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Demographics of the Independent School Business Office

Oct 9, 2020, 6:14 PM
Key Research Findings 2020 In support of NBOA’s goals to support diversity, equity and inclusion within our membership, this report explores the background and career path of current business office
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  •   |   Human Resources
  •   |   Policy

Gender Diversity Policy Sample

Aug 7, 2020, 3:56 PM
This policy was developed by The Philadelphia School to foster an educational environment that is safe, respectful, welcoming, and free from discrimination for all students, regardless of sex, sexual
  • Employee Handbook
  •   |   Pandemic
  •   |   Policy

Employee Handbook Policies for the Pandemic

Jul 15, 2020, 1:17 PM
In this document, you will find suggestions for employee handbook policies your school may wish to review and/or modify in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have also included some sample language
  • Pandemic
  •   |   Policy
  •   |   Risk Management

Informed Consent/Assumption of Risk Policy Information

Jul 13, 2020, 1:51 PM
This document, provided by Susan Guerette of Fisher & Phillips, LLP. provides information on what an informed consent/assumption of risk policy should contain and how it differs from a waiver.
  • Compliance
  •   |   Labor Law

Labor Law Posters

Jul 6, 2020, 7:17 PM
As employers, independent schools are required to post many labor law notices in a prominent and conspicuous location where all employees can see them. This location is often where employees pick up
  • Compliance
  •   |   Employee Handbook
  •   |   Employee Leave
  •   |   Key Compensation
  •   |   Labor Law
  •   |   Policy

FMLA Overview and FAQ

Jul 2, 2020, 7:17 PM
The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons.

Employee Concerns About Returning to Work

Jun 29, 2020, 12:40 PM
​ As independent schools plan for their employees to safely return to campuses, supervisors and human resources staff are fielding questions about the safety and logistics of returning during the
  • Crisis Management
  •   |   Pandemic
  •   |   Risk Management

Guidance for Schools Creating Pandemic Mitigation Plans

Jun 16, 2020, 3:54 PM
This document from the Virginia Department of Education and the Georgia Department of Education provides information to schools on creating a plan to re-open their campuses safely after the COVID-19
  • Employee Leave
  •   |   Human Resources
  •   |   Pandemic

Employee Leave Considerations Tool

Jun 2, 2020, 6:54 PM
Updated 10/6/21This tool is an interactive flow chart designed to provide you with an understanding of the leave available to your employees. 
  • Forms
  •   |   Key Policies
  •   |   Risk Management
  •   |   Technology

Distance Learning Parent Consent Form

May 21, 2020, 8:01 PM
A sample of terms of use and parent consent form for student video conferencing.   This form was provided by a member to assist other schools looking for guidance in creating their own documents.