*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.)

Excellent faculty

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

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio

Teaching of moral and ethical values; fostering character development

Academic program excellence

History and traditions

Focus on the student mental and emotional health

Supportive student-teacher relationships

Arts program excellence

Sense of community

Other, please specify

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

Furthering athletic program excellence

Furthering policies and programs that promote pluralism

Building the school’s sense of community and school spirit

Updating the strategic plan as necessary

Furthering academic program excellence

Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty

Renovating and enhancing facilities and infrastructure

Furthering arts program excellence

Supporting seniors in achieving excellent college outcomes

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

Fundraising

Teaching moral and ethical values; fostering character development

Maintaining a safe learning environment

Attending to the emotional and developmental needs of each student

Other, please specify

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

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

Nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Substantial classroom teaching experience

Fundraising experience

Strategic planning

Budgeting and financial management

Experience growing enrollment and/or revenue

Strong academic credentials

Leadership/management experience in an independent school

Experience leading in a complex environment

Board relations

Other, please specify

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

Good listener

Honest, trustworthy, transparent

Engaging, inspiring, motivational

Approachable, accessible, collaborative

Diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

Humility and empathy

Forward thinking, visionary, strategic

Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Catalyst for other leaders

Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills

Intellectual curiosity and lifelong learner

Commitment to excellence in every pursuit

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.