SAA Board Survey
2015SAA Board Survey1 Raw Board Survey ResultsStrongly
AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDon't KnowTotal PointsResponses
minus DKsAverage Score 2013Average Score 2014Average Score
2015Change1The board makes decisions that are consistent with the
school's mission and goals.12700069.0019.003.563.763.63-0.032Our
board has a clear understanding of our role in the constituent
church community. 13600070.0019.003.423.533.680.213The board has a
master plan for the school that covers at least a three year
period.3861149.0018.003.613.002.72-0.584The board periodically
reviews and evaluates the strategic
plan.21322053.0019.003.613.002.79-0.525Our board discusses how SAA
can improve and excel.12601067.0019.003.533.473.530.036The board
considers the impact its decisions have on the school and
community.13600070.0019.003.423.413.680.277As a board member, I am
knowledgeable about school activities and attend several school
events.17200074.0019.003.473.593.890.368I feel confident we have
the right administrative team for
SAA.13600070.0019.003.533.693.680.079Our board has clearly
communicated its expectations to the
administration.11520163.0018.003.293.533.500.0910Our board has a
productive and collegial working relationship with SAA faculty and
staff.11700165.0018.003.443.713.610.0411The board is informed about
professional development activities that our administrators and
teachers are involved in.8622156.0018.003.223.693.11-0.3412I
receive sufficient information to understand the institution's
financial condition.12610068.0019.003.553.823.58-0.1113I understand
the reports as presented.11710067.0019.003.553.533.53-0.0114Our
board has prepared for SAA's current and long-term financial
needs.13510069.0019.003.473.653.630.0715I am confident that our
financial reports are accurate and
complete.1350.50.5068.5019.003.553.593.610.0416I would feel
confident letting my mother make a significant gift to
SAA.14400168.0018.003.713.713.780.0717The board ensures that school
resources are used
effectively.115.51.50163.5018.003.613.533.53-0.0418Our board
carefully observes and considers the rules and procedures described
in the Constitution and
bylaws.10810066.0019.003.503.713.47-0.1319Our board creates
policies that guide future board and administrative
decisions.10810066.0019.003.423.353.470.0920The board follows a
clearly defined protocol when making
decisions.12700069.0019.003.503.693.630.0421Substantive decisions
are carefully considered and made by the full board, except in
cases of extreme emergency.13600070.0019.003.423.473.680.2422New
board members are assisted by experienced board members and
administrators to become familiar with the work of the
board.71020062.0019.003.383.503.26-0.1823The board is routinely
informed about best practices in curriculum, instruction, and
assessment.9900163.0018.003.323.383.500.1524Board members
consistently maintain confidentiality regarding privileged
executive session information.14400168.0018.003.563.533.780.23 Raw
Board Survey ResultsStrongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly
DisagreeDon't KnowTotal PointsResponses minus DKsAverage Score
2013Average Score 2014Average Score 2015Change25I feel free to
openly communicate my opinions at board
meetings.15310071.0019.003.613.473.740.2026Our board members uphold
board decisions, regardless of personal
disagreements.14500071.0019.003.503.563.740.2127The overall conduct
and attitude of our board reflects the values of the SDA
church.14500071.0019.003.583.713.740.0928Our board feels the
support of our conference.14500071.0019.003.533.713.740.1229Our
conference educational representatives actively participate,
contribute, and advise the
board.14500071.0019.003.363.713.740.2030Our board chairperson
follows parliamentary
procedure.15400072.0019.003.363.763.790.2331Our board chairperson
conducts meetings without partiality to individuals or personal
agenda.15400072.0019.003.653.823.790.0532The board has an ongoing
system to review and update all policies every three to five
years.5802446.0015.003.563.423.07-0.4233I believe sufficient time
is given for discussion of issues during board
meetings.134.51.50068.5019.003.163.533.610.2634The board
communicates with the pastoral team and constituent church board
leadership.10700261.0017.003.443.593.590.0735The board periodically
solicits feedback from administrators, staff, parents, and church
constituency.11601163.0018.003.223.473.500.16 Raw Board Survey
ResultsStrongly AgreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly DisagreeDon't KnowTotal
PointsResponses minus DKsAverage Score 2013Average Score
2014Average Score 2015Change36. If I could change something about
the board, it would be:
Provide food at every meeting or a light snack.
More information about the genuine issues facing the school. I
feel the principals presentation and the new teacher presentation
address only the successes without any time given to discussing
challenges. For instance, I realize that individual discipline
issues are not a board topic, however discussion of discipline and
related policies are within board responsibility. I have
occasionally been asked by parents about a particular event that
happened at the school. I have been embarrassed that I have no clue
about what it is that happened.
Sometimes questions come up and there is not enough info or time
to answer adequately. Either provide info by email or add it as an
agenda item, new business at the next meeting. Do not just drop
it.
More willingness for individuals on the board to actively
participate at school events.
I would like to see annual surveys of the parents with a summary
report along with an action plan to respond to recurring issues.
Thanks.
Nothing this year.
Nothing
The Chairs they are too hard for my bottom half. What I
appreciate about the board is:
The board is very open to ideas and Mark is gifted at
re-directing conversation on get back on track without devaluing
the de-railer.
Attention to detail.
The collegial spirit.
Professional conduct.
Open discussion even when there is disagreement. Learn from new
points of view.
Marks openness and leadership.
The members remain respectful even when there are
disagreements.
I appreciate the dedication and loyalty of the members along
with the wide array of expertise and knowledge they bring to the
table.
We seem to enjoy each others company which creates an open
environment for decision making.
All members are encouraged to share their views and conflicting
opinions are treated with respect.
Very supportive, involved, wise.
