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PRINCIPAL
FOR A DAY FEEDBACK SURVEY RESPONSES
Principal
for a Day participants were asked to complete a Feedback Survey. The
first question asked was "In general, how would you describe your
Principal for a Day experience?" Every single respondent
indicated that their experience was very positive.
What impressed you most about the school
you visited?
"The school I visited obviously has great leadership from its principal,
and the "All One Team" atmosphere was palpable in the school."
"The responsiveness of the staff to the students."
"The eager young people, the dedication of the staff and the complexity
of the operation."
"The professionalism of the staff, the level of dedication and
caring shown to each other and to the students. Their ability to maintain
poise and humor was extraordinary."
"The individual attention to students and the principal's ability
to solve problems."
"The energy and commitment of the staff as well as their willingness
to be innovative."
"The schools approach to creating a positive, homey and safe environment
to learn."
"Their ability to mold the great diversity of students into meaningful
educational activities."
"The caring and concern of staff for students. Very personal interaction
going on. High level of knowledge on the part of staff regarding individual
students. Also some very innovative programs."
"Diversity is a part of every aspect of the school I visited. The
affirmation that each child received from their teacher and fellow students
was evident."
What did you see as your school's biggest
challenge or weakness?
"Maintaining the necessary resources to address special needs students
will be an important challenge given the proposed MMSD budget. Larger
class sizes will be an issue also."
"Biggest challenges seem to be budgetary concerns for being able
to staff the school to meet the wide range of student needs."
"The complexity of all the things that have to occur every day
- keeping track of all students special needs, building upkeep, food
service, etc…all in addition to teaching and education."
"Dealing with a significant number of students who do not want
to be in school and are unwilling to take direction or guidance."
"The number of students in one facility."
"Continuing to meet the challenges of such a diverse student body
- for example, they need Spanish speaking staff for the increasing number
of Latino students."
"Teacher's ability to teach classes with such a difference in student's
abilities."
"Funding cut-backs and changing demographics."
"Lack of money and resources."
"Unprepared students - academically and/or emotionally - due to
challenging home situations."
"Funding, funding, funding! They need resources. I saw none wasted."
"Old physical plant. Demographics which span the income spectrum."
Did participating change the way you view
public schools or the Madison Metropolitan School District in general?
"Seeing the commitment and pride of the teachers, support staff
and administrators clearly reinforced the value of what they do and
the challenges they overcome to succeed."
"Observing at my school made me more appreciative of the Catch-22
facing MMSD. If the district strives to assess all students and meet
them where they are able to educate them, the need for specially trained
adult staff is tremendous."
"Yes - the schools are very positive and the teachers and administrators
are positive."
"Absolutely. Teachers and administrators clearly work very hard
and deserve parental and community support."
"Yes. You have your hands full. School has changed dramatically
in the last 15 years."
"The experience increased my respect of teachers and administration."
Would you like to become involved with
the Foundation for Madison's Public Schools or with public education
in general?
"I'll help in any way I can."
"I could speak to students on business issues."
"We could funnel a gift to the school through the Foundation."
"Serve as an advisor to the principal on business issues."
"Support the needs of staff, volunteerism between my business and
the school! Grant resources when possible."
"Would like to help recruit other partner groups."
"My business gets many requests for contributions. We can't fund
all the important requests, however I would look at a proposal for financial
support of the Foundation."
"Most of the challenges revolve around money - I'm giving this
some thought."
"I don't know where or how I fit in at this time. I am suggesting
to my business partners ways in which we can help raise funds - it needs
to be win: win."
"Serve as a community liaison."
"I'd like to buy the school some classroom rugs to replace those
removed due to fire code changes. It is difficult for me to read grants
for innovative educational ideas when I see something as small and simple
as a rug missing in a primary classroom."
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