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Ray Hecht
  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Ray Hecht, The Storm King School

Hecht oversaw a transformative 45% growth in enrollment, positioning the school for long-term success.
2 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Ari Hausman, The Fletcher School

Hausman improved financial forecasting accuracy and led system migrations that enhanced benefits and streamlined operations.
2 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Robert Haugh, Francis W. Parker School

A steward, strategist and connector, Bob Haugh has spent 21 years strengthening the school’s financial foundation while uplifting the people within it.
2 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Emily Evans, Follow the Child Montessori School

From securing major loans to teaching staff how to express appreciation, Emily Evans blends strategic foresight with human-centered leadership.
2 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Governance
  • | Leadership

Summer Listening for Boards and School Business Leaders

Board work is never a breeze, but immediate past and current chairs of the NBOA Board recently shared what they think makes the work easier and more productive.
5 min read
  • Human Resources
  • | Legal
  • | Tax

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: What Independent Schools Need to Know This item is protected.

The OBBBA will likely impact scholarships, giving and HR at your school.
6 min read
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  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Unsung Hero: Fernando Alonso, Phillips Academy

Alonso led the development of Andover’s new disciplined endowment payout policy, bringing strategic clarity and long-term financial stewardship to the institution.
2 min read
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Projections  

  • Legal
  • | Risk Management

Navigating Uncertainty

What independent school leaders need to know about changing federal policies.
6 min read
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  • Change Management
  • | Enrollment
  • | Planning

Strategic Rightsizing to Strengthen School Operations This item is protected.

Strategic planning led to fewer enrolled students and higher NTR in the case of one boarding-day school.
3 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

The School Year’s Final Weeks: A Shared Endeavor

Strong partnership between academic and business leaders, especially the head of school and business officer, is critical when working through the flurry of year-end activities.
3 min read
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  • Budget
  • | Leadership

Creating a Mission Spreadsheet This item is protected.

Skutt Catholic leaders mapped how different parts of the school’s mission statement aligned with actual expenditures to ensure every dollar is spent purposefully.
4 min read
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  • Change Management
  • | Procedures

First Quantity, Then Quality

Moving from finance to a new quality assurance role, this business officer is aligning employees ahead of retirements and new hires.
4 min read
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Voices from the Field  

  • Change Management
  • | Facilities
  • | Leadership

A New Chapter for Facilities Management

The new CEO of APPA — Leadership in Educational Facilities and the board’s vice chair weigh in on top facilities concerns in independent schools today.
8 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Leading with "We" in Anxious Times

These 4 tips can help steady the ship when your school community is worried about the uncertain future.
4 min read

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership
  • | Planning

Your Mission. Our Experts.

With the launch of NBOA Advisory Services, school leaders can receive personalized support in the business office.
4 min read
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  • Endowment
  • | Governance

Keys to a Smooth OCIO Transition

When changing how your school’s endowment is managed, consider both key players and key steps involved.
5 min read
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Other Duties As Assigned  

  • Leadership
  • | Membership

Many Heads Are Better Than One

On volunteering with NBOA in various capacities, as shared by the current Editorial Advisory Committee.
5 min read
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Voices from the Field  

  • Culture
  • | Leadership

Turning the Page on Charter Schools This item is protected.

Two business officers reflect on their experiences working in charter schools.
4 min read
life gives you lemons

CEO Notebook  

  • Leadership

Lemonade Lessons

Open-eyed optimism — not toxic positivity — can help us get through challenging periods.
4 min read
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Projections  

  • Boards and Trustees
  • | Governance

What Goes Into Strong Financial Governance?

It’s clear that our schools need strong financial governance, but what is it and how can we support it?
7 min read

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