Leadership

Strategies  

  • Culture
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Financial Aid

Clarifying Financial Aid for Multilingual Families This item is protected.

Making the process clearer to parents whose dominant language is not English can result in significant community enrichment.
4 min read
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  • Change Management
  • | Planning

Using Future Studies To Cope with Top Challenges

School leaders need to envision multiple possible outcomes when facing risks and opportunities.
5 min read
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  • 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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CEO Notebook  

  • Change Management
  • | Leadership

Don’t Be Angry — Be Open

The classic film “12 Angry Men” has leadership lessons for everyone, even if you're feeling downright cheerful.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Governance

4 Tenets of Agile Governance

An independent school’s board must stay true to the mission above all else, but it must also recognize the realities of the present moment.
5 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Nadia Robinson, Mill Springs Academy

Nadia Robinson took on additional administrative duties and ensured smooth operations during a challenging year of staff transitions.
2 min read
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  • 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

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Governance
  • | Leadership

5 Leadership Rules for Team NBOA

You don’t have to be an Olympian to be inspired by the leader of a gold-medal winning team.
5 min read
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  • 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
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Grace Moore, Hammond School

Grace Moore expertly led recovery efforts following a fire at the Hammond School, all while ensuring the school's financial stability.
2 min read
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  • Enrollment
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Christie Holman, The Walker School

Christie Holman has driven The Walker School’s recovery and growth through creative problem-solving and expert budgeting.
2 min read
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  • Facilities
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Nick Hernandez, Marlborough School

Hernandez transformed Marlborough School’s campus and uses financial data to align business goals with the school’s mission.
2 min read
Hemant Dutia
  • Governance
  • | Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Hemant Dutia, The American International School of Muscat

Over his 26-year tenure, Dutia has spearheaded capital development projects and established robust international and local business relationships.
2 min read
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  • Financial Aid
  • | Leadership

Unsung Hero: April Cerkiewicz, All Saints Episcopal School

Cerkiewicz transformed her school's tuition assistance program, significantly increasing the percentage of families receiving aid.
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
Iveth Bosmediano
  • Budget
  • | Legal
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Iveth Bosmediano, The Sacred Heart School of Montreal

This finance director has excelled in regulatory compliance and advanced her school’s policies and handbooks.
2 min read
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Other Duties As Assigned  

  • Change Management
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

The Cost of Protest

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.
5 min read
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Voices from the Field  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Family Affairs: Second-Generation Business Officers

Two accounts of being a second-generation business officer.
7 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Full Strengths Ahead

Strengths-based team development, as demonstrated by NBOA's recent staff offsite in Nashville, enhances organizational effectiveness and fosters a culture of trust.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Diversity and Inclusion
  • | Leadership

In Their Own Words: Heads and Business Officers Talk Partnership

Role clarity, communication and joint investment in DEI efforts all help bolster the head-business officer partnership.
5 min read

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