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Richard Klingshirn

Richard Klingshirn

Retired Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations

Saint Ignatius High School

Richard Klingshirn, CPA, retired from the full-time role of vice president operations and chief financial officer at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland, Ohio in 2022, turning the reins over to Patricia Walcutt, CPA. At the time, the school was embarking on several initiatives driven by the recently completed strategic plan. Klingshirn stayed on part-time to oversee several of the initiatives, including a $40 million campus renovation and expansion project. He joined Saint Ignatius High School in 2013 following 29 years in the corporate sector. Klingshirn earned his bachelor’s degree from Cleveland State University in 1984 and his CPA credential in Ohio in 1986.

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  • The Fine Art of Handling Conflict for Business Officers This item is protected

    December 5, 2025
    This webinar will equip attendees with practical strategies to navigate disputes with clarity and confidence, and offers actionable insights on handling complaints and resolving conflict in ways that foster collaboration and strengthen relationships.

  • Tuition, Trends, Trouble: What College Closures Signal for Independent Schools This item is protected

    November 21, 2025
    Explore financial sustainability for independent schools by analyzing college closures. Learn strategies to navigate risks and build resilience based on what may be gleaned from higher ed’s warning signs.

  • Small School, Big Solutions: Navigating Mission, Money and Innovation This item is protected

    November 7, 2025
    The financial reality of a school can deeply inform its mission. Discover how a small school's inherent need for innovation sparks powerful, scalable solutions for schools of all sizes to be nimble when resources are limited.

  • Durable Campus Planning: Aligning Vision with Strategic Purpose This item is protected

    October 24, 2025
    Learn how The Governor’s Academy aligned educational priorities with campus development in a new campus planning process that engaged the school community. The resulting plan now guides the adaptive reuse of facilities and enhanced academic programs.

  • Cyber Breach Breakdown: Risk Mitigation Tactics for Independent K-12 Schools This item is protected

    September 26, 2025
    82% of K-12 schools have experienced a cyber incident. This webinar equips business and technology leaders with practical tactics for cyber threat detection, response, and prevention, safeguarding their schools' financial and reputational integrity.

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