This person can be a “three-fer,” providing leadership in the business office, the perspective of a consultant and guidance in the hiring of the new CFO.
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CEO Notebook
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
Schools are demonstrating a heartening show of unity to prevent further gun violence.
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Is the risk of renting your school's facilities worthwhile? And what should independent schools include in and exclude from facilities rentals agreements?
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Governance
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Key Governance
Board orientation and engagement get an upgrade as fiduciary responsibilities and risk exposures intensify.
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This CFO’s government failed her. She’s spent the last 14 years fighting for positive change.
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Governance
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International
Drawn by rapid economic growth and an education-focused population, a new independent school with American roots is winning over a different culture.
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Cultivate brand ambassadors, customer service and women's leadership so that your school and staff will flourish.
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A departing employee’s final paycheck and exit interview are only the beginning of a successful offboarding practice. Everyone is watching.
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No action is required, but independent schools may want to reconsider financial aid formulas and payment plan dates in future years.
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Article by the Bolton Education Practice Group
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As with any premium brand, an independent school’s entire faculty and staff must deliver premium customer service. HR professionals can lead the way.
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Risk & Compliance
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Statements like “We’ve never had an incident” support an atmosphere of complacency.
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Contract
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Enrollment
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Key Policies
Independent schools are increasingly adopting evergreen agreements for employees, students and sometimes both. While these arrangements can ease administrative burdens, they also come with risks. Attorneys Charla Stevens
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Overseeing the HR function is a tough job. And someone at every independent school has got to do it.
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Initial reporting from BIIS data-collection platform reveals modest declines in schools’ financial footing. Is the trend real — or a temporary illusion?
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Jane Carney and Rhonda Durham exemplify service for the betterment of independent schools everywhere.
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For business officers pursuing big goals, Leadership Awards Lunch speaker and world-class swimmer Diana Nyad models the power of will.
6 min read
Business Intelligence
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Employee Benefits
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Human Resources
Whether required or optional, more schools’ plans are shooting for 100 percent employee participation.
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How does an organization double its membership in eight years? Good governance, staffing, communication and teamwork are key, says NBOA's Jeff Shields.
8 min read
Overseeing the HR function is a tough job. And someone at every independent school has got to do it.
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