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The Woods Academy
Head of School Search
Community Questionnaire
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1.
Please choose your primary association with the school.
(Required.)
Faculty
Staff
Administrator
Parent of a current student
Alumna/us
Alumni Parent
Trustee (current or former)
Friend of the School (please specify)
2.
Please choose your secondary association with the school. Check all that apply.
Faculty
Staff
Administrator
Parent of a current student
Alumna/us
Alumni Parent
Trustee (current or former)
Friend of the School (please specify)
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3.
Which three (3) of the following phrases best describes what you currently value most about the school?
(Required.)
General academic excellence
Excellence of specific programs – daily world languages, STEM, music, visual arts, drama, athletics (please specify)
Catholic identity and mission
Teaching of moral and ethical values
Dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Focus on skills such as leadership, collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity
Safe and healthy learning environment (supporting physical and mental well-being of students)
School/family communication and relationship/sense of community
Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio
Other (please specify in the comment box in question 4 below as to what programs you value most)
4.
Please specify what programs you value most at The Woods Academy.
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5.
Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for improvement by the next Head of School?
(Required.)
Attending to the emotional and developmental needs of each student
Balancing the goal of full enrollment while maintaining admissions standards
Building the school’s sense of community and school spirit
Sound financial management of resources, as well as controlling tuition costs
Engaging all key constituents including faculty, staff, parents, families, alumni, friends, and donors
Fundraising
Furthering the faith development and character education of students
Furthering academic excellence
Enhancing the arts program
Enhancing the athletic program
Furthering policies and programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on all levels (faculty, staff, student body, Board)
Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment (supporting physical and mental well-being of students)
Success in high school placements for 8th graders in top area high schools/college preparatory schools
Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty
Other, please specify
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6.
Which three (3) professional experiences or skill sets do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Woods Academy Head of School to bring to the position?
(Required.)
Spiritual/faith leadership and inspiration
Connection with students and ability to inspire every student to be his or her best
Budgeting and financial management
An understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience growing enrollment and/or revenue
Experience with successfully retaining students (and families)
Expertise in curriculum and instruction
Fundraising experience
Experience supporting high school placements
Leadership/management experience in an independent school
Recruitment, retention, support, and management of faculty and staff
Strategic planning
Strong academic credentials
Substantial classroom teaching experience
Other, please specify
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7.
Which three (3) personal characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the ideal Head of School to possess?
(Required.)
Approachable, accessible, collaborative
Commitment to excellence in every pursuit
Diplomacy, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Engaging, inspiring, motivational
Forward thinking/visionary
Good listener
Honest, trustworthy, transparent
Humility and empathy
Intellectual curiosity and lifelong learner
Leadership skills
Meaningful connection to the school
Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills
Strong moral character, reflecting respect for others and compassion
Other, please specify
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8.
What are the main challenges that the school needs to address over the next 3-5 years?
(Required.)
9.
Are there any other issues you wish the Search Committee to consider when hiring the next Head of School?
10.
If you would like to recommend a candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below.
