Amber Stockham, SPHR

Senior Director, Human Resources Programs

NBOA

Pittsfield, MA

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Transition Tips from an HR Expert This item is protected

February 23, 2026

Seven people‑centered steps to help CFOs transition smoothly to a new school.
2026 Updates To Mileage Rates, Contribution Limits and Charitable Giving This item is protected

January 8, 2026

Annual adjustments from the IRS and Treasury as well as changes in labor law will impact operational costs at independent schools.
Overtime Threshold Increases Were Overturned. What Now? This item is protected

November 18, 2024

The overtime rules that many schools have prepared for will revert to earlier thresholds. Here's how leaders can prepare.
Workers’ Compensation in Independent Schools This item is protected

July 22, 2024

Independent schools present circumstances not found in other employer settings.
Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies: A Sampling

January 4, 2024

Following extensive research, NBOA has developed a suite of resources to help leaders at independent schools of every size, type and context recruit and retain mission-aligned professionals.
Recent Regulatory Rulings Expand Employee Rights This item is protected

August 31, 2023

The NLRB and DOJ have granted further protections for labor organization practices, cracked down on employer wage collusion and widened the scope of compensable damages.
25 Silver Rules for New Independent School HR Professionals

June 15, 2023

As the role of HR managers in independent schools becomes increasingly vital, industry experts share 25 valuable tips to help newcomers excel and drive positive change.
Indispensable HR Leadership This item is protected

May 8, 2023

Now more than ever, insights from HR professionals can help guide school strategy, but their voices must be heard to drive positive impact.
Is A PEO Right for Your School? This item is protected

January 4, 2023

PEOs can offer more options for employees and reduced workload for the business office, but schools must know what they need to make the structure work.
Developing a Parental Leave Policy This item is protected

September 21, 2022

More schools, even small ones, are offering paid leave to attract and retain top talent.

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Amber Stockham, SPHR

Net Assets Articles

Transition Tips from an HR Expert This item is protected

2026 Updates To Mileage Rates, Contribution Limits and Charitable Giving This item is protected

Overtime Threshold Increases Were Overturned. What Now? This item is protected

Workers’ Compensation in Independent Schools This item is protected

Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies: A Sampling

Recent Regulatory Rulings Expand Employee Rights This item is protected

25 Silver Rules for New Independent School HR Professionals

Indispensable HR Leadership This item is protected

Is A PEO Right for Your School? This item is protected

Developing a Parental Leave Policy This item is protected

FEATURED

Benchmark Against National KPIs with the Latest Financial State of the Industry Report

RECENT DISCUSSIONS

NBOA CAREERS

Head Varsity Coach, Girls’ Ice Hockey

Chief Financial Officer

School Counselor, grades 6-12 + post-graduate

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