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SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Considerations for Head of School Feedback and Evaluation Design
DESCRIPTION:As Board Chairs and Trustees\, one of your most important and often least understood responsibilities is the feedback to and evaluation of your sole employee\, the Head of School. We will explore the “why and how” of timely feedback and thoughtful head evaluation\, and outline key considerations in designing a dynamic process that supports healthy board-head partnership and creates conditions for professional growth and support\, for both Heads and Boards. We will address important questions including: how to set goals and expectations; how and when to gather feedback; who participates in the process; how evaluation and feedback might evolve for new heads versus long-serving heads; and how to balance formative and summative feedback. Finally\, we’ll explore the powerful intersection between head evaluation and board evaluation\, and how an aligned approach for feedback and assessment drives a strong partnership. \nGreenwich Leadership Partners will lead you in a structured conversation to help you develop a process to carefully consider your individual school context and the needs of your Head and Board. \nPresented by Georgy Ann Peluchiwsky\, Partner\, Greenwich Leadership Partners \n*Please note that published event times are Eastern Time \n \nRegister\n 
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-considerations-for-head-of-school-feedback-and-evaluation-design/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T110000
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SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Board Guidance for Key Endowment Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to dive deep into the topic of endowment addressing the real and complicated issues board’s grapple with related to endowment. Regardless of whether you currently have an endowment or are considering starting one\, this webinar will offer useful guidance. Should your school have an endowment? How do you know if building on a current endowment is really the right priority for your school? How do you set endowment goals? What does a good board endowment policy cover? Bring your own endowment questions to this webinar for expert feedback. \nPresented by Herb Soles\, CFRE\, IAP-L\, ISM Consultant \n*Note that published event times are Eastern Time \n \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-board-guidance-for-key-endowment-decisions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T110000
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CREATED:20220126T010932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T010932Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Decision Making in Times of Uncertainty
DESCRIPTION:There is no shortage of sources of uncertainty in the world. Unfortunately\, many organizations find the overwhelming amount of uncertainty debilitating. It completely stymies their efforts to make decisions and move their organizations forward. By understanding uncertainty and the different types of ambiguity we face\, boards can take action sooner or at least make plans to act once the ambiguity is resolved. This approach accelerates decision making and enables boards and administration to position themselves for action\, gather the right information they need to make informed decisions\, and manage risks inherent in the decisions they’ll make. Join nationally recognized leadership expert\, Mike Figliuolo of thoughtLEADERS for this timely webinar and learn the principles of how to make strategic decisions amidst uncertainty.  \nPresented by Mike Figliuolo\, Managing Director\, thoughtLEADERS\, LLC. \n*Note that published event times are Eastern Time \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-decision-making-in-times-of-uncertainty/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20220126T010453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T010453Z
UID:1872-1644919200-1644922800@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Board Chair Succession -  How to Create a Successful Transition
DESCRIPTION:Your term as Board Chair is coming to an end\, and it is time to name your successor. You may or may not know how you became Chair\, but you do know that you want this leadership transition to be seamless and supported by both the Head and the Board.  \nWhat are the governance issues? What guiding principles help? What does a good process look like? Join us for this webinar presented by Lynn Wendell and learn more about how your Board can successfully transition to the next Chair as well as how to handle some common “tricky” situations.  \nPresented by Lynn Wendell\, Consultant and ISCA Board Member \n*Note that published event times are Eastern Time \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-board-chair-succession-how-to-create-a-successful-transition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20220203T012952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T212452Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Member Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow ISCA members for an open forum conversation on issues you want to discuss\, seek input on\, and share experiences about. Roundtable discussions will be held on the first Monday of the month from 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET\, February through June.  Sessions will be facilitated but not recorded. \nDates for the Roundtable discussion are: \nFebruary 7\nMarch 7\nApril 4\nMay 2\nJune 6 \nRegister individually for sessions. \n*Note that published event times are Eastern Time\n \nRegister\n 
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/1881/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20211216T201124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211216T201124Z
UID:1852-1643706000-1643709600@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  What Board Chairs Wish Heads of School Knew About Their Role
DESCRIPTION:Partnerships are stronger when they are built on empathy and mutual understanding. The partnership between Board Chairs and Heads of School (HOS) is no exception. Learn what ISCA’s own membership had to say about the unique challenges and pressures facing board chairs and what they want HOS to better understand about their role. This webinar will provide suggestions on how to forge a deeper\, more productive partnership between the HOS and Board Chair. Invite your Head of School to join you for this webinar!  \nPresented by Allegra Lawrence-Hardy\, Vice President of ISCA \n*Note that published event times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-what-board-chairs-wish-heads-of-school-knew-about-their-role/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20211207T094343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211207T094343Z
UID:1843-1641895200-1641900600@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  What Every Board Should Know About Bylaws
DESCRIPTION:A private school’s bylaws are a foundational governance document and should be routinely and systematically updated for compliance with applicable laws and best practices.  Bylaws will ideally include provisions on topics such as the powers held by the Board of Trustees; how trustees and officers are selected for their roles and removed therefrom; how Board meetings are called and conducted; steps required for the Board to act on matters brought before it; committee mandates; the Head of School’s role on the Board; how trustees can protect themselves from potential liability in connection with their service; and lessons learned from the COVID-19 climate. \nSara Goldsmith Schwartz\, Founder and President of the law firm Schwartz Hannum PC\, will facilitate a lively\, interactive webinar about how to update a private school’s bylaws\, including issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic\, and how bylaws intersect with the policies required by IRS Form 990. \n*Note that published program times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-what-every-board-should-know-about-bylaws/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T111500
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CREATED:20210913T070015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211112T005515Z
UID:1809-1638871200-1638875700@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Who Decides?...And How Do You Decide Who Decides?
DESCRIPTION:If your board and administration are bumping up against boundaries about what decisions are in the Head/staff domain\, whic are shared fairly equally\, and whcih are mostly for the Board to decide\, you are not alone! In fact\, where to draw lines between governance/Board and operations/management used to be simpler.  \nIn today’s complex\, and sometime chaotic world\, the lines are blurrier. Because the issues schools are facing are becoming increasingly politicized\, charged with emotion\, and potentially divisive\, there has perhaps never been a better time to think about and discuss who decides and how you decide who decides –the focus of this webinar. \nPresented by Dr. Cathy Trower\, Principal and President\, Trower & Trower\, Inc. \n*Note that published event times are Eastern Time \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-who-decides-and-how-do-you-decide-who-decides/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211201T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20211111T092105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T092105Z
UID:1836-1638349200-1638352800@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat -  Board Dashboards
DESCRIPTION:As an extension of the Online Forum queries about board dashboards\, this Chair Chat will allow members to share and discuss how to best use board dashboards and for what purposes. \nFacilitated by Georgy Ann Peluchiwsky\, Travis Warren and Matt Wojewuczki \nNote:  Published meeting times are Eastern Time \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-board-dashboards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210821T063549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T063549Z
UID:1801-1637056800-1637060400@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: People and Perimeter - Defining School Safety and Security
DESCRIPTION:What is the Board’s role in ensuring that their school is safe and secure?  \nDelivering on your moral and fiduciary responsibilities to both protect people and safeguard assets is no longer just the purview of school leadership and the insurance carrier. In today’s reactive world\, learn how the strongest schools embrace an inside-out approach from the Board room throughout the institution. All of the related research shows that people\, process\, and protocol ultimately are the best defense. What can you do as a Board Chair to engage the Board and school staff in embracing the most effective\, manageable\, and people focused approach to comprehensive school safety and security? The first step is understanding the landscape\, the terminology\, and the recent developments that are part of this complex topic. \nWhat will participants get out of attending this session? \n● Comprehensive definition of school safety and security \n● Understanding the difference between risk management and threat assessment \n● The Board’s role in prioritizing a culture of safety and security \nPresented by Steve Mandell\, Big Back Pack LLC \n*Note that published event times are Eastern time zone \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-people-and-perimeter-defining-school-safety-and-security/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210516T073427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T073427Z
UID:1700-1635408000-1635505200@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Fall Governance Conference
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE –  October 28 -29\, 2021 \nISCA will be holding its Annual Fall Governance Conference virtually this year on October 28-29\, 2021.   Details on the program will be announced soon but please save the date so you can join us! There may be opportunities to gather together in small groups to view the conference  in your geographic region.
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-fall-governance-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210822T164246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210822T164246Z
UID:1803-1633608000-1651150800@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA New Chair Chats
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new board chair in the ’21 – ’22 year\, join us for our New Chair Chats that will be facilitated conversations with experienced board chairs. Connect with other first year board chairs\, discuss challenges you might be facing\, and find support and guidance. \nDates for ISCA New Chats are: \nThursday\, October 7th   4:00 pm ET \nThursday\, December 9th   4:00 pm ET \nThursday\, February 24th   4:00 pm ET \nThursday\, April 28th   4:00 pm ET \nYou can register for any of our New Chair Chats by clicking the button below \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-new-chair-chats-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210821T061849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210821T061849Z
UID:1799-1633604400-1633608000@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Appointing an Interim Head of School:  When? Why? How?
DESCRIPTION:Every governing body should be prepared to appoint an interim leader\, whether it is part of a long-term succession plan or as a risk-management strategy. This webinar will start with the decision to appoint a short-term leader: When does it make the most sense and what are the potential costs and benefits? Then we’ll talk about how and where schools find interim heads based on their circumstances and timing. How does an interim search compare to – and connect with – the search for a long-term appointee? Finally\, we’ll share some tips for making the most of an interim’s tenure. What can a board do to maximize excitement and confidence among all stakeholders through an extended leadership transition? \nPresented by Jo Butler and Zachary White\, Butler/White Strategies \n*Note that published event times are Eastern time zone \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-appointing-an-interim-head-of-school-when-why-how-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210913T215333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T050122Z
UID:1811-1632744000-1632747600@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Experienced Board Chairs
DESCRIPTION:If you are a current Board Chair that has served 4 or more years in your leadership role\, join us for this conversation to explore what kind of programming interests and needs you have for this upcoming year.  Are there more advanced skills or nuanced topics related to governance and leadership that you would be interested in learning more about and what issues are you currently finding challenging to deal with as Board Chair? \nWe look forward to connecting with you and having you connect with each other. \n*Please note that published event times are Eastern Time. \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-experienced-board-chairs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210821T052559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T045754Z
UID:1797-1632214800-1632218400@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Inclusivity in Fundraising -  The Board's Role
DESCRIPTION:A strong culture and a clearly articulated approach to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion (DEI) are essential\, in both the short and long-term\, if schools hope to achieve ambitious fundraising goals. As schools seek to advance their mission\, a focus on DEI is not only the right thing to do\, it is critical in motivating prospective donors and inspiring greater philanthropy. In that context\, how can Boards ensure inclusive fundraising practices at their school? DEI\, as it relates to fundraising\, can start with establishing values and policies that shape how a school engages with its constituents. How\, for example\, are fundraising practices perceived by different constituent groups? Given the inherently exclusive nature of fundraising\, how can the Board help to create both a culture of DEI\, and fundraising programs that reflect those values in support of the school’s mission and priorities? \nIn this session\, you will have the opportunity to ask hard questions\, to learn from your peers\, and to reflect on ways that you can lead your school that will result in more inclusive fundraising practices and\, ultimately\, greater philanthropic support. \nPresented by: Bob Weston (CCS Practice Lead\, Independent Schools)\, Polly Breit (CCS Vice President) and An Nguyen (CCS Vice President) \n*Note that published event times are Eastern time zone \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-inclusivity-in-fundraising-the-boards-role/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T123000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210819T230512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T230512Z
UID:1794-1630063800-1630067400@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat:  Back to School
DESCRIPTION:ISCA Chair Chats are designed to have board chairs connect with each other through facilitated conversation and are less formal than ISCA webinars. As we are preparing for ‘back to school\,’ this Chair Chat will allow members to share what governance related challenges they may be facing as we start a new school year with COVID still presenting logistical challenges for schools. Join us for the conversation! \n*Please note that published meeting times are Eastern time zone.  \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-back-to-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T104500
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210715T081111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210715T081111Z
UID:1751-1627459200-1627469100@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Navigating Legal Risk as a New Board Chair -  Tips\, Traps and the Top Ten Risks
DESCRIPTION:In this lively and interactive session\, experienced education and employment lawyer Sara Schwartz will facilitate a a conversation for independent school board chairs about this year’s top legal issues. Kathryn Francis\, Immediate Past Chair of The Hockaday School\, will join Sara to offer a practical\, experienced Board Chair perspective. Sara and Kathryn will discuss how to best use legal counsel in navigating current hot topics as they evole\, such as: COVID-19; Black Lives Matter; good governance; transgender students; HOS hiring\, management\, and termination; sexual misconduct; labor unrest; and enterprise risk management. Case studies will be used throughout the program to highlight real world situations and practical solutions.  \nPresented by Sara Goldsmith Schwartz\, Schwartz Hannum PC and Kathryn Francis\, Immediate Past Chair\, The Hockaday School \n*Please note that published webinar times are ET;  all ISCA members are invited to join this special webinar that is scheduled as part of ISCA’s New Chair at the Table training. \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-navigating-legal-risk-as-a-new-board-chair-tips-traps-and-the-top-ten-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210621T213653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T213653Z
UID:1734-1626249600-1627470000@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:New Chair at the Table
DESCRIPTION:If you are a new board chair in 2021\, this training is for you!  We will help you prepare for a successful tenure as Board Chair!  See program details on our website.  This training is free for members and $425 for non-members. \nProgram dates are July 14\, 21 and 28\, 2021. \nMore Information
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/new-chair-at-the-table/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210604T072148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T212227Z
UID:1722-1624525200-1624528800@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Appointing an Interim Head of School:  When? Why? How?
DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2021! NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED! \nEvery governing body should be prepared to appoint an interim leader\, whether it is part of a long-term succession plan or as a risk-management strategy. This webinar will start with the decision to appoint a short-term leader: When does it make the most sense and what are the potential costs and benefits? Then we’ll talk about how and where schools find interim heads based on their circumstances and timing. How does an interim search compare to – and connect with – the search for a long-term appointee? Finally\, we’ll share some tips for making the most of an interim’s tenure. What can a board do to maximize excitement and confidence among all stakeholders through an extended leadership transition? \nPresented by Jo Butler and Zachary White\, Butler/White Strategies
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-appointing-an-interim-head-of-school-when-why-how/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T101500
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210604T064824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T064919Z
UID:1720-1623920400-1623924900@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Beyond Admit!
DESCRIPTION:Join AISAP Executive Director\, Janice Crampton\, for an interactive session focused on the understanding of admission and enrollment as a practice and a strategy towards mission promises and financial thrive-ability.\nGoals of this session include:\nDevelop an understanding of the six key influences that drive enrollment management.\nHighlight the areas needing Board support and guidance and necessary involvement\, oversight and direction.\nClarify where stepping out and away is critically essential to institutional success. \nPresented by Janice Crampton\, Executive Director\, Association of Independent School Admission Professionals (AISAP) \n*Note that published event times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-beyond-admit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210130T015435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210430T184233Z
UID:1595-1623142800-1623146400@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Start Strong - Effective Strategies for Onboarding New Trustees
DESCRIPTION:As you prepare to welcome new members to your board\, a well-designed onboarding process will help ensure they become engaged and skilled trustees who will make meaningful contributions in the years to come. Anne Marie Balzano will share research based recommendations for orienting and supporting new trustees during the first year. \nPresented by: Anne Marie Balzano\, Senior Governance Strategist\, Mission & Data \n*Note: Published event times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-start-strong-effective-strategies-for-onboarding-new-trustees/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210527T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210427T233904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T233904Z
UID:1687-1622109600-1622113200@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Hope\, Anxiety\, Fantasy & Reality:  The Board's Role in Onboarding a New\, but Experienced\, Head of School
DESCRIPTION:The arrival of a new Head triggers an inevitable range of emotions and expectations in every school community. Although much of the focus is on the new Head’s actions as they enter a school community\, the transition to new leadership is ultimately the Board’s responsibility. This webinar will provide an overview of the Board’s responsibility to understand the complexities involved in a leadership transition and its role in creating the conditions for a successful onboarding of a new\, experienced Head.  \nPresented by Bob Fricker\, Consultant\, Carney Sandoe \nNote:  All published event times are Eastern Time \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-hope-anxiety-fantasy-reality-the-boards-role-in-onboarding-a-new-but-experienced-head-of-school/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210427T232809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210427T232809Z
UID:1685-1621936800-1621940400@iscachairs.org
SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Supporting the First-Time Head of School
DESCRIPTION:First-time Heads of School present different challenges and opportunities as they approach their work with the Board and other school constituencies. In this webinar\, you will learn how to best approach onboarding and supporting the first-time Head of School to ensure success and help them flourish in their new role. From Board to budget to culture\, the first-time head in the first years will need your support and partnership in unique ways. This webinar will guide you in developing a tailored onboarding plan for your first-time Head of School.  \nPresented by Shannan Schuster\, Consultant\, Independent School Management \n*Note:  Published times are Eastern Time\n \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-supporting-the-first-time-head-of-school/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210113T004802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T004802Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat:  Improving the Performance of Committees and Committee Chairs
DESCRIPTION:Committee work is the engine of the board and where trustees are most engaged in their board work. Board Chairs can create the right conditions for committee chairs to effectively lead their committees and create paths for leadership development. In this session\, you will learn how to create the right conditions to support successful committee work as well as receive training tools to prepare your Committee Chairs for their leadership responsibilities.  \nFacilitated by Lynn Wendell\, Consultant \n*Note: published times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-improving-the-performance-of-committees-and-committee-chairs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20200910T204202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T201014Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA New Chair Chats
DESCRIPTION:ISCA members who are new Board Chairs in the ’20 – ’21 year are invited to join this series of conversations that will give new chairs the opportunity to share their experiences and challenges during their first year as Board Chair and find support and guidance from our experienced board chair facilitators.  \nAll ISCA New Chair Chats are scheduled from 3:00 – 4:00 pm EST on the following dates: \nThursday\, October 8\, 2020\nThursday\, December 10\, 2020\nThursday\, February 11\, 2021\nThursday\, April 8\, 2021 \nTo register for any of these dates\, click the button below \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-new-chair-chats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210318T063148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T070016Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat:  Strategies for Board Chairs to Help Prevent COVID Related Burnout in Heads of School
DESCRIPTION:While stress\, even in the most harmonious of environments\, can be an expected part of a Head of School’s position\, nothing could have prepared them\, or you\, for the overwhelming demands and challenges that have been faced in this past year. \nAs board chairs\, you have expressed concern for your Heads during this time and often struggle to find ways to provide the right kind of support. There are strategies\, however\, that can help you \, help them\, as they strive to safely guide their schools through these most trying times.  \nThis workshop is designed to do just that: \nIdentify signs that will help gauge the stress level of the Head. \nDiscover strategies to aid the Head in their stress management. \nHave the language\, responses and questions to understand\, validate and support the challenges the Head is facing.  \nPresented by Suzi Conklin Nance\, best selling author\, and founder of Newport Center for Hypnotherapy \n*Note that all event times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-strategies-for-board-chairs-to-help-prevent-covid-related-burnout-in-head-of-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T090000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20201123T042810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T043226Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  The COVID-19 Disruption (Part 2):  What Should Our School Do?
DESCRIPTION:In this second webinar of a two-part series\, Terry Moore of ISM\, will discuss how your school can respond to the predicted shift in the independent school marketplace. Learn about the mergers and acquisitions mindset that is settling into schools; evaluate whether or not your school should consider a merger opportunity and learn how mergers are different in the independent school space as compared to the for-profit market.  \nPresented by Terry Moore\, Executive Consultant\, Independent School Management (ISM) \n*Please note that published webinar times are EST. \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-the-covid-19-disruption-part-2-what-should-our-school-do/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210301T110000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210129T010436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T010436Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat - Rethinking Board and Committee Structures
DESCRIPTION:In response to member interest in discussing how boards are organizing themselves with regard to board and committee structure\, governance expert\, Cathy Trower\, will facilitate a conversation among members highlighting important considerations to take into account on this topic. Two ISCA board chairs\, Stacie Lissette of Mercersburg Academy and Derek Jokelson of The Philadelphia School\, will also share how their recently transformed board and committee structures are working for them. \nFacilitated by Cathy Trower\, Ph. D.\, Trower & Trower \n*Note that published event times are ET. \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-rethinking-board-and-committee-structures/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210218T235807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T235807Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout - Policy and Risk Management Recommendations for Independent School Boards
DESCRIPTION:Vaccines against the coronavirus will soon be available to K-12 educators and staff (if not already)\, so it is time to start planning for the rollout at your school. As school governance leaders\, it is important for you to understand which approaches will promote campus health and safety\, and when and how schools need to accommodate resistance from community members to receiving their shot in the arm. Susan Schorr\, Vice-Chair of McLane Middleton’s Education Law Practice Group\, will guide a discussion analyzing the pros and cons of mandating vaccines versus strongly recommending inoculation; accommodating legitimate exemptions to vaccinations; describing where things stand with students and vaccination; and providing recommendations for vaccine and pandemic protocols and policies. \nPresented by Susan Schorr\, Vice-Chair Education Practice Law Group\, McLane Middleton \n*Note that published event times are ET. \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-policy-and-risk-management-recommendations-for-independent-school-boards/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T090000
DTSTAMP:20260607T095026
CREATED:20210127T033955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210127T033955Z
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SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar:  Memorializing the Work of the Board - Proactive Strategies for Creating and Maintaining Board Documents
DESCRIPTION:The memorialization and documentation of the work of the Board is unfortunately an area that is often left to chance. Bylaws\, Board minutes\, committee reports and the other documents created as part of the board’s work are all necessary materials that boards are obligated to maintain and can support the school in times of crises. Many of these documents are necessary to establish a defense in the case of a legal charge. We have invited Caryn Pass to discuss board documents and documentation and the strategies for creating and maintaining them in a legally compliant and strategic manner.  \nPresented by Caryn Pass\, Chair\, Education Practice\, Venable LLP \n* Note:  published webinar times are ET \nRegister
URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-memorializing-the-work-of-the-board-proactive-strategies-for-creating-and-maintaining-board-documents/
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