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May/June 2016 Issue

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  • Employee Benefits
  • | Facilities
  • | Tax

Housing Benefits and Taxation: a Misunderstood Area

Tax-free or subsidized on- or off-campus housing is among independent schools’ most generous fringe benefits for select staff, as well as among the most misunderstood in terms of potential tax liability.
7 min read
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  • Facilities
  • | Financing

Leveraging the Land

Seeking new long-term revenue sources without losing sight of their missions, independent schools get entrepreneurial in digging into their real estate. “Land is an asset you can’t get back.”
11 min read
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  • Compliance
  • | Facilities

OSHA's Jurisdiction over Independent Schools This item is protected.

Yes, your school is subject to OSHA regulations. And “common sense” precautions may not be legally compliant.
5 min read
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  • Maintenance
  • | PPRRSM

The Perils of Procrastination in Facilities Management

Establishing or reallocating capital funds for PPRRSM is one of the greatest intergenerational gifts an institution can make.
6 min read
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  • Facilities
  • | Technology

Taming the Bandwidth Dragon

Boarding schools in particular are straining to keep up with demand for high-speed Internet access. These strategies can improve connectivity without breaking the bandwidth budget.
8 min read
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  • Food Service
  • | Risk Management

The New Allergy-Safe Meal Plan

How are independent schools handling allergens in their dining operations to prevent tragedies, abide by the law and serve food that is both healthy and affordable?
12 min read

Projections  

  • Budget
  • | Facilities

Cementing Our Value

For most independent schools, there is no better marketing expenditure than investing in facilities.
3 min read
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  • Contract
  • | Facility Rental

Income Property: The Fine Print on Facilities Rentals

With facilities rentals, a good contract — among other details worth minding — can help schools maximize potential benefits while minimizing risks.
8 min read

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