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Holy Cross High School
Flushing, NY
President Search
Community Survey

Question Title

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

Employee

Current parent

Parent of a former student

Alumnus

Current or Former Board Member

Brothers of Holy Cross

Current Student

Donor

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 Holy Cross High School?

Academic excellence

High performing culture and expectations

Coeducational experience

Catholic identity and Holy Cross values

A faith-based culture that is welcoming of all faiths

The quality of the student experience across the board – academic, faith formation, co-curricular activities, etc.

The school’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Athletic program

Performing and visual arts program

Campus location

Clubs and activities

College preparedness

The school’s sense of community

Committed teaching staff

Community service program/service learning

Emphasis on faith formation

Other, please specify

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for the next President?

Growing enrollments

Fundraising and building a culture of philanthropy

Recruiting & retaining high-quality faculty

Building community

Responsible stewardship of resources

Affordability to students of all economic means

Raising the profile and value proposition of the school throughout the area

Raising the bar on student achievement and college placement

Building a high performing leadership team

Developing a bold but credible strategic plan and executing that plan with discipline

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

Engagement of all key constituents (i.e., students, parents, alumni, etc.)

Ensuring/growing our Catholic identity and mission

Enhancing academic excellence to ensure state-of-the-art 21st century standards

Renovating/enhancing school facilities /infrastructure

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

Alumni engagement

Other, please specify

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* 4. Which three (3) professional experiences and skills do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next President?

Leadership experience in other Catholic schools

Leadership experience in other secondary schools, independent or public schools

Outstanding leadership skills are more important than educational leadership experience

Experience with secondary education

Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills

A leader with experience building effective teams

A person of genuine faith who can serve as a spiritual leader of our community

A visionary, entrepreneurial leader with passion for mission

A proven institution builder with energy and drive

Fundraising experience

Business, budgeting, and financial management skills

Strategic planning experience

Advanced understanding of technology

Other, please specify

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* 5. Which three (3) characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the next President to possess?

Practicing Catholic

Good listener

Familiarity with our school and the Flushing area

Alumnus of Holy Cross

Excellent communicator

Great platform skills, can command an audience

Gravitas, respectability

Engaging, inspiring, motivational

Enjoys interacting with students and attending school events

Enjoys interacting with alumni and other external constituents

Ability to prioritize and delegate

Ability to empower team

High visibility in community at large

Promote the long-term vision for the school

Ethical integrity and confidentiality

Committed to Catholic values and traditions

Collaborative, servant leadership

Energy and enthusiasm for mission

Approachable, accessible

Honest, trustworthy, transparent

Supportive of faculty and staff

Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion

Other, please specify

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* 6. If you would like to recommend a candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below. Please explain why you regard this person as a good candidate.