[DC GOVERNMENT] Chancellor Search Survey

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Chancellor Search Survey

Please take this survey to tell us what you believe is most important for the Mayor to consider as she selects the next Chancellor of DCPS.

Q1. Are you a...

DCPS Student

DCPS Teacher

DCPS Graduate

DCPS Principal

DCPS Parent

DCPS Partner or OST Provider

DC Resident

Other (Example: DC Public Charter School Parent, Education Stakeholder, other DCPS Staff)

Other - Please Specify

Q2. What ward do you live in?

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5

Ward 6

Ward 7

Ward 8

I am not a District resident

Q3. Please provide your email address.

Q4. Please select one of the statements below that best describes your feelings today about DCPS and provide examples.

DCPS is on a strong path to success and needs to continue the work it is doing. Give a specific example of what has been most successful and something DCPS should continue or expand.

DCPS is on a path to success but needs to make a few adjustments. Give a specific example of what has been successful and an adjustment you would recommend.

DCPS needs to make significant changes; the school district should change direction. Give an example of what hasn’t worked and recommend what DCPS should do differently.

Give a specific example of what has been most successful and something DCPS should continue or expand.

Give a specific example of what has been successful and an adjustment you would recommend.

Give an example of what hasn’t worked and recommend what DCPS should do differently.

Part I – Background

In 2016, Mayor Bowser and the Deputy Mayor for Education led an extensive community engagement process as part of the search for a DCPS Chancellor. The Mayor established the DCPS Rising Leadership Advisory Committee, and feedback was gathered through three community engagement forums, an online survey, and stakeholder calls to solicit input from hundreds of residents across all 8 wards about the qualities in a Chancellor most important to them. Community feedback and recommendations were summarized in the Chancellor Search Community Engagement Report that was released in October 2016. We encourage you to review this report, as we will reference the recommendations captured in this document throughout the survey.

Similarly, the feedback you provide today will be shared with the Our Schools Leadership Advisory Committee—established in 2018 to advise the Mayor on her selection of the DCPS Chancellor—and will be compiled in a final Chancellor search report that will be submitted to the Mayor.

Part II – DCPS Priorities

In August 2017, DCPS released a new strategic plan, A Capital Commitment 2017-2022, following several months of engaging with thousands of teachers, students, families, and other community members. You may also see that many of the priorities identified in the last Chancellor search are mirrored in the strategic plan.

As the Mayor considers the selection of a DCPS Chancellor, it would be helpful to understand your perspective on DCPS’s current priorities, outlined below.

Q5. Please tell us which priority you believe the next Chancellor should most focus their efforts on. In the text box, you can tell us why you selected the priority or if there are other priorities you believe DCPS should focus on instead of or in addition to those below.

PROMOTE EQUITY: Define, understand, and promote equity so that we eliminate opportunity gaps and systematically interrupt institutional bias.

EMPOWER OUR PEOPLE: Recruit, develop, and retain a talented, caring, and diverse team.

ENSURE EXCELLENT SCHOOLS: Increase the number of excellent schools throughout the city.

EDUCATE THE WHOLE CHILD: Provide rigorous, joyful, and inclusive academic and social emotional learning experiences to ensure all students are college and career ready.

ENGAGE FAMILIES: Ensure communication and deepen partnerships with families and the community

Other Priorities

Part III – Chancellor Selection Priorities

Given the priorities outlined in DCPS’s strategic plan (or that you have identified), as well as the direction you feel DCPS is headed in, please tell us which of the qualities, skills, and experiences identified in the last Chancellor search are most important to you.

Q6. Please rank order these desired qualities, skills, and experiences you hope to see in a Chancellor, from #1 being most important to you, to #5 least important—you may also provide additional attributes in the text box below.

Desired Qualities, Skills, and Experience Identified in 2016 Chancellor Search Report
The new Chancellor should embody the following qualities, skills, and experience:

Visionary who thinks strategically.

Resilient leader who can inspire people and has management skills.

Ability to authentically engage the public and exhibit community relations skills.

Professional educator with an instructional background and experience in urban education.

Deep understanding of DC culture and climate

Additional Attributes

Q7. Given the challenges DCPS has faced in this past year, please share with us any other feedback or reflections you would like to share with the Mayor regarding the selection of the next DCPS Chancellor.

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