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  • Budget
  •   |   Leadership
  •   |   Planning

Financial State of the Industry BIIS Financial and Operational Indicators: 2020-2022

Mar 17, 2023, 2:24 PM
The only research study based on the audited financial statements of independent schools, the report includes an executive summary and analysis of 17 financial indicators in tuition, enrollment, expenses, giving and more.
  • Endowment
  •   |   Investments
  •   |   Research

2022 Commonfund Study of Independent Schools

Mar 16, 2023, 5:33 PM
This report presents the 2022 results from the Commonfund Study of Independent Schools endowment management practices and policies.
  • Budget
  •   |   Governance
  •   |   Planning

Financial Sustainability Heat Map Users Guide

Feb 17, 2023, 3:07 PM
This users guide was created to help NBOA members make the most of the BIIS data analysis platform tool, the NBOA Financial Sustainability Heat Map.
  • Compliance
  •   |   Employee Leave
  •   |   Policy

FMLA Sample Policies

Feb 10, 2023, 2:55 PM
These samples are provided by member schools to assist other schools looking for guidance in creating their own documents. 
  • Job Description

Registrar Job Descriptions

Feb 3, 2023, 2:27 PM
This position may also be known as the Database Administrator or Academic Clerk.
  • Job Description

Academic Dean Job Descriptions

Feb 3, 2023, 2:25 PM
This position may also be known as the Director of Academics, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Provost or Deputy Head for Education.
  • Communication
  •   |   Risk Management

ERM Process Communication Template

Feb 2, 2023, 2:39 PM
Created by the Business Officers Council as starting point for communications with teh school community. Samples include: inviting team members to the committee, announcing the process to the employees and Board as well as periodic update templates. 
  • Compliance
  •   |   Policy
  •   |   Risk Management

Risk Management Policy Sample

Feb 2, 2023, 2:33 PM
Here is a sample of a risk management policy. NBOA has not conducted an independent legal review of this sample and does not guarantee compliance with federal or state laws.
  • Procedures
  •   |   Risk Management

Enterprise Risk Management Implementation Guide, Checklist and Timeline

Feb 2, 2023, 2:19 PM
Developed by members of the Business Officers Council, this implementation guide and checklist and timeline will assist you in getting started on your program to enterprise risk management to your school.
  • Compliance
  •   |   Risk Management

Ch. 14: Risk Management

Feb 2, 2023, 1:40 PM
This chapter on risk management is from The Business of Independent Schools: A Leader's Guide. It provides an overview of the risk management process at independent schools.