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Projections  

  • Financial Aid
  • | Tuition
  • | Tuition Remission

Projections: Tuition Discounting in Unprecedented Times

As the pandemic drives more students to independent schools, business officers need to focus on big-picture strategies for tuition policies and other factors.
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  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

Back in Action at BOI

Last week, from June 21-24, 50 new and relatively new business officers met to learn and connect during NBOA’s first virtual Business Officer Institute. While the program was concentrated compared to previous years, to m
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  • Misconduct
  • | Risk Management

Defining the Standard of Care This item is protected.

Establishing a standard of care for safeguarding students can be challenging. Lessons from the pandemic can help schools do this effectively.
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  • Leadership
  • | Technology

Award Winner Spotlight: Quentin Voyles, Saint Edward's School

Voyles has formed strong and trusting relationships with faculty, which has led to piloting new classroom technologies and continual improvements in delivering education.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Until We Meet Again

The next generation of business officers is making connections virtually this week. How will we be meeting and learning from each other next year?
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  • Leadership
  • | Pandemic

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School business leaders have learned and innovated their way through the pandemic. Now they are looking ahead to how that experience helps shape the “next normal.” Which changes to school business and operations are here
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  • Employment
  • | Human Resources

Designing Head of School Contracts

A well-crafted head of school contract can help pave the way for a successful headship.
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  • Leadership

Award Winner Spotlight: Jennifer Cody Murphy, Hilton Head Preparatory School

Cody Murphy played a foundational role in the development of business office practices that have helped her school grow over the past three decades.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Research
  • | Tuition

NBOA Schools Netting 82 Cents on Sticker Price

The data in NBOA’s new Tuition Discounting Report for PK-12 Independent Schools may not be as troubling as related data in higher education, but it is trending in the same direction.
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  • Pandemic

Lessons From the Great Recession and the COVID-19 Pandemic

While lessons from this pandemic and response are ongoing, data from the 2008 financial crisis may help inform what lies ahead.
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  • Leadership

Award Winner Spotlight: Sue Pacini, Ruffing Montessori School

Throughout her 35-year career, Pacini has strived to create best-in-class financial policies and practices at her school.
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  • Human Resources
  • | Pandemic

NBOA HR Roundup: Vaccination Requirements, Mask Guidelines, Attendance Policies

Across the country, relaxed COVID-19 regulations are coming into force or will soon. Here's a look at some of the rule changes that may impact independent schools.
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  • Human Resources
  • | Pandemic

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Many independent schools will continue to offer a remote work option to eligible employees, some of whom have thrived in an online environment.
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  • Leadership

Award Winner Spotlight: Jayme Karolyi, The Shipley School

Continuously stretching her limits, Karolyi has lent a hand in nearly every aspect of business and operations at The Shipley School.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

The Cost of Perfectionism

Delegating can expand your strategic capacity and promote creativity and skill development among your team.
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Business Intelligence  

  • PPRRSM

Business Intelligence: Shining a Light on PPRRSM

Reserving funds is one way to manage the costs of protecting physical assets.
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  • Leadership

Award Winner Spotlight: Patricia Licari, Friends Academy

Licari developed policies and programs to support institutional and strategic goals related to employee relations, well-being and job satisfaction.
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  • Employee Benefits
  • | Human Resources

Managing Change In Your Retirement Plan

What the SECURE Act means for independent schools.
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5 Minutes with  

  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Facilities
  • | Summer Camp

5 Minutes with Karen McCann McClelland and Nat Saltonstall: Masters of Innovation

Against the backdrop of the pandemic, summer and auxiliary program directors take on more diverse roles while looking for new ways to add value.
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  • Leadership

Award Winner Spotlight: Christina Goodrich, The Lawrenceville School

Goodrich has always been interested in bringing new ideas and concepts to the school with an eye to improve planning and making the student experience better.
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