Voices from the Field
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Change Management
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Facilities
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Leadership
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
These 4 tips can help steady the ship when your school community is worried about the uncertain future.
4 min read
With the launch of NBOA Advisory Services, school leaders can receive personalized support in the business office.
4 min read
When changing how your school’s endowment is managed, consider both key players and key steps involved.
5 min read
On volunteering with NBOA in various capacities, as shared by the current Editorial Advisory Committee.
5 min read
Two business officers reflect on their experiences working in charter schools.
4 min read
Open-eyed optimism — not toxic positivity — can help us get through challenging periods.
4 min read
Projections
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
It’s clear that our schools need strong financial governance, but what is it and how can we support it?
7 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
Both keynote speakers offered strategies for thinking creatively and thinking ahead in an uncertain future.
5 min read
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Culture
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Leadership
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Publications
Camaraderie and the common good defined the largest in-person conference of independent school business professionals to date.
2 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Membership
NBOA has released a new Operational Equity and Inclusion Inventory to help business leaders make the school community more welcoming for faculty, staff and families.
3 min read
This year’s confluence of independent school business leaders and business partners will be the largest in-person event in NBOA’s 27-year history.
2 min read
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Maintenance
Effective communication and strategic planning are key for today's facilities leaders.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Employment
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Hiring
Compensation is just one piece of the employee retention puzzle at an independent school that offers many rich benefits.
4 min read
Projections
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Compliance
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Human Resources
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Legal
Legal compliance is critical, but when applied without compassion, it can muddy school culture.
6 min read
This year’s recipients have supported the independent school community by generously sharing their knowledge and financial support, and have innovated in the areas of compensation and AI.
5 min read
Risk & Compliance
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Compliance
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Legal
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Policy
School leaders and counselors both need to understand confidentiality from a legal standpoint and prepare accordingly.
5 min read
CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
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Research
NBOA’s new research report, “Demographics of the Independent School Business Office,” reveals trends across schools, positions and individual career backgrounds and satisfaction.
4 min read
Strategies
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Boards and Trustees
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Employment
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Salary
When food service workers expressed financial needs, the school negotiated wage raises and developed a staff compensation system.
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Other Duties As Assigned
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Culture
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Facilities
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Leadership
This business officer has come to treasure his weekend duties, even navigating heavy traffic on airport runs.
4 min read
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