Stanly County Partnership for Children
2007 Partnership Evaluation by Board of Directors
Instructions for Completing Survey
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Please complete the survey by Monday, June 4th.
The survey takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Make sure you hit the submit button at the bottom of each page until you reach the end of the survey.
We need your honest opinions and answers about all of the areas included in this survey. Your answers are anonymous.
Please direct any questions you have to Praxis Research at 336-272-6046 or Barbara Whitley at 704-982-2038. WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP WITH THE SURVEY.
5 Strongly Agree
4
3 Agree Somewhat
2
1 Strongly Disagree
1. The mission of Stanly County Partnership is clear and properly directed.
2. I understand my responsibilities as a Board member, and what I am expected to do on behalf of the organization and your children in Stanly County.
3. I understand the general concept and operating program of Smart Start.
4. Board and Committee meetings make good use of my time.
5. I am given sufficient background materials and explanations to make informed decisions on programmatic matters coming to the Board for action.
6. I am given sufficient background materials and explanations to make informed decisions on financial matters coming to the Board for action.
7. Board meeting attendance is not a problem for me.
8. The attendance of other Board members is not a problem for efficient Board operations.
9. Lines of responsibility for Board and Partnership staff are clearly defined and differentiated. I understand which duties are the Board's, which are essentially the staff's, and which areas are shared.
10. The Board's Committee structure is effective, the number of committees is appropriate and their objectives are well defined.
11. There is a solid discussion of the issues and an open sharing of opinions at Board meetings before decisions are finalized.
12. Most of the Board members show adequate interest and involvement with the Partnership.
13. Most of the Board members show a high level of interest and involvement with the Partnership.
14. The Board meets often enough to fulfill its role of program and financial oversight,
15. We are strong stewards of the taxpayer dollars entrusted to us.
16. We have effective public relations and communications programs in place, keeping the community informed of our activities and decisions.
17. The Partnership works well and coordinates closely with other agencies and groups in the county providing assistance to young children and their families.
18. The Partnership is widely perceived throughout Stanly County as a strong voice effectively promoting the cause of young children.
19. We do a good job of providing orientation for new members.
20. We realistically evaluate and monitor on a regular basis our overall effectiveness as an agency and the way the individual programs are carried out and managed.
21. I understand the Partnership's evaluation and monitoring policies.
22. The Partnership conflict of interest policy is clear and all Board & Committee member adhere to it.
23. I come away from Board and Committee meetings confident that I understood all of the issues that were discussed and the ramifications of the decisions that were made.
24. My involvement with the Stanly County Partnership gives me a sense of professional reward and personal enjoyment.