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  • Facility Rental
  • | Financing

Found Money: Untapped Income Opportunities

Look closer. Could there be untapped income opportunities in your facilities, your programs, your operating cash and reserves?
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  • Leadership
  • | Research

Living with Change

Independent schools are moving beyond strategy sessions and implementing substantial changes, said NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields in a recent podcast.
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Projections  

Projections: Leading with Optimism

The threats are real. So are the resources, tools, knowledge and expertise that will help you address them.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

Riding High from the 2019 NBOA Annual Meeting: 3 Takeaways

In San Diego, we learned that bringing creativity, passion and play into a routine of discipline and focus pays off.
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  • Accounting
  • | Audit

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Near and distant changes to not-for-profit audits should provide greater transparency and consistency in describing school finances. “It’s an opportunity to pause and consider things from an enterprise perspective.”
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Strategies  

  • Accounting
  • | Audit

Strategies: the Magic Binder

Reconciling every accounting fund every month may sound onerous, but it saves time and headaches down the line — especially during the annual audit.
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  • Facilities
  • | Financing

A Capital Plan This item is protected.

From bridge financing to a unique co-location partnership, schools’ construction financing strategies reveal new levels of creativity, resourcefulness and fiscal prudence.
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  • Leadership

1400+ Expected at 2019 NBOA Annual Meeting

K-12 independent school leaders head to San Diego to “ride the waves of change.”
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Risk & Compliance  

  • Labor Law
  • | Summer Camp

Risk & Compliance: Wage and Hour Laws Don’t Go on Summer Vacation

Are summer camps exempt from FLSA requirements? A closer look at the recreational establishment exemption.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Budget

Three Positive Trendlines on the Cusp of Spring

Data show independent school finances improved last year, in terms of net tuition revenue, expendable financial resources and annual giving. 
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  • Extended Day
  • | Planning

Extended Day, Extending the Brand

After-school programming can and should be much more than an afterthought. This school’s robust and thoughtful program is a powerful differentiator that fosters enrollment growth.
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  • Legal
  • | Policy

Is Your Tobacco Policy Legally Compliant?

Several states have gone beyond federal laws that prohibit smoking, to include bans on vaping. Many now apply to independent school buildings and grounds.
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  • Policy
  • | Tuition

States Vary Approaches to 529 Plans

How have 529 education savings plans changed at the state level since federal law allowed their use for K-12 private school tuition? A new brief explains.
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  • Risk Management

Sesame Allergies Increase, Prompting Labeling Concerns

Experts attribute trend to greater prevalence of sesame seeds and oils in the modern diet.
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After School  

  • Leadership

After School: Equestrian Magic

From the archives: A chief financial officer unwinds by taking leisurely trail rides and tackling technical cross-country courses.
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CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Risk Management

Top Four Pitfalls of the Hiring Process

From relying on resumes to ineffective interviews, these common mistakes can be avoided.
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  • Endowment
  • | Investments

Coveting Thy Neighbor’s Returns

Jumping into private equity may look enticing, but it’s better to stick to the basics when investing for your school, according to Permanens.
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After School  

  • Leadership

After School: Dance Numbers

This business officer had taught adults ballroom dancing for years, but instructing students required a whole new set of skills.
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5 Minutes with  

  • Leadership

5 Minutes with Howard Teibel: Reading the Room

Leading positive change requires a willingness to both ensure clarity in expectations and an ability to recognize and address the moods around you.­
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Business Intelligence  

Business Intelligence: A Dashboard for Staff Expenses and Productivity

Customized financial dashboards available in BIIS help schools monitor financial trends and optimize performance.
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