The 2019 fiscal year was one for the books for NBOA. Here's a look back at NBOA's priorities, accomplishments and operational excellence over the past year.
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Member connections, clarity around compliance, and a new financial calculator are just a few highlights from the past year.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Broadcaster Soledad O’Brien explains how she draws diverse voices into critical discussions.
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As you curl up by the fire this holiday break, these highlights from the past year can help you pass the time. We'll be back in January with fresh content on the work of change leadership, hiring millennials, a preview o
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Admission
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Financial Aid
If your school is looking to increase its socioeconomic diversity, consider these three tuition models.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Food Service
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Risk Management
New products that mimic ground beef are all the rage, but they may pose a problem for those with peanut allergies.
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CEO Notebook
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Employment
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Leadership
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Membership
New NBOA staff members are ready to serve.
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A passion for running expanded into other outdoor pursuits, all of which require endurance that comes in handy on and off the job.
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Business Intelligence
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Cash Management
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Enrollment
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Tuition
Schools are considering revenue and expense levers beyond tuition and financial aid to plan a viable future.
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Safety & Security
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Crisis Management
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Culture
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Safety and Security
A behavioral threat assessment policy can help those in a close-knit independent school identify unusual behaviors and quickly intervene.
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Compliance
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Enrollment
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International
What new standards for international recruiters mean for independent schools — and the agencies they interact with.
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Mission & Motivation
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Culture
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Employment
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Leadership
Transitioning into a new school can be challenging but worthwhile, especially when you have confidence that key relationships will work.
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CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Employment
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Leadership
Business officers may be natural servant leaders, but can also consciously cultivate diversity of thought, trust and future leadership.
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5 Minutes with
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Admission
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Enrollment
What changing demographics mean for independent schools, and how schools can strategize to meet new challenges.
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Properly classifying school employees as exempt or nonexempt is tricky. A new white paper helps clarify matters.
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Budget
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Cash Management
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Planning
Generating long-term projections and ensuring spending aligns with mission will help your school thrive and adapt to changing circumstances.
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Handling increased requests for student accommodations requires keeping an open mind while not altering standards or veering away from mission.
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Innovation is imperative in a competitive marketplace. Successful initiatives require not only creative thinking but also careful choices and clear communication.
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Facilities
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Legal
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Maintenance
Having a payment and performance bond in place can help schools mitigate risk and protect from potential loss.
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Facilities
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Legal
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Maintenance
Whether building new or updating existing space, campus construction can consume more time and resources than anticipated. Early planning, strong contracts and continuous communication can help mitigate risks and keep wo
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