University School of Nashville — one of five schools on tour — reminded 2018 Annual Meeting attendees that old buildings can be renewed again and again.
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We must start breaking rules to make sure that our schools stand out as exceptional among a growing list of options.
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Crisis Management
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Safety and Security
Following a year of widespread natural disasters, independent schools update their crisis management plans.
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Governance is not something that is baked and done. It is organic and requires constant attention, time and resources to yield the best results.
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This person can be a “three-fer,” providing leadership in the business office, the perspective of a consultant and guidance in the hiring of the new CFO.
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CEO Notebook
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
Schools are demonstrating a heartening show of unity to prevent further gun violence.
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Is the risk of renting your school's facilities worthwhile? And what should independent schools include in and exclude from facilities rentals agreements?
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Governance
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Key Governance
Board orientation and engagement get an upgrade as fiduciary responsibilities and risk exposures intensify.
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This CFO’s government failed her. She’s spent the last 14 years fighting for positive change.
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Governance
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International
Drawn by rapid economic growth and an education-focused population, a new independent school with American roots is winning over a different culture.
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Cultivate brand ambassadors, customer service and women's leadership so that your school and staff will flourish.
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A departing employee’s final paycheck and exit interview are only the beginning of a successful offboarding practice. Everyone is watching.
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No action is required, but independent schools may want to reconsider financial aid formulas and payment plan dates in future years.
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Article by the Bolton Education Practice Group
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As with any premium brand, an independent school’s entire faculty and staff must deliver premium customer service. HR professionals can lead the way.
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Risk & Compliance
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Human Resources
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Risk Management
Statements like “We’ve never had an incident” support an atmosphere of complacency.
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Contract
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Enrollment
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Key Policies
Independent schools are increasingly adopting evergreen agreements for employees, students and sometimes both. While these arrangements can ease administrative burdens, they also come with risks. Attorneys Charla Stevens
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Overseeing the HR function is a tough job. And someone at every independent school has got to do it.
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Initial reporting from BIIS data-collection platform reveals modest declines in schools’ financial footing. Is the trend real — or a temporary illusion?
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Jane Carney and Rhonda Durham exemplify service for the betterment of independent schools everywhere.
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