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Preparing for Monkeypox

College and university administrators who served on their schools' COVID response teams are now bracing for a new health threat this fall: monkeypox.
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NBOA Partnering with NAIS, SAIS, AISGW to File Amicus Brief on Title IX Cases

Together we will present a unified front representing independent schools across the country, united in the position that tax-exempt status alone does not constitute federal financial assistance for the purposes of federal laws such as Title IX.

States Weigh Arming Teachers

At least 29 states allow individuals other than police or security officials to carry guns on school grounds.

Educator Staffing Shortage Worsens

In Nevada, school districts are offering a $4,000 “relocation bonus” to new teachers who move from out of state or more than 100 miles. 

Courts Rule Private Schools' Nonprofit Status Triggers Title IX Compliance

In decisions that should put the nation’s independent school community on notice, judges in Maryland and California recently ruled that a school’s nonprofit status in and of itself constituted the receipt of federal financial assistance.

EEOC Says Employers Must Justify Mandatory COVID-19 Testing

Employers will need to assess pandemic and workplace circumstances in order to justify mandatory COVID-19 testing of employees going forward, the EEOC announced in a July guidance update.

Survey Shows Uptick in CEOs with Disabilities

The American Association of People with Disabilities, an equity and belonging organization, says the numbers signal a shift in disability inclusion, as employers have recognized that wellness resources are a form of disability affirmation.

New School Discipline Guidelines

The Education Department released new guidance on discriminatory discipline practices aimed at cutting back on high rates of suspension and expulsion for students with disabilities.

Half of U.S. Employees Have Trouble Unplugging While on PTO

Fifty-four percent of U.S. professionals said they are unable to unplug from work or do not believe they can fully do so while on paid time off (PTO), according to a survey of 20,297 respondents conducted in June for Glassdoor. 

Employee Recognition Increases Retention, Study Shows

Having a strong culture of employee recognition can go a long way toward helping companies retain employees, according to a new joint report from Gallup and Workhuman.

3 Tips for Creating a Racially Conscious School Culture

Blaire Cholewa, associate professor at the University of Virginia, recommends a holistic approach in implementing anti-racist frameworks.

Inflation's Impact on Schools, Families

What might higher inflation and interest rates and a recession mean for independent schools? One Schoolhouse's Brad Rathgeber sees the following possible impacts.

Financial Data Collaboration Between NBOA and NYSAIS

NBOA and NYSAIS have agreed to a data partnership to maximize the value of the data schools enter annually into NAIS’s Data and Analysis for School Leadership (DASL) platform.

Varsity Blues Sentences Mixed

A federal judge sentenced a former head coach for men’s and women’s tennis at Georgetown University to 30 months in prison for his role in the Varsity Blues admissions scandal.

New Title IX Case Underscores PPP Loan Commitments

In June, a U.S. District Court found that a private school in North Carolina could be subject to Title IX because it borrowed PPP funds.

Legal Considerations for Back to School Training

Coupled with clear written policies and procedures, training provides an interactive way for employees to learn, ask questions, and be reminded of their obligations in the workplace.

Tips for Responding to Anonymous Complaints

Independent schools are receiving an increasing number of anonymous complaints from members of their community, including staff, faculty, students, parents and alumni.

Rising Interest Rates Help or Hurt Schools?

School finance leaders hope the Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hikes will provide fiscal relief as they strain to keep up with persistent inflation. But will it cause problems too?

New EEOC Guidance on Caregiver Discrimination

The EEOC recently released an update to its formal guidance document on workplace discrimination against caregivers. The update was prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic but applies to all situations. 

New Overtime Rule Proposed for Fall

The DOL announced that its proposed overtime rule is now tentatively slated to be released in October.

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