School Morale Survey

This purpose of this questionnaire is to measure and compare the factors and conditions that promote or deter our school's effectiveness based on teacher/staff input. Please answer honestly and candidly to ensure accuracy. There are no right or wrong answers.

Each item has five possible responses; please select the response that most closely reflects your choice.

Please answer as many questions as possible. You are able to skip items of which you have no knowledge or do not understand. Answer according to how you perceive the situation and not on how you wish things were.


Openness and Communication

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  I feel free to say what is on my mind and speak freely. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Feedback, questions, and concerns from teachers/staff are sought after and responded to in a timely manner. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I receive needed information in a timely fashion in order to do my job. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee staff strives to understand, respect and value diversity. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Openness & Communication):


Continuous Improvement/Innovation

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  Shawnee actively seeks and implements suggestions from all stakeholders (students, staff, parents and community). Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee employees consciously offer constructive suggestions through proper channels for improvement. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  The school strives to eliminate waste, ineffeciencies and unnecessary steps to manage and control costs. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Equipment and technology to do my job are up to date, adequate, well maintained and efficient. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Continuous Improvement/Innovation)


Involvement and Interdependence

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  Different grade levels, teaching units/teams within the school plan together and coordinate their efforts. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee employees are able to have a say and influence decisions about how their teaching or staff work is performed. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Teachers/staff communicate directly with parents regularly (at least two times per semester) regarding student behavior and achievement. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Involvement and Interdependence)


Student Focus

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  Concern for the student is the essence of our work; it is the foundation of our existence as Shawnee employees. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Appropriate guidance, coaching, and discipline are used to address student performance and behavior problems. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee employees enforce school rules and procedures consistently throughout the school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Teachers employ a variety of instructional strategies and teaching methods to address individual student's needs. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Learning is more important at this school than athletics or extracurricular activities. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Student Focus)


Vision, Direction, Goals

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  I understand this school's goals and direction. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee employees are committed to achieving the stated vision and objectives of the school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Student achievement goals are clearly articulated to teachers. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Student achievement goals are clearly articulated to students and parents. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  This school is making the changes necessary to improve academic results. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Vision, Direction, Goals)


Staff Performance and Recognition

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  I am clear about what is expected of me. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  The goals and standards for Shawnee employees are realistic and achievable. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I have an adequate amount of time to successfully perform the tasks assigned to me. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I have adequate materials, books and equipment to successfully perform the tasks assigned to me. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I receive feedback and coaching on how to improve my performance. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Recognition is given to me for a job well done. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I am satisfied with the quality of teaching at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Staff Performance and Recognition)


Principal Leadership - Effectiveness

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  Our principal is friendly and easy to approach. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our principal seeks opportunities to interact with students, listens and pays attention to whay they have to say. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our principal promotes innovation. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our principal is effective as a leader to guide staff to achieve stated objectives. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our principal has high standards and expects the best from the teachers/staff. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Principal Leadership - Effectiveness)


Administrative Leadership - Effectiveness

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  Our administration demonstrates the stated values of our school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our administration confronts and appropriately addresses employees who are not performing their jobs in a satisfactory manner. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our administration provides me with the support I need when making disciplinary, teaching, and academic decisions regarding students. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our admnistration shows a high level of accountability and leadership in acting on problems, issues and concerns. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Our supervisors understand and appreciate the needs and challenges of our jobs. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Administrative Leadership - Effectiveness)


Staff Relationships - Teamwork

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  There is a free exchange of opinions and ideas between Shawnee employees to improve our teaching methods and processes. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee employees work well together at our school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Shawnee employees offer support, guidance and help to each other. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  New Shawnee employees are welcomed and made to feel a part of our team. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Teacher/staff meetings are useful and productive. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Opportunities for employee social interaction outside the workday exist. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Staff Relationships - Teamwork)


Continuous Learning and Development

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  An adequate number of varieties of opportunities for staff development are provided. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  The school provides the necessary coverage to allow staff to participate in developmental opportunities. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I participate in provided opportunities for developing knowledge and skills. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Continuous Learning and Development)


Safety

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  This school takes the necessary steps to make the school safe and free of illegal, violent, or unethical behaviors. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I feel safe at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  This school is clean and maintains a positive, inviting, learning and working environment. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Safety)


Rewards and Overall Satisfaction

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  Overall, I believe our school is genuinely interested in the well-being and satisfaction of teachers and staff. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I am satisfied with the pay and benefits I receive for the work I perform. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  Overall, I am very satisfied with my job. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
  I am proud to work at this school. Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


Comments (Rewards and Overall Satisfaction)


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Please select three items below that you believe, if improved or corrected, would contribute most to improving your school's effectiveness. Please provide a suggestion for each item in the suggestion box below the list of choices.
Communication, Openness, and Information
Teaching Materials (e.g. books, desks, computers, lab equipment, etc.)
Planning and Coordination between teacher/work teams
Student Focus - Academics, Performance, Discipline, Extra Curricular, etc.
School Vision, Direction, and Goals
Respect, Recognition and appreciation of teachers/staff
Principal and Administrative efffectiveness
Teamwork and coworker relationships
Training, Development, Education of teachers/staff
Continuous improvement and innovation
Teachers/staff feedback, coaching, addressing job performance issues
Other


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Nicole Creightney