Nicole A Farrington

🎵 Bakerview Music Academy Stakeholder Survey

Purpose: To identify operational strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness at BMA. Your feedback is vital and will remain confidential.

📅 Day 1: General & Organizational Questions

Section Title: About Your Role

  1. What is your current position at BMA?
    • Program Director
    • Administrator & Social Media
    • Special Education Assistant
    • Food Coordinator
    • Teaching Artist (Musicianship, Choir, Strings, Piano, etc.)
    • Volunteer (Assistant, Classroom)
    • Board of Directors
    • Other (please specify)
  2. How long have you been involved with BMA?
    • Less than 6 months
    • 6 months – 1 year
    • 1–3 years
    • Over 3 years

Section Title: General Feedback

  1. What do you believe is working well at Bakerview Music Academy? (Short Answer)
  2. What are the biggest challenges you face in your role? (Short Answer)
  3. Do you feel supported in your role?
    • Yes, fully
    • Somewhat
    • Not really
    • No
    • Not sure
  4. How effective are current communication methods within BMA?
    • Very effective
    • Somewhat effective
    • Neutral
    • Somewhat ineffective
    • Very ineffective
  5. How do you usually receive updates or instructions? (Check all that apply)
    • Email
    • Text/WhatsApp
    • In-person meetings
    • Paper/Printed Notices
    • I don’t usually receive updates
  6. What changes would help BMA operate more smoothly? (Paragraph)

🎯 Day 2: Role-Specific Insights

Leadership (Program Director, Admin, Special Ed, Board)

  1. What are the Academy’s top 3 goals for this year? (Short Answer)
  2. What hinders you from accomplishing your role efficiently? (Paragraph)
  3. How do you measure success in your department? (Short Answer)
  4. Do you feel decision-making is timely and inclusive?
    • Always
    • Most of the time
    • Occasionally
    • Rarely
    • Never
  1. Rate the effectiveness of current fundraising strategies:
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Fair
    • Poor
    • I’m not involved in fundraising
  2. What changes would improve board effectiveness and accountability? (Paragraph)

Teaching Artists & Assistants

  1. Do you have enough time and resources to teach effectively?
    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • No
  2. How would you rate curriculum effectiveness?
    • Excellent
    • Good
    • Fair
    • Needs Improvement
  3. What barriers impact your teaching? (Short Answer)
  4. How well do students engage with the program? (Short Answer)
  5. What tools or training would support you more? (Paragraph)

Volunteers

  1. Do you clearly understand your role expectations?
    • Yes
    • Somewhat
    • No
  2. Are your skills and time used effectively?
    • Yes
    • Not sure
    • No
  3. What could make your volunteer experience more meaningful? (Paragraph)

🌱 Day 3: Growth & Future Vision

  1. What area should BMA prioritize for improvement?
    • Communication & Coordination
    • Staff & Volunteer Training
    • Fundraising & Financial Stability
    • Curriculum & Student Engagement
    • Technological Tools
    • Other (please specify)
  2. Are you open to adopting new tools to improve operations?
    • Definitely
    • Maybe
    • Neutral
    • Unlikely
    • No
  3. Do you feel your feedback is valued by BMA leadership?
    • Yes
    • Sometimes
    • No
    • I don’t know
  4. What would make BMA a more effective and joyful place to serve? (Paragraph)

  1. Any additional thoughts, suggestions, or ideas? (Optional - Paragraph)