Seacrest Country Day School Community Survey

Thank you for your help and participation in this process!

Seacrest Country Day School has embarked upon a search for a new Head of School for July 1, 2025. The Board of Trustees has engaged Resource Group 175, a consulting firm that specializes in independent school leadership transitions, to lead the community through a comprehensive and inclusive search process. RG175 will be represented by Tom Hudnut and Debbie Reed.

RG175, along with the Board of Trustees, value the perspectives and input of all members of the community. We are interested in your thoughts about the strengths of Seacrest Country Day, the opportunities for growth and change, and the professional qualifications and personal qualities you feel are important for the next Head of School. Your timely and thoughtful responses to this survey will inform the search and provide valuable direction for recruiting Seacrest Country Day School's next leader.

All responses are confidential and, if shared, will be without any identifiable attribution. Please complete this survey by 6:00 pm on January 22. Thank you!

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* 1. What is your relationship to Seacrest Country Day? (Check all that apply.)

Current Parent of Lower School

Current Parent of Middle School

Current Parent of Upper School

Current Faculty of Lower School

Current Faculty of Middle School

Current Faculty of Upper School

Staff

Administration

Alumna/us

Trustee

Parent of Graduate

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Identify the division (s) of which you have first-hand experience. Parents, please check all divisions that your children attend or have attended. Faculty, please check the division(s) in which you work.

Lower School

Middle School

Upper School

All-School (for staff/admin, trustees)

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* 3. How many years have you been associated with Seacrest Country Day?

0 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

10 - 15 years

15+ years

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* 4. In your opinion, what are the qualities that make Seacrest Country Day unique or special? Which of those are essential to preserve in this Head of School transition?

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* 5. Which five (5) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about the School?

Mission to serve children

Strong sense of community

Commitment to Financial Aid

Individualized program

Emphasis on a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community

Committed and high-quality faculty

Thematic and integrated curriculum

Experiential Education programs

Size of the classes

History and traditions

Close student-teacher relationships and individualized teaching

Emphasis on learner-centered pedagogies and creative, collaborative, and critical thinking skills

A progressive approach to education based on the goal of preparing thoughtful students, skilled learners, and confident leaders

Leadership development opportunities for students

School/faculty communication and relationship

Joy in learning

School/home partnership

College placement guidance

Facilities, including classrooms and outdoor spaces

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Which five (5) of the following areas should be priorities for growth and improvement by the next Head of School?

Recruiting, retaining and compensating high-quality faculty

Assessing staffing needs, strengthening evaluation and professional development

Enhancing admissions/enrollment/retention

Providing educational leadership (program/curriculum) and continuing to enhance academic excellence

Fundraising

Improving school-wide communication

Strengthening the Lower School program

Strengthening the Middle and Upper School programs

Strengthen the athletic program

Strengthen the arts program

Increased communication and coordination between the Lower, Middle and Upper Schools

Enhancing next school placement process

Cultivating community partnerships

Renovating/enhancing school facilities/infrastructure

Expanding the global outlook for the school and its programs

Deepening the commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice

Strengthening the school community

Building programs aimed at improving student resilience and wellbeing

Improve tuition structure

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What do you think will be the major challenges that Seacrest Country Day will face in the next three to five years?

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* 8. What are five (5) of the most important professional qualifications you would like to see in the next Head of School?

Head of School experience

College Placement

Project Based Programs

Advanced degree(s)

Focused on both academic and social-emotional growth of students

Proven fundraiser

Financial acumen

Demonstrated systems thinker

Thought leader and innovator

Skilled recruiter and developer of teachers and administrators

Developer of diverse, equitable and inclusive communities

Teaching experience

Dynamic oral and written communicator

Supportive of and commited to a robust financial aid program

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What are five (5) of the most important personal qualities you would like to see in the next Head of School?

Growth mindset

Optimism

Energy

Affability

Sense of humor

Warmth and empathy

Emotional intelligence

Intellect

Highly productive; able to transform ideas into action

Curiosity

Willing and able to make hard decisions

Creativity

Communication skills

Unquestioned integrity

Humility

Critical thinker

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Is there anyone you know, either currently or previously associated with Seacrest Country Day or from another school, who you think should be seriously considered for the position? If so, please provide contact information.

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* 11. Do you have any other thoughts or comments relevant to this search that might be helpful to the consultant, the Search Committee, or to candidates considering this position?

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* 1. What is your relationship to Seacrest Country Day? (Check all that apply.)

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* 2. Identify the division (s) of which you have first-hand experience. Parents, please check all divisions that your children attend or have attended. Faculty, please check the division(s) in which you work.

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* 3. How many years have you been associated with Seacrest Country Day?

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* 4. In your opinion, what are the qualities that make Seacrest Country Day unique or special? Which of those are essential to preserve in this Head of School transition?

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* 5. Which five (5) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about the School?

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* 6. Which five (5) of the following areas should be priorities for growth and improvement by the next Head of School?

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* 7. What do you think will be the major challenges that Seacrest Country Day will face in the next three to five years?

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* 8. What are five (5) of the most important professional qualifications you would like to see in the next Head of School?

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* 9. What are five (5) of the most important personal qualities you would like to see in the next Head of School?

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* 10. Is there anyone you know, either currently or previously associated with Seacrest Country Day or from another school, who you think should be seriously considered for the position? If so, please provide contact information.

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* 11. Do you have any other thoughts or comments relevant to this search that might be helpful to the consultant, the Search Committee, or to candidates considering this position?

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* 12. Name (optional):