ISCA Events
Is your board of trustees focused solely on the problems of today, or is there time in the agenda to address the challenges and opportunities of the future? Join NAIS Chief Innovation Officer Tim Fish to discuss how boards can respond to the demands of an ever-changing educational landscape with increasing market and financial pressures, […]
Hiring the next Head for your school is a very challenging process with sometimes less than ideal results. There is growing concern across the country among the independent school community about the frequency of Head transitions and the duration of tenure. Tom Olverson has been discussing the growing concern of Head leadership, the inherent shortcomings […]
Why are diversity, equity, and inclusion so critical for educational environments, and what is the role of an independent school board when it comes to fostering and supporting a school’s commitment to these principles? This one-hour virtual conference will provide a rationale, framework, and actionable “what now?” steps that boards can take, both to assess […]
If you are a newly elected Board Chair at your school, congratulations! This webinar is designed to help you both enjoy and succeed in your new leadership role by providing you with practical guidance and tips for your first year. The role of Board Chair will present unique challenges and may demand a different skill […]
Enjoy the company of your fellow ISCA members at The Penn Club the night before our ISCA conference. It is a wonderful opportunity to meet and network with colleagues before the conference the following day! Guests are welcome to join you; we hope to see you there! Go to the 'Fall Conference 2019' menu heading […]
Save The Date! See conference details under the Fall Conference 2019 menu heading.
In this lively, interactive webinar format, experienced legal counsel to hundreds of independent schools will discuss the following critical governance questions: • When should the Head of School call the Board Chair – and/or legal counsel – to resolve an issue? • When should the Board Chair involve the Executive Committee (or the entire Board)? […]
As Board Chair, how you manage conflicts of interest and assure open and honest deliberation affects all aspects of your school’s operations and is critical to making good decisions, avoiding legal problems and public scandals, and remaining focused on your school’s mission. You value your board members for their personal and professional knowledge, experience and […]
Join ISCA for a live video conference call facilitated by ISCA leadership and NAIS, Director of Leadership and Governance, Anne-Marie Balzano to discuss the issues and concerns Board Chairs are facing during this COVID-19 crisis. We want to support you as you navigate these unprecedented events and there is value in sharing and learning from […]
Join ISCA for a webinar led by Sara Goldsmith Schwartz, founder and president of Schwartz Hannum PC and counsel to more than 250 educational institutions. Sara will provide independent schools’ Board Chairs with an overview of the Head of School contract process – both initial and renewal contracts. Sara will outline the key terms to […]