Today’s leaders of independent school business operations have a broad and expanding scope of responsibilities. This essential text provides business officers and business office staff with key considerations to help them succeed in their leadership roles. The narrative addresses partnerships that advance the school, financial management, human resources, risk management and other areas of operations, including facilities, technology and auxiliary programs. Experienced business officers, association leaders and industry experts have contributed digestible chapters that include references to resources for additional learning.
5. Partnering with the Board
11. Financial Health and Monitoring
13. Personnel Management
16. Sexual Abuse Prevention
22. Outsourcing
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The role of the business officer is an expansive one, especially when you are new to independent schools. Inevitably there will be areas for which you are responsible that you do not have prior experience with. Having a guide to give you the background necessary to execute your role is extremely valuable. Whether it’s matters related to security, transportation, philanthropy or budgeting, this guide provides the knowledge to make business officers better at their jobs from day one.
Trey Holloway
Assistant Head of School for Finance and Operations, Maret School
"The Business of Independent Schools: A Leader’s Guide” is a leading-edge framework for independent school leadership. It provides valuable insights and relevant case studies for our industry, and serves as a comprehensive yet practical guide for not only leaders in the business office, but for all administrators in private schools.
Deana Paradis
CFO, Louisville Collegiate School
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