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St. Anne's-Belfield School
Head of School Search
Community Survey
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1.
Please choose your primary association with the school.
(Required.)
Faculty or Staff
Administrator
Current parent
Parent of a former student
Alumna/alumnus
Member of Board of Trustees
Friend of the School (please specify)
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?
(Required.)
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?
(Required.)
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?
(Required.)
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?
(Required.)
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
7.
What are the main challenges that STAB needs to address over the next 3-5 years?
8.
Are there any other issues you wish the Search Committee to consider when hiring the next Head of School?
9.
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