Board Survey October 2016

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* 1. Please rate the Board of Director's Role Within DSST Public Schools

	1- Strongly disagree	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Strongly agree
DSST has an effective Budget in place.	DSST has an effective Budget in place. 1- Strongly disagree	DSST has an effective Budget in place. 2	DSST has an effective Budget in place. 3- Neutral	DSST has an effective Budget in place. 4	DSST has an effective Budget in place. 5- Strongly agree
DSST has an effective Operating Plan in place.	DSST has an effective Operating Plan in place. 1- Strongly disagree	DSST has an effective Operating Plan in place. 2	DSST has an effective Operating Plan in place. 3- Neutral	DSST has an effective Operating Plan in place. 4	DSST has an effective Operating Plan in place. 5- Strongly agree
DSST has an effective Risk Management plan in place.	DSST has an effective Risk Management plan in place. 1- Strongly disagree	DSST has an effective Risk Management plan in place. 2	DSST has an effective Risk Management plan in place. 3- Neutral	DSST has an effective Risk Management plan in place. 4	DSST has an effective Risk Management plan in place. 5- Strongly agree
The Board conducted a comprehensive review on these plans and gave meaningful input.	The Board conducted a comprehensive review on these plans and gave meaningful input. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board conducted a comprehensive review on these plans and gave meaningful input. 2	The Board conducted a comprehensive review on these plans and gave meaningful input. 3- Neutral	The Board conducted a comprehensive review on these plans and gave meaningful input. 4	The Board conducted a comprehensive review on these plans and gave meaningful input. 5- Strongly agree
These plans were useful in identifying and tracking critical issues and key metrics.	These plans were useful in identifying and tracking critical issues and key metrics. 1- Strongly disagree	These plans were useful in identifying and tracking critical issues and key metrics. 2	These plans were useful in identifying and tracking critical issues and key metrics. 3- Neutral	These plans were useful in identifying and tracking critical issues and key metrics. 4	These plans were useful in identifying and tracking critical issues and key metrics. 5- Strongly agree
The Board held management accountable for the operating plan outcome.	The Board held management accountable for the operating plan outcome. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board held management accountable for the operating plan outcome. 2	The Board held management accountable for the operating plan outcome. 3- Neutral	The Board held management accountable for the operating plan outcome. 4	The Board held management accountable for the operating plan outcome. 5- Strongly agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding the Board of Director's role within DSST below.

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* 2. The Board has successfully overseen the financial health of DSST Public Schools.

1- Strongly Disagree

3- Neutral

5- Strongly Agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding the board overseeing the financial health of DSST below.

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* 3. The Board has supported the mission and vision of DSST Public Schools.
(See the DSST Mission and Vision here: http://www.dsstpublicschools.org/about-us)

1- Strongly disagree

3- Neutral

5- Strongly agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding the board's support in DSST's Mission and Vision below.

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* 4. The Board and its members have developed a culture that lives and supports the values of DSST.

	1- Strongly disagree	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Strongly agree
Respect	Respect 1- Strongly disagree	Respect 2	Respect 3- Neutral	Respect 4	Respect 5- Strongly agree
Responsibility	Responsibility 1- Strongly disagree	Responsibility 2	Responsibility 3- Neutral	Responsibility 4	Responsibility 5- Strongly agree
Integrity	Integrity 1- Strongly disagree	Integrity 2	Integrity 3- Neutral	Integrity 4	Integrity 5- Strongly agree
Courage	Courage 1- Strongly disagree	Courage 2	Courage 3- Neutral	Courage 4	Courage 5- Strongly agree
Curiosity	Curiosity 1- Strongly disagree	Curiosity 2	Curiosity 3- Neutral	Curiosity 4	Curiosity 5- Strongly agree
Doing Your Best	Doing Your Best 1- Strongly disagree	Doing Your Best 2	Doing Your Best 3- Neutral	Doing Your Best 4	Doing Your Best 5- Strongly agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regrading the board living and supporting the values of DSST below.

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* 5. Please rate the effectiveness of the Board at evaluating and staying informed about individual schools through the following activities:

	1- Very Ineffective	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Very Effective
School head reports at board meetings.	School head reports at board meetings. 1- Very Ineffective	School head reports at board meetings. 2	School head reports at board meetings. 3- Neutral	School head reports at board meetings. 4	School head reports at board meetings. 5- Very Effective
School accountability committee membership	School accountability committee membership 1- Very Ineffective	School accountability committee membership 2	School accountability committee membership 3- Neutral	School accountability committee membership 4	School accountability committee membership 5- Very Effective
Participation on school/home office evaluation teams	Participation on school/home office evaluation teams 1- Very Ineffective	Participation on school/home office evaluation teams 2	Participation on school/home office evaluation teams 3- Neutral	Participation on school/home office evaluation teams 4	Participation on school/home office evaluation teams 5- Very Effective

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding the board's engagement at individual schools below.

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* 6. Evaluating the CEO's Effectiveness

	1- Strongly disagree	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Strongly agree
Measurable goals and expectations were set for evaluating the CEO.	Measurable goals and expectations were set for evaluating the CEO. 1- Strongly disagree	Measurable goals and expectations were set for evaluating the CEO. 2	Measurable goals and expectations were set for evaluating the CEO. 3- Neutral	Measurable goals and expectations were set for evaluating the CEO. 4	Measurable goals and expectations were set for evaluating the CEO. 5- Strongly agree
The Board's evaluations of the CEO were timely and accurate.	The Board's evaluations of the CEO were timely and accurate. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board's evaluations of the CEO were timely and accurate. 2	The Board's evaluations of the CEO were timely and accurate. 3- Neutral	The Board's evaluations of the CEO were timely and accurate. 4	The Board's evaluations of the CEO were timely and accurate. 5- Strongly agree
The CEO was held accountable for his performance.	The CEO was held accountable for his performance. 1- Strongly disagree	The CEO was held accountable for his performance. 2	The CEO was held accountable for his performance. 3- Neutral	The CEO was held accountable for his performance. 4	The CEO was held accountable for his performance. 5- Strongly agree
The CEO has held the team accountable for performance, financial and otherwise.	The CEO has held the team accountable for performance, financial and otherwise. 1- Strongly disagree	The CEO has held the team accountable for performance, financial and otherwise. 2	The CEO has held the team accountable for performance, financial and otherwise. 3- Neutral	The CEO has held the team accountable for performance, financial and otherwise. 4	The CEO has held the team accountable for performance, financial and otherwise. 5- Strongly agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding evaluating the CEO's effectiveness below.

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* 7. Evaluating DSST's Succession Plan

	1- Strongly disagree	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Strongly agree
The Board-adopted leadership succession plan is comprehensive.	The Board-adopted leadership succession plan is comprehensive. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board-adopted leadership succession plan is comprehensive. 2	The Board-adopted leadership succession plan is comprehensive. 3- Neutral	The Board-adopted leadership succession plan is comprehensive. 4	The Board-adopted leadership succession plan is comprehensive. 5- Strongly agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding DSST's succession plan below.

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* 8. BOD Development and Planning

	1- Strongly disagree	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Strongly agree
The Board has set effective long range plans, developed measurable goals, and identified benchmarks to indicate success.	The Board has set effective long range plans, developed measurable goals, and identified benchmarks to indicate success. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board has set effective long range plans, developed measurable goals, and identified benchmarks to indicate success. 2	The Board has set effective long range plans, developed measurable goals, and identified benchmarks to indicate success. 3- Neutral	The Board has set effective long range plans, developed measurable goals, and identified benchmarks to indicate success. 4	The Board has set effective long range plans, developed measurable goals, and identified benchmarks to indicate success. 5- Strongly agree
The Board formally and effectively engages with the DPS administration, the school board, and key funding organizations.	The Board formally and effectively engages with the DPS administration, the school board, and key funding organizations. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board formally and effectively engages with the DPS administration, the school board, and key funding organizations. 2	The Board formally and effectively engages with the DPS administration, the school board, and key funding organizations. 3- Neutral	The Board formally and effectively engages with the DPS administration, the school board, and key funding organizations. 4	The Board formally and effectively engages with the DPS administration, the school board, and key funding organizations. 5- Strongly agree
The Board is effective at identifying, attracting, and on-boarding highly talented new members.	The Board is effective at identifying, attracting, and on-boarding highly talented new members. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board is effective at identifying, attracting, and on-boarding highly talented new members. 2	The Board is effective at identifying, attracting, and on-boarding highly talented new members. 3- Neutral	The Board is effective at identifying, attracting, and on-boarding highly talented new members. 4	The Board is effective at identifying, attracting, and on-boarding highly talented new members. 5- Strongly agree
The Board has stayed engaged with DSST schools, including faculty and student interactions.	The Board has stayed engaged with DSST schools, including faculty and student interactions. 1- Strongly disagree	The Board has stayed engaged with DSST schools, including faculty and student interactions. 2	The Board has stayed engaged with DSST schools, including faculty and student interactions. 3- Neutral	The Board has stayed engaged with DSST schools, including faculty and student interactions. 4	The Board has stayed engaged with DSST schools, including faculty and student interactions. 5- Strongly agree
We have adequate opportunities for continuing Board of Director education.	We have adequate opportunities for continuing Board of Director education. 1- Strongly disagree	We have adequate opportunities for continuing Board of Director education. 2	We have adequate opportunities for continuing Board of Director education. 3- Neutral	We have adequate opportunities for continuing Board of Director education. 4	We have adequate opportunities for continuing Board of Director education. 5- Strongly agree

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding board development and planning below.

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* 9. How do you rate the effectiveness of the DSST Board Meetings on the following categories:

	1- Very Ineffective	2	3- Neutral	4	5- Very Effective
Frequency (7)	Frequency (7) 1- Very Ineffective	Frequency (7) 2	Frequency (7) 3- Neutral	Frequency (7) 4	Frequency (7) 5- Very Effective
Time (2:30-5:30)	Time (2:30-5:30) 1- Very Ineffective	Time (2:30-5:30) 2	Time (2:30-5:30) 3- Neutral	Time (2:30-5:30) 4	Time (2:30-5:30) 5- Very Effective
Subject matter discussed	Subject matter discussed 1- Very Ineffective	Subject matter discussed 2	Subject matter discussed 3- Neutral	Subject matter discussed 4	Subject matter discussed 5- Very Effective
Board Books	Board Books 1- Very Ineffective	Board Books 2	Board Books 3- Neutral	Board Books 4	Board Books 5- Very Effective
Adequate time for discussion	Adequate time for discussion 1- Very Ineffective	Adequate time for discussion 2	Adequate time for discussion 3- Neutral	Adequate time for discussion 4	Adequate time for discussion 5- Very Effective
Overall	Overall 1- Very Ineffective	Overall 2	Overall 3- Neutral	Overall 4	Overall 5- Very Effective

Please offer any suggestions for improvement regarding board meeting effectiveness below.

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* 1. Please rate the Board of Director's Role Within DSST Public Schools

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* 2. The Board has successfully overseen the financial health of DSST Public Schools.

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* 3. The Board has supported the mission and vision of DSST Public Schools. (See the DSST Mission and Vision here: http://www.dsstpublicschools.org/about-us)

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* 4. The Board and its members have developed a culture that lives and supports the values of DSST.

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* 5. Please rate the effectiveness of the Board at evaluating and staying informed about individual schools through the following activities:

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* 6. Evaluating the CEO's Effectiveness

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* 7. Evaluating DSST's Succession Plan

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* 8. BOD Development and Planning

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* 9. How do you rate the effectiveness of the DSST Board Meetings on the following categories:

* 3. The Board has supported the mission and vision of DSST Public Schools.
(See the DSST Mission and Vision here: http://www.dsstpublicschools.org/about-us)