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2022 NBOA Annual Meeting presenters Vanessa Calderon, Sherry Krebsbach and Greg Miles
  • Leadership
  • | Survey

Becoming the “School of Choice” for Faculty

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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Members of the 2021-22 Leadership Academy Cohort at NBOA Annual Meeting
  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

Increased Wellness in Schools Through Operational Changes

Later start times and shorter school weeks that accommodate adolescents’ health and wellness could be independent schools’ future.
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  • Compensation Strategies
  • | Employee Benefits
  • | Tax

Tax Implications of Head-of-School Compensation Packages

Fringe benefits included in head-of-school packages may help attract strong candidates, but be aware of compliance issues.
6 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Membership

Building a Member-Centric Website

We’ve completely overhauled NBOA.org to make it easier for our members to use and engage.
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Projections  

  • Environmental Sustainability
  • | Facilities

Projections: Three Facilities Trends That Take Us Beyond COVID

Facilities changes made during COVID are being taken to the next level as school prepare for the longer-term future.
7 min read
  • Enrollment
  • | Technology

Engaging Online Learners for Greater Financial Sustainability

Expanding online curriculum can also promote on-campus engagement opportunities.
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  • Enrollment
  • | Leadership

The Possibilities of Partnerships

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
  • | Facilities

Working Wellness into School Facilities: 4 Trends

Wellness features and healthy design offer simpler, more flexible community spaces where students can relax and restore from the increased stresses of everyday life.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

What Wonder Woman and Workplace Assessment Have in Common

Wonder Woman had a complex personality. So might you — and that perspective can help you as an independent school leader.
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  • Facilities
  • | Pandemic

Using Pandemic-Related Government Funding To Purchase Portable Air Purifiers

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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  • Accounting
  • | Audit

2022 Accounting and Tax Updates and Reminders for Independent Schools

A number of areas, including leases and employee retention credits, may require renewed attention this year.
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  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Gift
  • | Leadership

Other Duties as Assigned: Who’s Asking?

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.
5 min read
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  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

Voices from the Field: Leaders of Color in Independent Schools

Four business officers offer initial insights into diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and their experiences at their schools.
6 min read
  • Compliance
  • | Hiring
  • | Labor Law

No-Poach Agreements: Compliance and Best Practices for Independent Schools

How Do Antitrust Laws Affect Independent Schools?
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

World Conflict and the Workplace

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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  • Accounting
  • | Tax

A Practical Approach to Tax Compliance

NBOA’s new guide outlines the essentials of not-for-profit independent school tax compliance and how to treat compliance risks strategically.
6 min read

Projections  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

Projections: Finding Financial Confidence in an Era of Uncertainty

As the cultural landscape continues to change, business officers can be strong partners in school leadership.
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  • Financing
  • | Investments

Financing a Better World: ESG and Credit Ratings This item is protected.

Environmental, social and governance practices can impact a school’s credit profile, and mitigating associated risks is key to long-term financial health.
10 min read
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Risk & Compliance  

  • Cybersecurity
  • | Risk Management

Bracing for a Tumultuous Cyber Insurance Marketplace

Five ways to better position your school for lower rates — and protect your network from cyberattacks.
7 min read

Purpose, Possibilities and People

My top five takeaways from the 2022 NBOA Annual Meeting have these three "Ps" at their core.
5 min read