Marion Cross Principal Search Survey 2018

Instructions

Please help us create a candidate profile and a list of important considerations as we prepare to conduct a search for Marion Cross School's next Principal. We know it may be difficult to rank some items, but we are hoping to establish priorities for our candidate profile. If you find any of the survey items unclear, feel free to choose the N/A option. If you are completing a printed copy of this survey, please use any open space to respond to the open-ended items, but be sure to number them appropriately. You may have received multiple invitations to participate, so we ask that you complete just one copy of the survey and return it no later than December 1, 2018. NOTE: On ranked survey items, a rank of 1 = top priority.

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* 1. Please indicate your relationship to the Marion Cross School

Marion Cross Parent

Marion Cross Educator

Marion Cross Support Staff Member

Norwich Community Member

Other (please specify)

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* 2. Please rank the following attributes of the Marion Cross School.

Academic excellence

N/A

Caring and supportive community

N/A

Child centered approach to education

N/A

Fostering creativity in teaching and learning

N/A

Joyfulness

N/A

LEEEP/Place-based experiential education

N/A

Rich special offerings (art, music, French, PE, guidance, library/technology, electives)

N/A

Talented and dedicated staff

N/A

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* 3. Are there any other important attributes of the Marion Cross School that we should consider in this search process?

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* 4. Please rank the following areas for potential growth or improvement at Marion Cross.

Consistency and coordination of curriculum, instruction, and behavior support

N/A

Coordination with Ray Elementary and Richmond Middle Schools

N/A

Equitable access for all learners

N/A

Facility needs

N/A

Increase time for teacher collaboration

N/A

Teamwork

N/A

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* 5. Are there any other important areas for growth and improvement at Marion Cross School?

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* 6. Please rank the following professional skills, knowledge and/or experience that you believe a principal should have in order to best serve the needs of the Marion Cross School community.

Ability to both recognize great teaching and motivate improvement

N/A

Communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)

N/A

Demonstrated leadership experience

N/A

Elementary teaching experience

N/A

Knowledge of K-6 curriculum and instruction

N/A

Knowledge of Vermont school law, policy and funding

N/A

Organizational/administrative skills

N/A

Respect for school culture and tradition

N/A

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* 7. Are there any other important professional qualities that we should consider in this search?

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* 8. Please rank the following personal attributes that a principal should have in order to best serve the needs of the Marion Cross School community.

Community-minded

N/A

Effective communication

N/A

"Gets things done"

N/A

Honesty/integrity

N/A

Intellectual curiosity

N/A

Kindness/caring/empathy

N/A

Mediation, teamwork

N/A

Open-minded

N/A

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* 9. Are there any other important personal qualities that we should consider in this search?

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* 10. Please rank the following elements of the Marion Cross School's educational program, culture and climate, and role in the community in terms of the degree to which they should be safeguarded through this leadership transition.

Academic excellence

N/A

Community connectedness

N/A

Commitment to Specials (art, music, French, PE, guidance, library/technology, electives)

N/A

Cultivating responsible, independent students

N/A

Goal of global citizenship

N/A

LEEEP/Place-based experiential education

N/A

Shared decision making

N/A

Teacher autonomy

N/A

Welcoming/kind culture and climate

N/A

Marion Cross Principal Search Survey 2018

Instructions

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* 1. Please indicate your relationship to the Marion Cross School

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* 2. Please rank the following attributes of the Marion Cross School.

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* 3. Are there any other important attributes of the Marion Cross School that we should consider in this search process?

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* 4. Please rank the following areas for potential growth or improvement at Marion Cross.

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* 5. Are there any other important areas for growth and improvement at Marion Cross School?

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* 6. Please rank the following professional skills, knowledge and/or experience that you believe a principal should have in order to best serve the needs of the Marion Cross School community.

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* 7. Are there any other important professional qualities that we should consider in this search?

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* 8. Please rank the following personal attributes that a principal should have in order to best serve the needs of the Marion Cross School community.

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* 9. Are there any other important personal qualities that we should consider in this search?

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* 10. Please rank the following elements of the Marion Cross School's educational program, culture and climate, and role in the community in terms of the degree to which they should be safeguarded through this leadership transition.

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* 11. Are there any other elements of the Marion Cross School that should be safeguarded through this leadership transition?

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* 12. Please share any other considerations that you think the committee should entertain as it designs and carries out this principal search process.