What Teachers/Parents Want

Months ago I read an op ed piece in the Salt Lake Tribune on what teachers really want. Here are the seven requests made by this specific teacher:

1. Manageable class sizes
2. Adequate resources (supplies, aides, tutors, etc.)
3. Supportive disciplinary policy
4. Fair pay
5. To be treated with respect by parents
6. Good moral in the school
7. Physical safety

All these 'demands' seen perfectly reasonable.

Because my children are young, I have limited experience with the schools. But as a parent, I think I would like to make a list of what I really want from the schools/teachers.

1. Physical safety for my child (I can't believe our elementary school does not have a fence!)
2. To not be treated like I don't know my own child by a teacher
3. Adequate updates on how my child is doing, and suggestions on how I can help him at home
4. Good communication
5. A teacher skilled in class room management

I am sure there are many more that could be added to the list, both lists in fact. As a teacher or parent what would you add to these two lists?