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Human Resources
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Risk Management
No one on campus wants to consider what happens after the death of a colleague or their own passing, but preparing for the worst will help everyone in a time of grief.
8 min read
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Human Resources
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
When a school undertakes a misconduct investigation, deciding who to call as a witness is not always clear. Three independent school lawyers weigh in.
4 min read
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Human Resources
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Should your school face the dreaded day of a serious misconduct allegation, you will need to know what situations require an investigation, who can conduct one and what the outcomes might be.
17 min read
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Risk Management
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Transportation
Managing the infinite scenarios of transportation risk — from owning or outsourcing vehicles to corralling volunteer drivers — requires time, expertise and financial resources to keep everyone safe.
14 min read
Given the emergence of new risks and the evolving school operating environment, now could be the time to revisit your organizational structure and carve out the resources to add a new position.
6 min read
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Culture
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Risk Management
Rising toll of student stress, anxiety and depression adds to urgency of schools’ risk-mitigation practices.
15 min read
It’s a job, not a vacation. Back to basics on supervision and school trips.
4 min read
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
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Technology
A school’s online safety requires vigilance from every department.
3 min read
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Crisis Management
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Governance
How well a school handles a crisis may depend on six factors, including board relations, dedicated committees and defined roles.
3 min read
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Planning
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Risk Management
Ensuring business continuity in the era of climate change requires thinking ahead to potential worst-case weather scenarios, and budgeting accordingly.
16 min read
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Crisis Management
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Safety and Security
Teachers and students should be at the center of school security training, and empowered (not intimidated) for the most effective results.
3 min read
When a sexual harassment claim hits a school, pressure to react fast can be intense. To protect all stakeholders, schools should investigate and take action well before a crisis arrives.
4 min read
Safety & Security
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Extended Day
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Key Auxiliary
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Risk Management
The unique challenges associated with after-school, evening and weekend activities merit additional considerations.
5 min read
Experts attribute trend to greater prevalence of sesame seeds and oils in the modern diet.
2 min read
CEO Notebook
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
From relying on resumes to ineffective interviews, these common mistakes can be avoided.
4 min read
Risk & Compliance
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Planning
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Risk Management
Knowing the top risks other independent schools face can help your school avoid getting stuck in the early phases of a risk management program.
4 min read
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Schools should look for more than sexual misconduct when identifying educator behaviors that can hurt students. The “rescue mentality” is a real risk.
7 min read
Including these in employee and student contracts allows schools to avoid the court system. But are they the right move for your school?
4 min read
Safety & Security
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
Faculty and staff who have completed popular active-shooter training programs often perform worse in simulations than those with no training, according to this school safety expert.
3 min read
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Risk Management
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Technology
Data stored at independent schools is at greater risk than ever, but rigorous training, relationship building and hard bargaining for better contracts help keep it safe.
14 min read
