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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 
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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. 
  • Key Technology
  •   |   Policy
  •   |   Technology

Technology Plan Samples

May 21, 2020, 1:52 PM
These samples were provided by member schools to assist other schools looking for guidance in creating their own policies.  NBOA has not conducted an independent legal review of these samples and does
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CDC Pandemic Protocols

May 15, 2020, 7:11 PM
The guidelines presented here have been authored by the U. S. Center for Disease Control to give schools and camps a methodology for determining if it is safe to reopen, along with guidelines for