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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Membership

How Business Leaders Can Be a Leading Voice for Inclusion Efforts

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.
3 min read
Rivendell students

Feature  

  • Budget
  • | Planning

Tough Calls: Small Schools Correct Financial Course This item is protected.

When three small schools faced financial challenges, each found its own way to right the ship and perpetuate its mission.
15 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

At Capacity: 2025 NBOA Annual Meeting Largest Gathering Yet

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.
2 min read
Young Black professional making an announcement against a yellow background.
  • Facilities
  • | Leadership
  • | Maintenance

Giving Facilities a Voice

Effective communication and strategic planning are key for today's facilities leaders.
3 min read
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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Employment
  • | Hiring

Independent Schools’ Advantage in the Hiring Market

Compensation is just one piece of the employee retention puzzle at an independent school that offers many rich benefits.
4 min read
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  • Accounting
  • | Cash Management
  • | Planning

Strengthening Reserves for a Sustainable Future

A new way to assess school finances led to development of a new reserve policy -- and stronger board discussions.
3 min read
intentional offboarding

Voices from the Field  

  • Human Resources
  • | Policy
  • | Termination

Intentional Offboarding This item is protected.

Three HR directors share their tips and tricks to smooth the transition and keep the door open for a return when appropriate.
7 min read
culture meets compliance

Projections  

  • Compliance
  • | Human Resources
  • | Legal

When Compliance Complements Culture

Legal compliance is critical, but when applied without compassion, it can muddy school culture.
6 min read
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Business Intelligence  

  • Employment
  • | Enrollment
  • | Tuition

How Many Tuition Payments Cover an Employee’s Salary? This item is protected.

In FY 2023, after tuition discounts, a median of 3.8 students’ net tuitions paid for one school employee.
7 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Announcing the 2025 NBOA Award Recipients

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.
5 min read
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  • Accounting
  • | Policy
  • | Tax

Navigating Sponsorships: Tax Implications for Independent Schools This item is protected.

When considering a sponsorship, evaluate the impact of UBIT, reporting and qualified payments.
2 min read
Chemistry Teacher

Feature  

  • Employee Leave
  • | Employment
  • | Human Resources

Finding Your School’s Retention Formula This item is protected.

Three areas play an outsized role in retention: compensation, onboarding and organizational culture.
17 min read
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Risk & Compliance  

  • Compliance
  • | Legal
  • | Policy

The Evolving Role of the School Counselor This item is protected.

School leaders and counselors both need to understand confidentiality from a legal standpoint and prepare accordingly.
5 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership
  • | Research

The Business of You

NBOA’s new research report, “Demographics of the Independent School Business Office,” reveals trends across schools, positions and individual career backgrounds and satisfaction.
4 min read
retaining hourly staff

Strategies  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Employment
  • | Salary

Retaining Hourly Staff in a Tight Labor Market This item is protected.

When food service workers expressed financial needs, the school negotiated wage raises and developed a staff compensation system.
4 min read
Cheshire Academy

Other Duties As Assigned  

  • Culture
  • | Facilities
  • | Leadership

On the Road

This business officer has come to treasure his weekend duties, even navigating heavy traffic on airport runs.
4 min read
archer school pay transparency

Feature  

  • Employment
  • | Human Resources
  • | Salary

Show Me the Money: Salary Transparency This item is protected.

Whether or not there’s a state or local law on the books, many schools are finding pay transparency is better for everyone.
13 min read
tech closet
  • Compliance
  • | Cybersecurity

It’s Keeping Me Awake at Night: What International School Tech Directors Are Losing Sleep Over

Data privacy and security remain top concerns for tech directors, with the introduction of AI tools adding complexity to regulatory compliance.
6 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Membership
  • | Research

How Do You Measure 2024?

Among this year’s many efforts to enhance your professional development opportunities, these four stand out.
4 min read
best of 2024
  • Leadership
  • | Membership

The Best of Net Assets Magazine 2024

This year's top 12 cover every thing from food service inflation to financing in a new lending environment.
2 min read

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