Business Intelligence
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Extended Day
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Summer Camp
Auxiliary programs brought in higher revenues late pandemic (2021–22) than they did pre-pandemic, and with lower expenses.
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Risk Management
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Safety and Security
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Technology
Don’t Look Back
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Smart security cameras can help schools shift from reactive to proactive responses, but are independent schools tapping their high-tech capabilities?
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Accounting
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Audit
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Technology
AI has never been more accessible, and it will impact every corner of the independent school business office.
Faculty and staff who are empowered to leverage data can tailor interventions and foster a more supportive and inclusive learning environment.
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Change Management
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Leadership
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Technology
AI has never been more accessible, and it will impact every corner of the independent school business office.
Digital education can support the independent school business model in two primary ways.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
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Membership
With an eye for detail and functionality, Miyoshi has helped ensure a greener future at Sandy Spring Friends School.
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
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Maintenance
By meeting rigorous standards for air quality, water purity, lighting and acoustics, Sandy Spring Friends School created a building that fosters both physical and mental well-being.
Projections
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
Cybersecurity is no longer new to independent schools, but as the threats continue to rise, it’s never been more important that your school’s practices are up to date.
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Crisis Management
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Facilities
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Safety and Security
Safe Bets
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When it comes to school safety technology, what actually works? And what is worth the investment?
Other Duties As Assigned
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Environmental Sustainability
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Leadership
Land stewardship for this business officer includes learning from campus beavers, who have improved water quality and retention.
Voices from the Field
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Facilities
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Leadership
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Research
What change is worth the effort? And how to make it happen? Leaders at schools that received this year’s Jeffrey Shields Innovation in School Business Operations engage each other in their answers.
Strategies
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Seven independent schools and an arts education center came together to create a hydroelectric power consortium. Annual savings per school are in the tens of thousands.
School leaders are finding constructive ways to pursue capital projects despite higher materials costs, supply chain disruptions and rising interest rates.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Technology
Independent schools can operationalize their DEI goals using technology.
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Facilities
Investing in accessible facilities goes beyond compliance for most schools — and can have unexpected dividends.
How can we use ChatGPT and related AI in the independent school business office?
When everything costs more, considered and strategic facilities spending is a must.
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Budget
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
The IRA opens the door for nonprofits to take advantage of tax credits associated with solar power.
The rise of the internet has given way to rapid technological advances in the business office.
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