Commonfund report also provides 10-year analysis going back to 2009, when returns averaged -18 percent.
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Safety & Security
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Culture
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Safety and Security
Spending alone won’t make your school more secure. The most effective security strategies prioritize school culture.
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Deep knowledge of many fields can help you handle an ever-expanding portfolio, but it can also limit your openness to new ways of thinking.
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Culture
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Risk Management
Rising toll of student stress, anxiety and depression adds to urgency of schools’ risk-mitigation practices.
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It’s a job, not a vacation. Back to basics on supervision and school trips.
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
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Technology
A school’s online safety requires vigilance from every department.
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Budget
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Facilities
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Key Facilities
School facilities are notorious for hiding their true costs. A total cost of ownership approach can help you avoid surprises and make decisions that pay off years down the line.
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With an affordable in-house audit, both your facilities team and your service providers will become more familiar with your campus and more invested in it too.
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Just enough transparency from the business office helps engage key stakeholders in important discussions, but too much can stifle participation and understanding.
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Crisis Management
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Governance
How well a school handles a crisis may depend on six factors, including board relations, dedicated committees and defined roles.
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Planning
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Risk Management
Ensuring business continuity in the era of climate change requires thinking ahead to potential worst-case weather scenarios, and budgeting accordingly.
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McKinley Advisors identifies what top-performing organizations have in common.
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Crisis Management
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Safety and Security
Teachers and students should be at the center of school security training, and empowered (not intimidated) for the most effective results.
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Conversations around school mergers have shifted from reactive to proactive. It’s not about failure, but rather preparing for the future.
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When a sexual harassment claim hits a school, pressure to react fast can be intense. To protect all stakeholders, schools should investigate and take action well before a crisis arrives.
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The long-ago gift of a high-quality camera keeps on giving to this business officer, aided in part by his love of travel, nature and family.
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Mission & Motivation
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
A momentous school anniversary can provide opportunities to rekindle alumni relations, build connections among current students and strengthen town-gown relationships.
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Between the whirlwind activities of March and May, take some time to think strategically in April.
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The traditional independent school model is under threat. The case for clearly defining, differentiating and delivering a very different value proposition.
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Safety & Security
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Extended Day
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Key Auxiliary
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Risk Management
The unique challenges associated with after-school, evening and weekend activities merit additional considerations.
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