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Enrollment
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Leadership
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Membership
Christie Holman has driven The Walker School’s recovery and growth through creative problem-solving and expert budgeting.
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Membership
Hernandez transformed Marlborough School’s campus and uses financial data to align business goals with the school’s mission.
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Governance
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Leadership
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Membership
Over his 26-year tenure, Dutia has spearheaded capital development projects and established robust international and local business relationships.
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Financial Aid
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Leadership
Cerkiewicz transformed her school's tuition assistance program, significantly increasing the percentage of families receiving aid.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Professional Development
Effective workplace coaching is associated with stronger feelings of accountability among employees – and stronger financial performance.
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Budget
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Legal
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Membership
This finance director has excelled in regulatory compliance and advanced her school’s policies and handbooks.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Change Management
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
At Dunn School, a proactive approach to discussing events of October 7 and the ensuing war resulted in positive educational outcomes with minimal impact to budget and operations.
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Two accounts of being a second-generation business officer.
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Strengths-based team development, as demonstrated by NBOA's recent staff offsite in Nashville, enhances organizational effectiveness and fosters a culture of trust.
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CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Role clarity, communication and joint investment in DEI efforts all help bolster the head-business officer partnership.
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Culture
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Facilities
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Leadership
Observing campus operations, engaging with staff and collaborating with leadership are crucial steps for new facility directors to develop a successful action plan.
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Accounting
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Budget
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Change Management
Outsourcing can help independent schools address higher-level priorities, enhance operational capabilities and ensure compliance.
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Leadership
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Planning
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Technology
AI offers the independent school business office immediate benefits, and promises a more automated and efficient future.
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CEO Notebook
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Human Resources
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Leadership
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Performance Management
These three tips can help you deliver or solicit feedback that will spur professional growth.
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Outdoor classrooms, flexible scheduling and virtual learning options are just three strategies for independent schools facing space constraints.
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This business officer with his school’s HR director led Habitat for Humanity spring break trips for student volunteers.
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Voices from the Field
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Audit
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Facilities
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Leadership
2024 Ken White Distinguished Business Officer on construction queries, long-term teaching and business officer generosity.
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Employment
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Legal
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Misconduct
Emotional and physical abuse of young athletes calls for a fresh approach to prevention and response.
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How the ADA, Title VII, Title IX and NLRA may or may not apply to religious independent schools.
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Projections
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Maintenance
Today’s independent school facilities director handles far more than maintenance; they should share a long-term vision for the campus.
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