Friends School of AtlantaHead of School SearchCommunity Questionnaire Survey

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* 1. Please choose your primary association with the school.

Administrator

Alumna/us

Faculty or Staff

Parent of a current student

Parent of a former student

Trustee

Friend of the School (please specify)

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

Academic program excellence

Arts program excellence

Athletic program excellence

Close student-teacher relationships

Dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

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

History and traditions

Leadership development opportunities for students

Quaker identity

Safe learning environment

School/family communication & relationship

Sense of community

Small class sizes and low student-teacher ratio

Teaching of moral and ethical values

Other, please specify

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for the next Head of School?

Attending to the emotional and developmental needs of each student

Balancing the goal of full enrollment with high admissions standards

Building the school’s sense of community and school spirit

Controlling tuition costs

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

Fundraising

Furthering academic program excellence

Furthering arts program excellence

Furthering athletic program excellence

Furthering policies and programs that promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging on all levels (faculty, staff, student body, Board)

Growing enrollment and / or expanding the grades served

Maintaining a safe learning environment

Providing sound management of resources

Recruiting, retaining, and compensating high-quality faculty

Renovating and enhancing facilities and infrastructure

Teaching moral and ethical values; fostering character development

Updating the strategic plan as necessary

Other, please specify

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* 4. Which three (3) professional experiences do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Head of School to have had?

Board relations

Budgeting and financial management

Nuanced understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion

Experience growing enrollment and/or revenue

Experience in a Quaker school

Expertise in curriculum and instruction

Fundraising experience

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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* 5. Which three (3) personal characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the ideal Head of School to possess?

Alignment with Quaker values

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

Personal and professional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Poise, presence, and outstanding communications skills

Other, please specify

Friends School of Atlanta
Head of School Search
Community Questionnaire

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* 1. Please choose your primary association with the school.

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

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* 3. Which three (3) of the following areas should be priorities for the next Head of School?

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* 4. Which three (3) professional experiences do you believe are MOST IMPORTANT for the next Head of School to have had?

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* 5. Which three (3) personal characteristics or qualities would be MOST IMPORTANT for the ideal Head of School to possess?

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* 6. What are the main challenges that the school needs to address over the next 3-5 years?

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* 7. Are there any other issues you wish the Search Committee to consider when hiring the next Head of School?

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* 8. If you would like to recommend a candidate, please list her/his name and contact information below.