*1.Please choose your primary association with the school.(Required.)

Faculty or Staff

Administrator

Parent of a current student

Parent of a former student

Alumna / Alumnus

Trustee

Student

Friend of the School (please specify)

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

Faculty or Staff

Administrator

Parent of a current student

Parent of a former student

Alumna / Alumnus

Trustee

Friend of the School (please specify)

*3.Which three (3) of the following phrases best describe what you currently value most about the school?(Required.)

Arts program excellence

History and traditions

Sense of community

Academic program excellence

Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio

Focus on skills such as collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity

Supportive student-teacher relationships

Teaching of moral and ethical values; fostering character development

Excellent faculty

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Focus on the student mental and emotional health

Other, please specify

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

Fundraising

Attending to the emotional and developmental needs of each student

Engaging all key constituents including faculty, staff, parents, families, alumni, friends, and donors

Updating the strategic plan as necessary

Teaching moral and ethical values; fostering character development

Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty

Furthering athletic program excellence

Furthering arts program excellence

Supporting seniors in achieving excellent college outcomes

Maintaining a safe learning environment

Furthering policies and programs that promote pluralism

Renovating and enhancing facilities and infrastructure

Furthering academic program excellence

Building the school’s sense of community and school spirit

Other, please specify

*5.Which three (3) professional experiences do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Director to have had?(Required.)

Fundraising experience

Experience leading in a complex environment

Nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Board relations

Budgeting and financial management

Experience growing enrollment and/or revenue

Strong academic credentials

Strategic planning

Recruitment, retention, support, and management of faculty and staff

Substantial classroom teaching experience

Leadership/management experience in an independent school

Other, please specify

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

Honest, trustworthy, transparent

Catalyst for other leaders

Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Intellectual curiosity and lifelong learner

Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills

Approachable, accessible, collaborative

Commitment to excellence in every pursuit

Forward thinking, visionary, strategic

Diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Humility and empathy

Engaging, inspiring, motivational

Good listener

Other, please specify

*7.What are the main challenges that the school needs to address over the next 3-5 years?(Required.)

8.Are there any other issues you wish the Search Committee to consider when hiring the next Director?

9.If you would like to recommend a candidate for possible consideration for this role, please list that individual’s name and contact information below.