Devin transitioned the school from a for-profit entity to a nonprofit organization while procuring a new campus for the school to grow.
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Contract
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Enrollment
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Pandemic
Following massive drops in March and April, independent schools have seen a surge in early summer activity.
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Change Management
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Communication
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Pandemic
Independent school leaders face tough decisions this fall. A careful decision-making process can help schools meet challenges and leverage staff and family expectations.
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This business officer never expected she would follow in her mother’s footsteps.
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A mentor to all, Chamberlain has helped The Seven Hills School navigate operational challenges with confidence.
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Risk & Compliance
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Accounting
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Pandemic
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Risk Management
What school staff members need to know as they work from home and handle increased requests for refunds.
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CEO Notebook
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Communication
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Enrollment
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Leadership
Branding may not be top of mind amid pandemic considerations, but honing it now is crucial to your school’s long-term sustainability.
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Human Resources
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Policy
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Risk Management
The right to free speech does not extend to the private workplace, but understanding state and local laws can protect your school from legal risk and weather the upcoming political season.
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Communication
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Crisis Management
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Pandemic
Article by Christopher Lukach, AKCG – Public Relations Counselors
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Breslin reduced the school’s debt and strengthened its endowment while managing multiple successful construction projects at Dana Hall School.
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Facilities
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Pandemic
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Planning
This smaller scale intervention may help schools move forward on planned projects that would otherwise be shelved at this time.
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Business Intelligence
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Cash Management
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Endowment
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Investments
Independent schools’ reliance on alternative forms of revenue may pose problems as significant as heavy reliance on tuition.
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The Will J. Hancock Unsung Hero Award is given to independent school business officers who have made an extraordinary contribution to their schools, as nominated by their colleagues. Congratulations to the 2020 recipient
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CEO Notebook
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Labor Law
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Legal
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Pandemic
As schools are focused on creating safe learning communities, new legislation seeks to protect schools and other essential businesses from potential COVID-19 related liability.
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Pandemic
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Risk Management
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the insurance market was experiencing a sea change. As the pandemic unfolds, employment law and educators’ legal liability will likely increase as well.
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Mission & Motivation
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Communication
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Culture
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Leadership
In the lead up to the 2020 presidential election, how can schools mitigate the risk of toxic exchanges and foster cultures that respect differences?
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Communication
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Crisis Management
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Culture
When independent schools revisit painful histories, apologies can be powerful — in not only acknowledging community pain but also building a stronger future.
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Safety & Security
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
When families’ expectations around school security have changed, a comprehensive assessment and redesign of school safety approaches may pay dividends.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Governance
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Leadership
Difficult decisions can be opportunities to demonstrate your care for the campus community.
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Crisis Management
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Pandemic
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Trips
Developing a strong incident response team has helped Miss Hall’s School handle unexpected challenges, including the ongoing pandemic.
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