Bonus Questions for Staff

Bonus Question™ ideas for Staff Pulse Checks®.

Staff Recognition & Appreciation

• We want to highlight the positive work of our staff. What specific behaviors, efforts or results typically go unnoticed, but deserve recognition? (1–5 options)
• Please give a shoutout by name to a team member who you’ve seen do great work this year! What did they do?
• What would help you feel valued and appreciated for all of the hard work you’re putting into [insert activity]? (1–7 options)
• Which of these would make you feel more a part of your school community or department? (Options 4 & 5 specifically about recognition)
• As a teacher or staff member, what is an area of growth you have seen in our scholars or school community this year?
• In the past two weeks, have you felt recognized for your work? Please reply: YES or NO. If yes, please share how.

Sense of Belonging and Well-being

• How much do you agree with the following statement? As a [school.name] staff member, I feel like I belong to the school community.
• Which of these would make you feel more a part of your school community or department? (1–6 options)
• Do you feel part of a community in your school or department?
• Do you feel that [school name] supports your mental well being at work?
• Please share a way we can support your mental well-being at work.
• Name one thing that we could do as a team to promote a positive staff culture.

Communication

• What kind of communication would you like more of? (1–4 options)

Leadership & Support

• Do you feel comfortable sharing feedback with your leadership team? (Yes/Mostly/No + comments)
• What ideas or thoughts do you have for the staff that can make it a great fourth and final quarter of the school year?
• What does support from the leadership team at [school name] look like to you?
• Do you feel supported in your work? (Yes/Mostly/No + details)
• What work-related goal are you striving to hit in Q3? Where do you need support to do so?
• Do you have the materials you need to effectively do your job? Please reply: YES, MOSTLY, or NO.
• Do you feel that [school name] supports your mental well-being at work?
• What is one thing that we can take off your plate to help you focus on student success?

Professional Growth & Resources

• Which of these would make you feel more a part of your school community or department? (Options 1–3 about skill-building and team building)
• What professional development would you like to see in the near future?
• How much do you agree with the following statement? “I have the training and resources I need to feel confident as a classroom teacher.”
• What ideas do you have to improve our student’s academic learning experience?
• What is a glow or a grow that you have for leadership from this school year?
• What ideas do you have to improve the social and emotional experiences of our students?

Job Satisfaction & Motivation

• Do you feel successful in your work?
• What was your biggest WIN at work during the first semester?
• What do you find most satisfying about your job?
• If you could wave a magic wand and make one change for the upcoming school year, what would it be?

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