head of School?

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* 4. Which three (3) professional experiences do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Head of School to have had?

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* 5. Which three (3) characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the ideal Head of School to possess?

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* 6. Specifically, what are you looking for from the Head of School to further support your family’s continued engagement and involvement at BHMS?

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* 7. What are the main challenges that the school needs to address over the next 3-5 years?

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* 8. Are there any other issues you wish the Search Committee to consider when hiring the next Head of School?

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* 9. If you would like to recommend a candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below.