CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Membership
NBOA has released a new Operational Equity and Inclusion Inventory to help business leaders make the school community more welcoming for faculty, staff and families.
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When three small schools faced financial challenges, each found its own way to right the ship and perpetuate its mission.
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This year’s confluence of independent school business leaders and business partners will be the largest in-person event in NBOA’s 27-year history.
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Maintenance
Effective communication and strategic planning are key for today's facilities leaders.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Employment
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Hiring
Compensation is just one piece of the employee retention puzzle at an independent school that offers many rich benefits.
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Accounting
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Cash Management
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Planning
A new way to assess school finances led to development of a new reserve policy -- and stronger board discussions.
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Voices from the Field
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Human Resources
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Policy
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Termination
Three HR directors share their tips and tricks to smooth the transition and keep the door open for a return when appropriate.
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Projections
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Compliance
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Human Resources
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Legal
Legal compliance is critical, but when applied without compassion, it can muddy school culture.
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Business Intelligence
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Employment
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Enrollment
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Tuition
In FY 2023, after tuition discounts, a median of 3.8 students’ net tuitions paid for one school employee.
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This year’s recipients have supported the independent school community by generously sharing their knowledge and financial support, and have innovated in the areas of compensation and AI.
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Accounting
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Policy
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Tax
When considering a sponsorship, evaluate the impact of UBIT, reporting and qualified payments.
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Feature
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Employee Leave
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Employment
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Human Resources
Three areas play an outsized role in retention: compensation, onboarding and organizational culture.
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Risk & Compliance
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Compliance
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Legal
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Policy
School leaders and counselors both need to understand confidentiality from a legal standpoint and prepare accordingly.
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CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
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Research
NBOA’s new research report, “Demographics of the Independent School Business Office,” reveals trends across schools, positions and individual career backgrounds and satisfaction.
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Strategies
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Boards and Trustees
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Employment
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Salary
When food service workers expressed financial needs, the school negotiated wage raises and developed a staff compensation system.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Culture
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Facilities
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Leadership
This business officer has come to treasure his weekend duties, even navigating heavy traffic on airport runs.
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Feature
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Employment
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Human Resources
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Salary
Whether or not there’s a state or local law on the books, many schools are finding pay transparency is better for everyone.
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Compliance
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Cybersecurity
Data privacy and security remain top concerns for tech directors, with the introduction of AI tools adding complexity to regulatory compliance.
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CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Membership
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Research
Among this year’s many efforts to enhance your professional development opportunities, these four stand out.
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This year's top 12 cover every thing from food service inflation to financing in a new lending environment.
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