James Bonsey

James Bonsey

Associate Head of School for Finance & Operations

Tabor Academy

James Bonsey joined Tabor in 2023 after serving as the Associate Head of School/Chief Financial & Operating Officer at the Kingsley Montessori School in Boston. During his time at Kingsley, James has overseen several expansion projects and successfully helped the school navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, including sourcing and opening a temporary third campus to allow the school to return to in-person learning. Prior to Kingsley, James was an Intern Principal at Conservatory Lab Charter School in Brighton, MA and a Social Studies Teacher at Middle Creek High School in Apex, NC. In addition to his professional roles, James is a member of the Board of Trustees at The Cambridge School of Weston in Boston, MA and has previously served as the Board Chairman of Carter Community School in Durham, NC. Prior to his time in education, Bonsey worked in real estate development with firms in Boston, MA; Durham, NC; and London, England.

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Past Webinars

  • Effortless Efficiency: Payroll to Performance This item is protected

    April 13, 2026
    Efficiency is paramount through the entire Human Resources function. In this webinar, HR leaders and business officers will explore how to streamline workforce management from payroll processing to performance evaluation.

  • Mission (and Margin) Possible: Leveraging Campus Assets This item is protected

    March 30, 2026
    From summer programs and rentals to strategic partnerships, schools can unlock new income streams. This webinar explores practical strategies to maximize underutilized assets, assess operational readiness, and design sustainable initiatives.

  • Blending Respect and Efficiency in the Business Office This item is protected

    February 20, 2026
    Join members of NBOA’s volunteer Human Resources Council for a practical discussion on strategies to safeguard your working hours without compromising collegial relationships —all while saving time.

  • Facing the Aftermath of Disaster: Lessons & Preparedness Strategies This item is protected

    February 6, 2026
    Hear firsthand experience navigating the Palisades Fire and discover practical lessons in evacuation, business continuity, board governance and emergency response planning to help your organization prepare for the unexpected.

  • Business Office & Admissions Partnering on Net Tuition Revenue This item is protected

    January 23, 2026
    It’s essential to manage enrollment and financial aid in a consistent, sustainable and predictable way — but doing so can be complex and challenging. Learn how established sustainable net tuition revenue targets support mission, program and budget.

Net Assets Articles

  • Benchmarking Business Office Staff This item is protected

    April 14, 2026
    Average salaries of hybrid staff were generally higher than in-person or remote staff, according to NBOA’s BIIS data analysis tool.

  • When Trust Needs Rebuilding, Reset the Story

    April 7, 2026
    What a high‑profile reset reveals about letting go of what no longer works — and why that matters for schools.

  • Controlling Construction Costs This item is protected

    April 6, 2026
    As costs for materials and labor rise, school leaders are turning to planning, partnerships, and contract management to deliver projects on time and on budget.

  • Working with the Wolf Pack

    April 6, 2026
    Handling school zoo insurance and staffing is one thing—helping handle wild animals is definitely another.

  • Leadership Insights from Trailblazer and Mentor Dallas Joseph

    March 24, 2026
    CFO Dallas Joseph covers it all in a wide-ranging conversation with NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields, an excerpt of the Net Assets Podcast.

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