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Crisis Management
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Leadership
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Pandemic
Like their colleagues in the classroom, business officers turned on a dime during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and adapted their approaches in surprisingly nimble ways.
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The essentials on safe harbor, unused lines of credit, staffing, endowments and contract renewals.
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Enrollment
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Pandemic
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Risk Management
While independent schools may be facing financial difficulties this coming school year, they can use their independence to meet the market’s quickly shifting needs.
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From PPE donations to socially distant graduation ceremonies, independent schools have found creative ways to support their students and give back.
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Culture
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Behavioral standards regarding faculty roles, boundaries, power and accountability can catch missteps at an early stage, before rules are violated and damage is done.
8 min read
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Culture
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Schools are rethinking sexual misconduct prevention strategies to get beyond the checkbox.
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CEO Notebook
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Employee Benefits
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Leadership
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Pandemic
Our employees’ wellbeing should be our first priority. It’s what holds our strong communities together.
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A well-managed long-term unoccupancy can save schools significant resources.
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Independent schools are moving wellness initiatives online and finding new ways to support their community.
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CEO Notebook
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Leadership
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Pandemic
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Professional Development
While school budgets are likely to face intense scrutiny this year, professional development opportunities may help our schools differentiate and even grow in a challenging environment.
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Facilities
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Pandemic
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Planning
School leaders will need to rethink everything from physical space to agreements to funding sources.
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Employee Benefits
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Labor Law
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Pandemic
Should schools modify their retirement plans to include CARES provisions? And if the school wants to lower contributions, do those changes need to be made concurrently?
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Risk & Compliance
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Compliance
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Employee Benefits
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Employee Leave
New leave laws are likely to arrive in your state or city if they haven't already. The time to prepare is now.
8 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Pandemic
Reinventing routines and rituals can boost wellness not only for students but all of us working under new circumstances.
3 min read
Projections
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Crisis Management
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Leadership
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Pandemic
What can we learn from the rapid changes to our school routines and processes?
4 min read
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Communication
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Leadership
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Pandemic
With campuses closed at the height of admissions and advancement season, independent schools need to communicate more clearly than ever via digital channels.
6 min read
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Budget
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Cash Management
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Pandemic
Most schools predict an increase in financial aid budgets and a decrease in annual giving, according to NBOA’s recent 3-minute survey.
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Human Resources
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Pandemic
Clear expectations and consistent communication can help schools improve remote employees' productivity and engagement.
9 min read
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Cash Management
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
No school is immune from the rising threat of financial cybercrime. Accounting, tech and legal insights help keep everyone on their toes.
12 min read
Safety & Security
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
Regular exercises can make safety policies and procedures stick and help your school fully prepare for an emergency.
6 min read