In a challenging hiring environment, schools would do well to survey faculty on employee satisfaction to identify areas of improvement and move the needle on employee retention.
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Change Management
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Leadership
Later start times and shorter school weeks that accommodate adolescents’ health and wellness could be independent schools’ future.
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Compensation Strategies
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Employee Benefits
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Tax
Fringe benefits included in head-of-school packages may help attract strong candidates, but be aware of compliance issues.
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We’ve completely overhauled NBOA.org to make it easier for our members to use and engage.
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Projections
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Facilities changes made during COVID are being taken to the next level as school prepare for the longer-term future.
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Expanding online curriculum can also promote on-campus engagement opportunities.
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Be it with a local college or business, a partnership may enable your school to offer distinctive opportunities that enhance value proposition and/or develop new revenue streams.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Wellness features and healthy design offer simpler, more flexible community spaces where students can relax and restore from the increased stresses of everyday life.
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Wonder Woman had a complex personality. So might you — and that perspective can help you as an independent school leader.
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Investing in commercial grade air purifying systems can help protect your school’s “danger zones” — from cafeterias to locker rooms to the nurse’s office.
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A number of areas, including leases and employee retention credits, may require renewed attention this year.
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Boards and Trustees
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Gift
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Leadership
A strong relationship with a long-time donor made this business officer the best person to make a major ask to fulfill a pressing need.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Four business officers offer initial insights into diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and their experiences at their schools.
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Compliance
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Hiring
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Labor Law
How Do Antitrust Laws Affect Independent Schools?
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Global events, like the war in Ukraine, are impacting our workplace, even if the conflict is many thousands of miles away.
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NBOA’s new guide outlines the essentials of not-for-profit independent school tax compliance and how to treat compliance risks strategically.
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Projections
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Change Management
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Leadership
As the cultural landscape continues to change, business officers can be strong partners in school leadership.
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Environmental, social and governance practices can impact a school’s credit profile, and mitigating associated risks is key to long-term financial health.
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Risk & Compliance
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
Five ways to better position your school for lower rates — and protect your network from cyberattacks.
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My top five takeaways from the 2022 NBOA Annual Meeting have these three "Ps" at their core.
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