Head of School Survey

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* 1. Please indicate your affiliation with SJA (check all that apply):

Parent

Student

Faculty

Staff

Administrator

Alumnus or alumna

Trustee

Parent of Alumnus or alumna

Former Trustee

Other (please specify)

Please take a few moments to answer the following questions, ranking them from most important to least important:

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* 2. These are traits identified in the preliminary job description. Please indicate their importance to what you think SJA needs in its next Head of School:

	Most Important	Fairly Important	Important	Slightly Important	Least Important
Strong moral character informed by the belief that the spiritual and moral needs of the students should be recognized and supported throughout the daily routine	Strong moral character informed by the belief that the spiritual and moral needs of the students should be recognized and supported throughout the daily routine Most Important	Strong moral character informed by the belief that the spiritual and moral needs of the students should be recognized and supported throughout the daily routine Fairly Important	Strong moral character informed by the belief that the spiritual and moral needs of the students should be recognized and supported throughout the daily routine Important	Strong moral character informed by the belief that the spiritual and moral needs of the students should be recognized and supported throughout the daily routine Slightly Important	Strong moral character informed by the belief that the spiritual and moral needs of the students should be recognized and supported throughout the daily routine Least Important
Strong and decisive leadership skills tempered by a collaborative approach to education and school administration	Strong and decisive leadership skills tempered by a collaborative approach to education and school administration Most Important	Strong and decisive leadership skills tempered by a collaborative approach to education and school administration Fairly Important	Strong and decisive leadership skills tempered by a collaborative approach to education and school administration Important	Strong and decisive leadership skills tempered by a collaborative approach to education and school administration Slightly Important	Strong and decisive leadership skills tempered by a collaborative approach to education and school administration Least Important
Ability to communicate timely, effectively and inclusively to the active and engaged school community	Ability to communicate timely, effectively and inclusively to the active and engaged school community Most Important	Ability to communicate timely, effectively and inclusively to the active and engaged school community Fairly Important	Ability to communicate timely, effectively and inclusively to the active and engaged school community Important	Ability to communicate timely, effectively and inclusively to the active and engaged school community Slightly Important	Ability to communicate timely, effectively and inclusively to the active and engaged school community Least Important
Experience with and commitment to young people by fostering their intellectual and emotional growth	Experience with and commitment to young people by fostering their intellectual and emotional growth Most Important	Experience with and commitment to young people by fostering their intellectual and emotional growth Fairly Important	Experience with and commitment to young people by fostering their intellectual and emotional growth Important	Experience with and commitment to young people by fostering their intellectual and emotional growth Slightly Important	Experience with and commitment to young people by fostering their intellectual and emotional growth Least Important
A financial literacy that informs the School’s short- and long-term strategic priorities	A financial literacy that informs the School’s short- and long-term strategic priorities Most Important	A financial literacy that informs the School’s short- and long-term strategic priorities Fairly Important	A financial literacy that informs the School’s short- and long-term strategic priorities Important	A financial literacy that informs the School’s short- and long-term strategic priorities Slightly Important	A financial literacy that informs the School’s short- and long-term strategic priorities Least Important
An interest in developing philanthropic support for the school and a willingness to lead the effort	An interest in developing philanthropic support for the school and a willingness to lead the effort Most Important	An interest in developing philanthropic support for the school and a willingness to lead the effort Fairly Important	An interest in developing philanthropic support for the school and a willingness to lead the effort Important	An interest in developing philanthropic support for the school and a willingness to lead the effort Slightly Important	An interest in developing philanthropic support for the school and a willingness to lead the effort Least Important
A visible, approachable, and accessible leader for the faculty and students	A visible, approachable, and accessible leader for the faculty and students Most Important	A visible, approachable, and accessible leader for the faculty and students Fairly Important	A visible, approachable, and accessible leader for the faculty and students Important	A visible, approachable, and accessible leader for the faculty and students Slightly Important	A visible, approachable, and accessible leader for the faculty and students Least Important
A personal/professional demeanor which is deliberative, even-tempered, respectful, but yet decisive	A personal/professional demeanor which is deliberative, even-tempered, respectful, but yet decisive Most Important	A personal/professional demeanor which is deliberative, even-tempered, respectful, but yet decisive Fairly Important	A personal/professional demeanor which is deliberative, even-tempered, respectful, but yet decisive Important	A personal/professional demeanor which is deliberative, even-tempered, respectful, but yet decisive Slightly Important	A personal/professional demeanor which is deliberative, even-tempered, respectful, but yet decisive Least Important
A high level of energy fueled by an authentic love and joy of collaborating with people of all ages	A high level of energy fueled by an authentic love and joy of collaborating with people of all ages Most Important	A high level of energy fueled by an authentic love and joy of collaborating with people of all ages Fairly Important	A high level of energy fueled by an authentic love and joy of collaborating with people of all ages Important	A high level of energy fueled by an authentic love and joy of collaborating with people of all ages Slightly Important	A high level of energy fueled by an authentic love and joy of collaborating with people of all ages Least Important
Considerable experience with the use of technology and its ability to support the school community	Considerable experience with the use of technology and its ability to support the school community Most Important	Considerable experience with the use of technology and its ability to support the school community Fairly Important	Considerable experience with the use of technology and its ability to support the school community Important	Considerable experience with the use of technology and its ability to support the school community Slightly Important	Considerable experience with the use of technology and its ability to support the school community Least Important
Courage to lead meaningful strategic discussions rooted in doing what is best for young people as they prepare to be leaders in a challenging world	Courage to lead meaningful strategic discussions rooted in doing what is best for young people as they prepare to be leaders in a challenging world Most Important	Courage to lead meaningful strategic discussions rooted in doing what is best for young people as they prepare to be leaders in a challenging world Fairly Important	Courage to lead meaningful strategic discussions rooted in doing what is best for young people as they prepare to be leaders in a challenging world Important	Courage to lead meaningful strategic discussions rooted in doing what is best for young people as they prepare to be leaders in a challenging world Slightly Important	Courage to lead meaningful strategic discussions rooted in doing what is best for young people as they prepare to be leaders in a challenging world Least Important
A willingness to learn about and embrace the nature, history, and traditions of the Saint James Parish/Monkton community	A willingness to learn about and embrace the nature, history, and traditions of the Saint James Parish/Monkton community Most Important	A willingness to learn about and embrace the nature, history, and traditions of the Saint James Parish/Monkton community Fairly Important	A willingness to learn about and embrace the nature, history, and traditions of the Saint James Parish/Monkton community Important	A willingness to learn about and embrace the nature, history, and traditions of the Saint James Parish/Monkton community Slightly Important	A willingness to learn about and embrace the nature, history, and traditions of the Saint James Parish/Monkton community Least Important
A willingness to learn about and engage successfully with the broader area’s independent school community	A willingness to learn about and engage successfully with the broader area’s independent school community Most Important	A willingness to learn about and engage successfully with the broader area’s independent school community Fairly Important	A willingness to learn about and engage successfully with the broader area’s independent school community Important	A willingness to learn about and engage successfully with the broader area’s independent school community Slightly Important	A willingness to learn about and engage successfully with the broader area’s independent school community Least Important

In what areas of the SJA experience should a new Head of School focus attention? Please rank from most important to least important:

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* 3. Academics:

	Most Important	Fairly Important	Important	Slightly Important	Least Important
Basic literacy/reading and math skills	Basic literacy/reading and math skills Most Important	Basic literacy/reading and math skills Fairly Important	Basic literacy/reading and math skills Important	Basic literacy/reading and math skills Slightly Important	Basic literacy/reading and math skills Least Important
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Most Important	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Fairly Important	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Important	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Slightly Important	Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Least Important
Social Studies/History and Geography	Social Studies/History and Geography Most Important	Social Studies/History and Geography Fairly Important	Social Studies/History and Geography Important	Social Studies/History and Geography Slightly Important	Social Studies/History and Geography Least Important
Foreign languages	Foreign languages Most Important	Foreign languages Fairly Important	Foreign languages Important	Foreign languages Slightly Important	Foreign languages Least Important
Art	Art Most Important	Art Fairly Important	Art Important	Art Slightly Important	Art Least Important
Music	Music Most Important	Music Fairly Important	Music Important	Music Slightly Important	Music Least Important

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* 4. Student services and support:

	Most Important	Fairly Important	Important	Slightly Important	Least Important
Admissions	Admissions Most Important	Admissions Fairly Important	Admissions Important	Admissions Slightly Important	Admissions Least Important
Racial and ethnic diversity	Racial and ethnic diversity Most Important	Racial and ethnic diversity Fairly Important	Racial and ethnic diversity Important	Racial and ethnic diversity Slightly Important	Racial and ethnic diversity Least Important
Financial diversity	Financial diversity Most Important	Financial diversity Fairly Important	Financial diversity Important	Financial diversity Slightly Important	Financial diversity Least Important
Geographic diversity	Geographic diversity Most Important	Geographic diversity Fairly Important	Geographic diversity Important	Geographic diversity Slightly Important	Geographic diversity Least Important
High school placement	High school placement Most Important	High school placement Fairly Important	High school placement Important	High school placement Slightly Important	High school placement Least Important
Dining and food services	Dining and food services Most Important	Dining and food services Fairly Important	Dining and food services Important	Dining and food services Slightly Important	Dining and food services Least Important
School facilities	School facilities Most Important	School facilities Fairly Important	School facilities Important	School facilities Slightly Important	School facilities Least Important
Campus safety and security	Campus safety and security Most Important	Campus safety and security Fairly Important	Campus safety and security Important	Campus safety and security Slightly Important	Campus safety and security Least Important

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* 5. After-school and extracurricular programming:

	Most Important	Fairly Important	Important	Slightly Important	Least Important
Athletics	Athletics Most Important	Athletics Fairly Important	Athletics Important	Athletics Slightly Important	Athletics Least Important
Visual and performing arts	Visual and performing arts Most Important	Visual and performing arts Fairly Important	Visual and performing arts Important	Visual and performing arts Slightly Important	Visual and performing arts Least Important
Clubs	Clubs Most Important	Clubs Fairly Important	Clubs Important	Clubs Slightly Important	Clubs Least Important
Community service	Community service Most Important	Community service Fairly Important	Community service Important	Community service Slightly Important	Community service Least Important
Extended day programs and supervision	Extended day programs and supervision Most Important	Extended day programs and supervision Fairly Important	Extended day programs and supervision Important	Extended day programs and supervision Slightly Important	Extended day programs and supervision Least Important

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* 6. SJA is a parish school and an essential part of the Saint James Church. Sharing space and the same campus, it is important for the next Head of School to have a working relationship with the Parish. Please rank the following in recognition of this from most important to least important (and according to your personal experience/preference). It would be helpful to the committee if you elaborate further on your rankings:

	Most Important	Fairly Important	Important	Slightly Important	Least Important
Values	Values Most Important	Values Fairly Important	Values Important	Values Slightly Important	Values Least Important
Christian values	Christian values Most Important	Christian values Fairly Important	Christian values Important	Christian values Slightly Important	Christian values Least Important
Episcopal values	Episcopal values Most Important	Episcopal values Fairly Important	Episcopal values Important	Episcopal values Slightly Important	Episcopal values Least Important
Community service in alignment with the Parish’s mission	Community service in alignment with the Parish’s mission Most Important	Community service in alignment with the Parish’s mission Fairly Important	Community service in alignment with the Parish’s mission Important	Community service in alignment with the Parish’s mission Slightly Important	Community service in alignment with the Parish’s mission Least Important
Chapel	Chapel Most Important	Chapel Fairly Important	Chapel Important	Chapel Slightly Important	Chapel Least Important
Participation in Parish services for religious holidays (Christmas and Easter)	Participation in Parish services for religious holidays (Christmas and Easter) Most Important	Participation in Parish services for religious holidays (Christmas and Easter) Fairly Important	Participation in Parish services for religious holidays (Christmas and Easter) Important	Participation in Parish services for religious holidays (Christmas and Easter) Slightly Important	Participation in Parish services for religious holidays (Christmas and Easter) Least Important

Head of School Survey

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* 1. Please indicate your affiliation with SJA (check all that apply):

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* 2. These are traits identified in the preliminary job description. Please indicate their importance to what you think SJA needs in its next Head of School:

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* 3. Academics:

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* 4. Student services and support:

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* 5. After-school and extracurricular programming:

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* 7. Please add any comments/ideas/suggestions which were not covered in this survey:

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* 8. Are there potential candidates you want to bring to our attention?