The 2019 fiscal year was one for the books for NBOA. Here's a look back at NBOA's priorities, accomplishments and operational excellence over the past year.
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Member connections, clarity around compliance, and a new financial calculator are just a few highlights from the past year.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Broadcaster Soledad O’Brien explains how she draws diverse voices into critical discussions.
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As you curl up by the fire this holiday break, these highlights from the past year can help you pass the time. We'll be back in January with fresh content on the work of change leadership, hiring millennials, a preview o
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CEO Notebook
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Employment
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Leadership
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Membership
New NBOA staff members are ready to serve.
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A passion for running expanded into other outdoor pursuits, all of which require endurance that comes in handy on and off the job.
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Safety & Security
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Crisis Management
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Culture
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Safety and Security
A behavioral threat assessment policy can help those in a close-knit independent school identify unusual behaviors and quickly intervene.
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Mission & Motivation
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Culture
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Employment
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Leadership
Transitioning into a new school can be challenging but worthwhile, especially when you have confidence that key relationships will work.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Employment
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Leadership
Business officers may be natural servant leaders, but can also consciously cultivate diversity of thought, trust and future leadership.
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Handling increased requests for student accommodations requires keeping an open mind while not altering standards or veering away from mission.
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Innovation is imperative in a competitive marketplace. Successful initiatives require not only creative thinking but also careful choices and clear communication.
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Facilities
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Legal
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Maintenance
Having a payment and performance bond in place can help schools mitigate risk and protect from potential loss.
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Facilities
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Legal
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Maintenance
Whether building new or updating existing space, campus construction can consume more time and resources than anticipated. Early planning, strong contracts and continuous communication can help mitigate risks and keep wo
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Admission
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Culture
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Leadership
Connecting with prospective families can shed light on your school’s budget while helping families feel confident about their investment in independent education.
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Crisis Management
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Culture
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Policy
The national admissions case highlights anxiety about getting into the right college — and the risk potential independent schools could be facing in the future.
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At each stage of his career, from running a small business to 25 years in the business office, the new NBOA board chair has found strong relationships with colleagues a key to success.
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
Three tips for helping your board remain future-looking, mission-centric and resource-aware.
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Which independent schools should consider a merger? All of them. It’s not about profits, but rather perpetuating the mission in a changing marketplace.
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Mentorship and extracurricular leadership need not be for faculty alone.
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Grace Lee will serve as NBOA legal counsel, one of many available resources to help school leaders manage employment practices.
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