ASB has identified the following as qualities that Paly's new principal should have. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please email Uma Veerappan at uma.veerappan1@gmail.com.

Passionate
Enthusiastic
Experienced
Alert and aware of environment
Responsive
Committed to Paly and its traditions
Communicates with students and teachers frequently
Trustworthy
Takes all opinions into account
Transparent
Understands Paly specifically
Cooperates with teachersListens to students

Fair
Balances student, parent, and staff opinion
Justifies decisions appropriately
Innovative

This is the list that ASB developed and followed in the selection of the student representatives for the Principal Selection Input Committee:

Understanding of Paly culture/traditions
Experience communicating with adults
Understanding of the principal's role
Dedication/preparedness
Ability to attend interviews/responsibility
Strong presence/active participation
History of involvement at Paly
Trustworthy
Serious effort and commitment
Knowledge of different groups at Paly
Represents demographics of Paly

Unbiased
Accountable
Understands the past and can learn from it
Understands pros/cons from the past
Cooperates
Respectful/accepting/professional
Understands role in PSIC
Organized