Business Intelligence
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Budget
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Facilities
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Maintenance
Even before the pandemic and recent economic challenges, many schools were not meeting the capital spending ratio to maintain their campuses.
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This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional integrity, expertise and effective collaboration.
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Employee Benefits
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Human Resources
With anonymized data made available through a self-funded health insurance program, independent schools are tailoring their benefits to meet their employees’ specific needs.
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Risk & Compliance
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
In-depth analysis of recent claims as well as trends in legislation and litigation reveal how schools can refresh their abuse prevention policies.
6 min read
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Legal
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Regulatory Updates
27 independent school associations signed a letter to support a new bill that will codify the long-held, common understanding that 501(c)(3) nonprofit status is not federal financial assistance.
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
An uptick in workplace conflict warrants new attention to civility training.
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A fictional boarding school in the 70s gets big screen treatment, and school business impacts every piece of the action.
5 min read
Voices from the Field
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Change Management
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Leadership
NBOA Breakfast speaker Brett Jacobsen shares tips for cultivating a culture of innovation and adaptability within independent schools, laying the foundation for transformative growth.
6 min read
Strategies
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Employee Leave
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Hiring
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Salary
A position created late in the pandemic continues to ensure faculty and staff wellbeing.
3 min read
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Compensation Strategies
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Employee Benefits
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Survey
Following extensive research, NBOA has developed a suite of resources to help leaders at independent schools of every size, type and context recruit and retain mission-aligned professionals.
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Compensation Strategies
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Employee Benefits
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Research
A recent flash survey shows different approaches to paid leave, including vacation and personal days, and paid parental leave.
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Amidst the holiday cheer, the NBOA staff reflect on a year of accomplishments, celebrating milestones and setting a course for the future.
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Crisis Management
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Enrollment
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Risk Management
In the wake of the Maui wildfires, La Pietra – Hawai‘i School for Girls took swift and decisive action to alleviate the impact on the affected community.
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In NBOA's 25th-year, Net Assets magazine focused on critical issues in independent schools, from navigating the challenges of inflation to fostering inclusive environments.
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Drawing on her perspectives as both a sociologist and a comedian, NBOA Luncheon Award speaker Bertice Berry discusses the importance of learning from each other.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Communication
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Leadership
This business officer has overseen marketing and communications when needed — including during the Covid pandemic.
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In a hot labor market, independent schools’ mission offers a distinct advantage over non-educational employers.
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Kimball Union Academy’s enrollment and finance teams share an attention to data that builds the partnership.
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Trends in the tuition discount rate, discount types, administering discounts, funding discounts and more.
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Leaders in independent school financial aid offer their take on the current terrain — plus NBOA’s Financial Aid Fast Facts sheet.
4 min read
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