St. Anne's-Belfield SchoolHead of School SearchCommunity Survey

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* 1. Please choose your primary association with the school.

Faculty or Staff

Administrator

Current parent

Parent of a former student

Alumna/alumnus

Member of Board of Trustees

Friend of the School (please specify)

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

Faculty or Staff

Administrator

Current parent

Parent of a former student

Alumna/alumnus

Member of Board of Trustees

Friend of the School (please specify)

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about St. Anne's-Belfield School?

Academic excellence

High performing culture and expectations

Extraordinary value proposition

History and traditions

Athletic program

Performing and Visual Arts program

Clubs and Activities

The School’s sense of community

Commitment of faculty

Every child known / close student–faculty/advisor relationships

Community service program / service learning

Emphasis on faith formation

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

Close student friendships and identification with the school

Other, please specify

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

Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty

Fundraising

Expansion and sound management of resources

Executing on the School’s 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, alumnae/i, friends, donors, etc.

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

Raising the profile of our school in the community

Growing enrollment overall

Balancing enrollment growth with high admissions standards

Enhancing academic excellence

Improving school-wide communication

Renovating / enhancing school facilities / infrastructure

Other, please specify

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* 5. Which three (3) professional experiences and qualities do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Head of the school?

Substantial classroom teaching experience

Prior headship 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

Independent school administrative leadership experience (division head, dean)

Experience growing enrollments and/or revenues

Board relations

Strategic planning and development

Holds advanced degree

Other, please specify

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

Meaningful connection to STAB

Leadership skills are more important than knowledge of education

A visionary, entrepreneurial leader

Excellent communicator

Knowledgeable about education

Collaborative, servant leadership

Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

Energy, enthusiasm, passion for mission

Approachable, accessible

Honest, trustworthy, transparent

Business and financial acumen

Some educational leadership experience is necessary

Supportive of faculty and staff

Innovative, forward-thinking

Relatable- connects with students, families, faculty, staff and alumni

Other, please specify

St. Anne's-Belfield School
Head of School Search
Community Survey

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* 1. Please choose your primary association with the school.

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

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about St. Anne's-Belfield School?

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

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* 5. Which three (3) professional experiences and qualities do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Head of the school?

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

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* 7. What are the main challenges that STAB 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. Your name (optional)