Projections
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Compliance
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Human Resources
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Legal
Legal compliance is critical, but when applied without compassion, it can muddy school culture.
6 min read
This year’s recipients have supported the independent school community by generously sharing their knowledge and financial support, and have innovated in the areas of compensation and AI.
5 min read
Risk & Compliance
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Compliance
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Legal
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Policy
School leaders and counselors both need to understand confidentiality from a legal standpoint and prepare accordingly.
5 min read
CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
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Research
NBOA’s new research report, “Demographics of the Independent School Business Office,” reveals trends across schools, positions and individual career backgrounds and satisfaction.
4 min read
Strategies
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Boards and Trustees
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Employment
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Salary
When food service workers expressed financial needs, the school negotiated wage raises and developed a staff compensation system.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Culture
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Facilities
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Leadership
This business officer has come to treasure his weekend duties, even navigating heavy traffic on airport runs.
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This year's top 12 cover every thing from food service inflation to financing in a new lending environment.
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Feature
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Change Management
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Leadership
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Technology
Organizations that are successfully adopting new technologies find ways to harness staff feedback, says keynote speaker Crystal Washington.
8 min read
When school leaders prioritize genuine appreciation, a positive and motivated workplace culture results.
4 min read
Nothing teaches adaptability quite like chasing the school’s runaway rabbits, as this business officer discovered.
6 min read
A well-crafted policy will help meet both donors’ and the school’s long-term needs.
6 min read
Feature
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Change Management
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Culture
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Leadership
Building a financial plan or new organizational chart can be creative work – we just need to find ways to exercise the creative muscle.
6 min read
Projections
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Boards and Trustees
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Enrollment
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Leadership
A conversation with Heather Hoerle as she reflects on a career serving independent schools, from NAIS to EMA.
6 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Human Resources
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Leadership
As the November election approaches, it’s critical to actively cultivate campus culture.
4 min read
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Budget
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Leadership
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Planning
Jewish Leadership Academy’s business leader shared what he learned about perpetual project management in the three years leading up to the school’s opening.
4 min read
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Accounting
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Culture
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Risk Management
How laws and regulations on free speech apply to nonprofit independent schools as well as policy and cultural considerations.
6 min read
Strategies
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Aid
Making the process clearer to parents whose dominant language is not English can result in significant community enrichment.
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Change Management
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Planning
School leaders need to envision multiple possible outcomes when facing risks and opportunities.
5 min read
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Compensation Strategies
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Labor Law
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Legal
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
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
The classic film “12 Angry Men” has leadership lessons for everyone, even if you're feeling downright cheerful.
3 min read