Article by Robert Riggar, SunTrust Bank
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To combat high turnover in leadership, this school’s board installed the CFO and CAO as equal co-leaders. Eight years in, finances have stabilized, enrollment is up and the campus is expanding.
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Projections
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
Many of the costliest risks to independent schools involve people. By avoiding distractions and complacency, business officers can lead their communities to safety.
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Our vision includes supporting excellence in business operations and the business officer as a thought leader within independent schools.
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For 35 years, this business officer has mixed tried-and-true tactics with innovative solutions.
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Leadership
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Risk Management
Launching a campus-wide risk management program may seem daunting, but with attention to leadership, resources and communication, any school can get started.
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Once the province of colleges and universities, the CFI has helped early adopters in independent schools plan for long-term stability and communicate financial priorities.
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Crisis Management
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Risk Management
Why conduct a comprehensive risk audit? Because a school can never be too prepared. “I would rather do 10 false-alarm lockdowns than have somebody be afraid to call a lockdown.”
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With more parents sending their kids to and from school in ride-share vehicles, schools wonder what their liability might be if a child is harmed using such services.
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Vaping and drug use are increasing nationwide. Update your student handbook and develop an appropriate policy.
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
A visually impaired student requests to bring a service dog to school. Her teacher is severely allergic to animal hair. What do you do?
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Managing relationships between schools and parents is becoming more, not less, difficult.
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Through major construction projects and leadership transitions, Botello has been a steady hand and strategic thinker. "Juan is always the first phone call I make when I am faced with an issue that needs a thoughtful and
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It's tempting to chase "the next big thing," but focusing on the core reasons students and parents choose your school will likely produce better results.
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Crisis Management
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Governance
Don’t let powerful board dissenters, loose-lipped gossips or simply poor preparation hijack your school’s principles or plans when so much is on the line.
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Extended Day
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Summer Camp
Evergreen School's auxiliary programs were strong, but the business processes were ad hoc. How careful teamwork grew a million dollar operation.
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Safety & Security
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Facilities
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Safety and Security
Consider everything from new construction to the fall return of faculty and students.
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Craft a policy that can be explained alongside your mission, and you’ll find it easier to convey that it will strengthen your school’s core values.
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A multi-year financial model that Austin created helped the preschool plan for strategic initiatives that boosted revenue 15 percent growth.
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No distance long or short should divide you from finance and operations help when you need it.
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