Article Archive

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Voices from the Field  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Given a Second Chance

Following a serious heart attack, this business officer restructured his work so that he can continue living to his fullest.
6 min read

Projections  

  • Cybersecurity
  • | Technology

Inescapable Changes in Cybersecurity

Cyber insurance was once a simple and inexpensive add-on to basic coverage. Now it’s a complicated and essential piece of any comprehensive plan.
6 min read
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Business Intelligence  

  • Research
  • | Tuition

How Tuition-Reliant Is Your School? This item is protected.

Benchmark and assess school finances using this metric: percentage of school operating expenses covered by net tuition and fees.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Reports
  • | Research

Context Makes School Data Actionable

When presented with purpose, financial data can make all the difference in preparing your school for the road ahead.
4 min read
The Branson School campus

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  • Communication
  • | Leadership

The Collaboration Conversation This item is protected.

Three business officers in Northern California banded together to improve transportation for their schools. Now a larger group of 20 is considering solutions across the business office.
9 min read
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Developing a Parental Leave Policy This item is protected.

More schools, even small ones, are offering paid leave to attract and retain top talent.
6 min read
Ann-Marie Tewey
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Ann-Marie Tewey, Boulder Country Day School

Through major construction projects and benefits improvements, Tewey has been an instrumental force in modernizing operations at her school.
2 min read
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  • Risk Management
  • | Technology

After the Firewall Falls This item is protected.

When a school experiences a cyber breach, a well-conceived communications plan can go a long way towards building community trust.
12 min read
Marcus Shuflin, NBOA Unsung Hero recipient
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Marcus Shuflin, Oasis International School — Kuala Lumpur

An innovative thinker, Shuflin designed a professional development program to get business office staff thinking about the school’s mission and culture.
2 min read
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  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Governance
  • | Leadership

Business Office Basics: New Trustee Orientation by the CFO

To lay the foundation for a strong relationship, consider how to present key points at the appropriate level.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Leaders Are Not Responsible for Success. They Are Accountable for It.

Four insights can help us meet the calls for leadership that have only been growing louder in recent years.
5 min read
St. Stephen's Episcopal School

Strategies  

  • Athletics
  • | Hiring
  • | Salary

A Straight-Talking Stipend System This item is protected.

Coaching stipends are notoriously difficult to standardize. This points-based system can help assure fair and well-reasoned compensation.
6 min read
Gamaliel Rivera, NBOA Unsung Hero Award recipient
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Gamaliel Rivera, The Baldwin School of Puerto Rico

Rivera has been instrumental in restoring the facilities and financial health of The Baldwin School of Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria caused extensive damage.
2 min read
Lori Lauman, NBOA Unsung Hero Award recipient
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Lori Lauman, Omni Montessori School

Lauman’s project management skills have helped Omni Montessori School improve employee benefits and payroll processes.
2 min read
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  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Technology

The Business Case for DEI: Digital Accessibility: Operational and Cultural Considerations This item is protected.

When those overseeing physical and digital accommodations work together, the impact on school culture is stronger and more inclusive.
7 min read
Scott Hicks, NBOA Unsung Hero
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Scott Hicks, Aspen Country Day School

Hicks was instrumental in establishing a firm financial footing through careful stewardship of resources, thoughtful planning and adept property management.
2 min read
Elizabeth Healy, NBOA Unsung Hero
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Elizabeth Healy, Cardinal Spellman High School

Healy helped her school transition to an independent business model after years of being an archdiocesan school.
2 min read
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  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Business Office Basics: Entry Interviews

Former long-time business officer, recent interim CFO, and founding member of NBOA Jim Pugh shares wisdom he has collected in his decades of service to independent schools.
3 min read
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  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Legal
  • | Technology

The Business Case for DEI: Digital Accessibility: Legal Considerations This item is protected.

Recent ADA guidance puts new emphasis on making websites and digital assets accessible to all.
10 min read
Grimmer Unsung Hero
  • Membership

Unsung Hero: Rebecca Grimmer, All Saints' Episcopal School of Fort Worth

Grimmer has been instrumental in conserving natural resources on campus while running a lean budget.
2 min read