Program Calendar 2008-09

New Business Officer Institute
October 16, 2008 - Tampa, FL

Today's independent school business officer is expected to be a master of many trades, including financial guru, strategic partner to the Head, and project manager for large construction projects. In this one-day seminar taught by experienced business officers, we will explore the increasingly complex role of the business officer in independent schools and provide a forum to create relationships with peers and mentors that will serve participants long after the end of the Institute. Scheduled topics include financial management and budgeting; enrollment and collections; facilities management; and important relationships.
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Registration Fees
NBOA Members: $325
Non-Members: $435
Discount
The New Business Officer Institute will be one day, preceding the Issues in Independent School Law Seminar on October 17. Attend both seminars and receive a $50 discount.

Issues in Independent School Law
October 17, 2008 - Tampa, FL

The business officer’s role as compliance officer has grown increasingly important as independent schools face more and ever-changing rules and regulations. Additionally, business officers’ risk management responsibilities dictate that they institute policies, procedures, and best practices to protect their schools from liability. From background checks on summer camp counselors to policies required of the Board of Trustees to student discipline, there are many potential pitfalls. This seminar will explore these areas and offer strategies to protect the school.
Learn more and register »

Registration Fees
NBOA Members: $325
Non-Members: $435
Discount
The New Business Officer Institute will be one day, preceding the Issues in Independent School Law Seminar on October 17. Attend both seminars and receive a $50 discount.

Institute for Advanced Financial Management
November 9-11, 2008 - Providence, RI

The Institute for Advanced Financial Management is a conference for experienced Business Officers with ten or more years in the profession. The program is designed to be interactive, with Business Officers working in small groups to generate ideas and address issues of importance to independent schools. This year IAFM will focus on building Toolkits for Business Officers. The senior members of our profession will work on specific topics, to share their expertise with one another and develop resources for the profession.

Registration Fees
NBOA Members only: $895

Issues in Independent School Law
January 8, 2009 - San Diego, CA

The business officer’s role as compliance officer has grown increasingly important as independent schools face more and ever-changing rules and regulations. Additionally, business officers’ risk management responsibilities dictate that they institute policies, procedures, and best practices to protect their schools from liability. From background checks on summer camp counselors to policies required of the Board of Trustees to student discipline, there are many potential pitfalls. This seminar will explore these areas and offer strategies to protect the school, and will focus specifically on California state law.

Registration Fees
NBOA Members: $325
Non-Members: $435
Discount
The Issues in Independent School Law seminar will be one day, preceding the Campus Safety Seminar on January 9. Attend both seminars and receive a $50 discount.

Campus Safety Seminar
January 9, 2009 - San Diego, CA

Many independent schools continue to struggle with the tension between the open and welcoming culture traditionally fostered by independent schools, and providing a safe and secure campus. While most schools have so-called crisis plans, there are many other opportunities for schools to create safe campuses. This seminar will explore some of those opportunities, such as crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), a safe schools facilities checklist, mitigation of risk through threat assessments, emergency management protocols, joint incident command, and the all hazards approach to school security.

Registration Fees
NBOA Members: $325
Non-Members: $435
Discount
The Campus Safety Seminar will be one day, following the Issues in Independent School Law seminar on January 8. Attend both seminars and receive a $50 discount.

Symposium 2009
February 23-35, 2009 - Chicago, IL

NBOA's Annual Symposium is our largest and most varied professional development event, offering business officers the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas with experts and colleagues over the course of three days. Sessions range from keynote addresses designed to challenge, to in-depth three-hour seminars, to the ever-popular goldmines.

Registration Fees

	Member	Non-Member
Package	$795	$1150
Monday	$150	$225
Tuesday	$295	$395
Annual Dinner	$150	$150
Wednesday	$295	$395
Wednesday Head	$195	$395
Cancel fee	$100	$100

Issues in Independent School Law
April 20, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA

The business officer’s role as compliance officer has grown increasingly important as independent schools face more and ever-changing rules and regulations. Additionally, business officers’ risk management responsibilities dictate that they institute policies, procedures, and best practices to protect their schools from liability. From background checks on summer camp counselors to policies required of the Board of Trustees to student discipline, there are many potential pitfalls. This seminar will explore these areas and offer strategies to protect the school.

Registration Fees
NBOA Members: $325
Non-Members: $435
Discount
The Issues in Independent School Law seminar will be one day, preceding the Environmental Sustainability Seminar on April 21. Attend both seminars and receive a $50 discount.

Environmental Sustainability Seminar
April 21, 2009 - Philadelphia, PA

As fuel and food prices skyrocket and unusual weather patterns continue to occur all over the planet, it is increasingly apparent that environmental sustainability is a critical issue for our nation and the world. Because independent schools have significant human, and sometimes financial, resources, as well as the independence to implement new and creative initiatives, we have the opportunity to take leadership on this issue. Whether you are just starting to consider environmental sustainability or have already begun to make it a part of your school’s culture, this seminar will offer ideas and strategies to help you along. We will cover many aspects of environmental sustainability, including the connection between facilities, mission, and curriculum; ideas to address environmental sustainability without compromising financial sustainability; sustainable dining; carbon emission reduction; and renewable energy and energy management.

Registration Fees
NBOA Members: $325
Non-Members: $435
Discount
The Environmental Sustainability Seminar will be one day, following the Issues in Independent School Law seminar on April 20. Attend both seminars and receive a $50 discount.