March 12, 2012  

Dear Highland Park Elementary School Community, Parents and Staff, 

Promotions and leadership changes in our school houses and central offices are a natural part of the reorganization of our school system.  Though we do not anticipate, at this point of time, staffing changes in school-based leadership positions, we are conducting a county-wide survey in order to utilize community input regarding leadership preferences. In instances that there may be leadership changes, the data collected will serve as data points in identifying principal candidates who are  most suited to meet the needs of that school community. In instances where there may not be leadership changes, the data collected will serve as data points that can help current leadership cultivate a school culture and learning community reflective of articulated need.   

PGCPS would like to get your input on a community questionnaire, “School Leadership Skills and Characters Community Input.” The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather your best thinking. In essence, what do you think are the strongest attributes and necessary skills a principal of this unique school community should possess? This will in turn help us develop a leadership profile for your school.  This information will inform the overall decision making process for selecting an instructional leader in the event that your current leader changes that match the needs of your school. In instances that there may be leadership changes, the data collected will serve as data points in identifying principal candidates who are  most suited to meet the needs of that school community. In instances where there may not be leadership changes, the data collected will serve as data points that can help current leadership cultivate a school culture and learning community reflective of articulated need.   

Your principal or his/her designee will work with the Department of Human Capital Management and Area office staff to facilitate the distribution and collection of the questionnaire.  A link to Survey Monkey (our data gathering tool) is provided below and available from your principal or his/her designee. Please take 5-10 minutes to complete the questionnaire in order to provide us with your opinion. We are asking that all input be provided by 11:00 a.m. on March 28, 2012. Survey Monkey will not be accessible after this time.  Special Note: If you do not have access to a computer, please contact your school’s principal or his/her designee for assistance.   

We appreciate your support, insight and flexibility in completing the questionnaire in a timely manner.  Please feel free to provide any additional insight and information that you think will be helpful in identifying the characteristics and attributes of leadership in your building.  If you have more detailed input, the survey provides an extended area for you to provide any additional comments, thoughts or information.  If you would like to include any additional information outside of this survey to be included for consideration, please feel free to email hr.humancapitaldept@pgcps.org.  

We truly appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your thoughts and the Department of Human Capital Management will provide the school principal or his/her designee with a completed School Leadership Profile once the data has been compiled from school community input. 

Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.  Should you have any questions, please contact your school directly. 

Thank you, 

The Department of Human Capital Management  

Survey Links:         https://www.research.net/s/highlandparkes   - English   

                                https://www.research.net/s/sphighlandparkes - Spanish   

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aide/service for effective communication, or the modification of a procedure/policy in order to complete this survey, please contact the school principal. Requests should be made as soon as possible.   

I am a Highland Park Eagle.     

I believe in me.     

I will do my best because education is important to me.     

I was born to succeed because I will shape the future.     

In order to be successful I must first respect myself and others.     

I must take responsibility for my actions.     

It is up to me to be prepared and to be organized;     

To listen, complete all of my assignments and study with perseverance and determination.     

I can dream anything,     

Do anything     

Create anything,     

Become anything,     

I will accept nothing less     

Because I am a Highland Park Eagle and     

I believe in me.