Outdoor classrooms, flexible scheduling and virtual learning options are just three strategies for independent schools facing space constraints.
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This business officer with his school’s HR director led Habitat for Humanity spring break trips for student volunteers.
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CEO Notebook
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Policy
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Risk Management
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Technology
A few key takeaways from NBOA’s highly informative AI risk management town hall.
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Voices from the Field
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Audit
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Facilities
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Leadership
2024 Ken White Distinguished Business Officer on construction queries, long-term teaching and business officer generosity.
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Strategies
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Cash Management
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Endowment
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Financing
Every school should have a clear board policy about operating cash and PPRRSM reserves, as well as a plan for using the idle cash.
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Budget
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Cash Management
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Food Service
Independent school dining programs leverage financially sustainable strategies to nourish their communities.
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Risk & Compliance
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Accounting
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Environmental Sustainability
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Tax
Nonprofit independent schools can receive direct cash payments when investing in renewable energy technology.
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CEO Notebook
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Employment
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Labor Law
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Salary
In the wake of recent legal rulings, all independent schools have come away with a big win, but some may face challenges under the new overtime rules.
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Feature
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Employment
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Legal
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Misconduct
Emotional and physical abuse of young athletes calls for a fresh approach to prevention and response.
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Business Intelligence
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Budget
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Maintenance
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PPRRSM
An increased percentage of independent schools report having a PPRRSM reserve.
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How the ADA, Title VII, Title IX and NLRA may or may not apply to religious independent schools.
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Projections
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Maintenance
Today’s independent school facilities director handles far more than maintenance; they should share a long-term vision for the campus.
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CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
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Leadership
Here’s a recipe for success of the board chair-executive director relationship.
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Employment
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Hiring
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Marketing
To combat teacher shortages, consider pipeline programs, housing incentives, teacher training centers, and targeted marketing.
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Change Management
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Leadership
School leaders explored how conducting a self-assessment and embracing innovation can set schools on the path for successful partnerships.
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Feature
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Facilities
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Legal
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Planning
Before purchasing land or accepting a land donation, understand the financial,
legal and local implications.
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Professional Development
When remote work is an option for some employees but not others, how can school leaders foster inclusion and belonging among all faculty and staff members?
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CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
Our first episode delves into bold leadership decisions that led to successful enrollment growth at one boarding school.
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Accounting
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Risk Management
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Technology
Facing the threat of financial fraud, schools can enhance their financial security by automating accounts payable.
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This student learned what the business office really does and then surveyed fellow students to see if they understood the extent of the work.
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