Human Resources

culture meets compliance

Projections  

  • Compliance
  • | Human Resources
  • | Legal

When Compliance Complements Culture

Legal compliance is critical, but when applied without compassion, it can muddy school culture.
6 min read
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Business Intelligence  

  • Employment
  • | Enrollment
  • | Tuition

How Many Tuition Payments Cover an Employee’s Salary? This item is protected.

In FY 2022–23, after tuition discounts, a median of 3.8 students’ net tuitions paid for one school employee.
7 min read
Chemistry Teacher

Feature  

  • Employee Leave
  • | Employment
  • | Human Resources

Finding Your School’s Retention Formula This item is protected.

Three areas play an outsized role in retention: compensation, onboarding and organizational culture.
17 min read
retaining hourly staff

Strategies  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Employment
  • | Salary

Retaining Hourly Staff in a Tight Labor Market This item is protected.

When food service workers expressed financial needs, the school negotiated wage raises and developed a staff compensation system.
4 min read
archer school pay transparency

Feature  

  • Employment
  • | Human Resources
  • | Salary

Show Me the Money This item is protected.

Whether or not there’s a state or local law on the books, many schools are finding pay transparency is better for everyone.
13 min read
clock and gavel
  • Labor Law
  • | Regulatory Updates
  • | Salary

Overtime Threshold Increases Were Overturned. What Now? This item is protected.

The overtime rules that many schools have prepared for will revert to earlier thresholds. Here's how leaders can prepare.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Performance Management

Making Work Meaningful at Your School

To retain talent, school leaders must cultivate clear purpose, mutual trust and opportunities to grow.
5 min read
dollar in god we trust

Business Intelligence  

  • Budget
  • | Salary
  • | Tuition

Faith and School Finances This item is protected.

Independent schools with a religious affiliation are more reliant on annual giving than all other types of independent schools.
4 min read
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CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Human Resources
  • | Leadership

Politics on Campus: Supporting Our Schools, Knowing the Rules

As the November election approaches, it’s critical to actively cultivate campus culture.
4 min read
sleeping tent concept art
  • Compensation Strategies
  • | Labor Law
  • | Legal

Sleeping on the Job? and Other Compensable Time Questions This item is protected.

Fundraising events, coaching, trips, and training programs offer great opportunities for school employees but can create confusion about paying non-exempt or hourly employees.
5 min read
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Feature  

  • Compensation Strategies
  • | Employee Benefits

The Philosophy Behind Your Compensation Strategy This item is protected.

Whether or not you’ve actively considered it, your school’s compensation structures shape school values and culture.
8 min read
matthew piechota
  • Employee Benefits
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Matthew Piechota, Cheshire Academy

Matthew Piechota revamped Cheshire Academy’s business office through new systems and a successful multi-employer plan.
2 min read
meeta nosrati final
  • Hiring
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Meeta Nosrati, Old Trail School

Meeta Nosrati developed innovative compensation practices that keep Old Trail School competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
2 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership
  • | Professional Development

Workplace Coaching: Go for the Gold

Effective workplace coaching is associated with stronger feelings of accountability among employees – and stronger financial performance.
4 min read

Feature  

  • Human Resources
  • | Risk Management

Workers’ Compensation in Independent Schools This item is protected.

Independent schools present circumstances not found in other employer settings.
8 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Human Resources
  • | Leadership
  • | Performance Management

Feedback That Moves Everyone Forward

These three tips can help you deliver or solicit feedback that will spur professional growth.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Employment
  • | Labor Law
  • | Salary

The New Overtime Rules: Be Aware, Not Afraid

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.
4 min read
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Feature  

  • Employment
  • | Legal
  • | Misconduct

Preventing Abuse in Athletic Coaching

Emotional and physical abuse of young athletes calls for a fresh approach to prevention and response.
7 min read
secure employment concept
  • Employment
  • | Hiring
  • | Marketing

Securing the Workforce: Insights from the 2023-24 NBOA Leadership Academy

To combat teacher shortages, consider pipeline programs, housing incentives, teacher training centers, and targeted marketing.
3 min read
  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Professional Development

Creating an Equitable Workplace

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?
5 min read