John Paul II High School President Search

Constituent Survey

The President of John Paul II High School is the chief executive officer of the school and, as such, has the general charge and control of the following: Catholic identity, personnel, finances including budget development and implementation, institutional advancement programs, business affairs, facilities, and overall educational program.

The President is also responsible for ensuring sufficient resources, maintaining sound fiscal management and financial stability through direct oversight of the business operations, development and fundraising, alumni, community relations, and enrollment management activities.

To ensure that we find the best candidate to lead John Paul II High School into the future, we would like your input. Please provide your feedback and insight in this short anonymous survey below by 11:00pm ET on Thursday, June 8th.

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


Faculty or Staff	Faculty or Staff	Faculty or Staff	Faculty or Staff	Faculty or Staff	Faculty or Staff
Administrator	Administrator	Administrator	Administrator	Administrator	Administrator
Current Parent	Current Parent	Current Parent	Current Parent	Current Parent	Current Parent
Parent of an alum	Parent of an alum	Parent of an alum	Parent of an alum	Parent of an alum	Parent of an alum
Alumnus/Alumna	Alumnus/Alumna	Alumnus/Alumna	Alumnus/Alumna	Alumnus/Alumna	Alumnus/Alumna
Trustee	Trustee	Trustee	Trustee	Trustee	Trustee
Donor	Donor	Donor	Donor	Donor	Donor

Other Friend of the School (please specify)

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* 2. Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about John Paul II High School?

Academic Excellence

High performing culture and expectations

Extraordinary value proposition

Catholic identity

A faith-based culture that is welcoming to all faiths

History and traditions

Athletic program

Performing and Visual Art programs

Clubs and Activities

The school's culture and sense of community

Commitment to diversity

Committed faculty and staff

Close student-teacher relationships

Community Outreach and Service

Emphasis on faith-formation

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

Parent volunteer opportunities

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please select the top five (5) priorities for the next President.

Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty

Building a culture that advances our mission of Catholic education

Expansion and sound management of resources

Developing a bold but credible strategic plan

Ensuring that we are truly operating in an academic environment of best practices

Engagement of all key constituents including faculty, staff, parents, families, alumni, friends, donors, etc.

Building a high-performing leadership team

Raising the profile of our school in the community

Ensuring/growing our Catholic identity/mission

Growing enrollment overall

Balancing enrollment growth with high admissions standards

Enhancing academic excellence

Improving school-wide communication

Renovating / enhancing school facilities / infrastructure

Furthering policies and programs that promote diversity and inclusion on all levels (on faculty, staff, student body, Board of Trustees)

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* 4. Please select the top five (5) professional experiences and qualities you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next President.

Substantial classroom teaching experience

Leadership/management experience in Catholic schools

Prior president of a school

Outstanding leadership qualities are more important than school experience

Fundraising experience

Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills

Business, budgeting & financial management

Significant knowledge of teaching, learning, school operations

Familiarity with the greater Dallas area

Leadership of a school with a diverse student body

Turnaround leadership experience

Proven experience growing enrollments and/or revenues at other school communities

Board relations

Strategic planning

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* 5. Which five (5) characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for our next President to possess?

A fundamentally relational leader

A visionary, entrepreneurial leader

Business and financial acumen

Collaborative, servant leadership

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Energy, enthusiasm, passion for mission

Engaging, inspiring, motivational

Excellent communicator

Good listener

Gravitas, respectability

Holds advanced degree

Honest, trustworthy, transparent

Knowledgeable about education

Leadership skills are more important than knowledge of education

Meaningful connection to John Paul II High School

Passion for Catholic identity and advancing the mission of Catholic education

Demonstrated faith life modeling Catholic morals and values

Some educational leadership experience is necessary

Strong personal integrity

Supportive of faculty and staff

Other (please specify)

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* 6. If you would like to recommend a prospective candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below. Please explain why you regard this person to be fit for this mission-critical role.

John Paul II High School President Search

Constituent Survey

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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 John Paul II High School?

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* 3. Please select the top five (5) priorities for the next President.

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* 4. Please select the top five (5) professional experiences and qualities you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next President.

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* 5. Which five (5) characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for our next President to possess?

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* 6. If you would like to recommend a prospective candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below. Please explain why you regard this person to be fit for this mission-critical role.

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* 7. Is there anything else you would like to share as we conduct the search for the President position at John Paul II High School?