Tool 1.

1  Trust Inventory
Please take a moment to consider the extent to which each statement below
describes your feelings about the trust you feel with the leaders in this school. The
feedback from all respondents will be summarized and used for improvement pur-
poses. Please provide information that will be helpful. You will remain anonymous
unless you choose to identify yourself. Use the following scale: 1 – Rarely; 2 – Some-
times; 3 – Usually; 4 – Always

The leader Rarely Sometimes Usually Always

  1. Takes an interest in me as a person. 1 2 3 4

  2. Follows through with commitments. 1 2 3 4

  3. Is ethical. 1 2 3 4

  4. Keeps his/her word. 1 2 3 4

  5. Listens to the suggestions of others. 1 2 3 4

  6. Is open to suggestions and new ideas. 1 2 3 4

  7. Is competent. 1 2 3 4

  8. Is a good listener. 1 2 3 4

  9. Expects others to display respectful

1 2 3 4
behavior.

10. Addresses others in a respectful tone. 1 2 3 4

11. Cares about my professional

1 2 3 4
development.

12. Is consistent in what he/she says

1 2 3 4
and does.

Please describe your thoughts for the following questions:

How would you describe the trust levels among staff members in our school?

How would you describe trust levels between staff members and administrators in
this school?

Examining What We Do to Improve Our Schools   Sandra Harris, Stacey Edmonson, Julie Combs
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