BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISCA - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISCA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iscachairs.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISCA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200609T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200528T205202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200604T194842Z UID:1270-1591693200-1591696800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar Series: Enduring in Spite of Calamity - Making Time for the Work that Matters! DESCRIPTION:Numerous agencies estimate that as many as 15% of America’s private schools are operating on the fiscal edge of viability.  How can Boards free up as much as 40% of their meeting to focus on the issues that really matter?  It sounds like a pipe dream\, but research has proven that it’s possible.  In this webinar\, we will discuss the importance of creating an inclusive environment for make-or-break conversations\, what steps boards need to take\, and what actions will keep schools from a financial calamity. \nPresented by The Education Group:  Susan Lair\, Dennis Campbell\, Dave Davies\, Laura Fuller\, Bob Kirkpatrick\, Harry McKay\, Neil Mufson\, and Michael Murphy \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-series-enduring-in-spite-of-calamity-making-time-for-the-work-that-matters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200528T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200516T012610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200516T012610Z UID:1266-1590663600-1590667200@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat DESCRIPTION:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chats are facilitated conversations that provide an opportunity for ISCA Board Chairs to share information\, ask questions and receive support during these challenging circumstances.   \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200521T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200421T224913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200427T225322Z UID:1219-1590066000-1590069600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:New Board Chair Group Call DESCRIPTION:If you are a new board chair in the ’19 – ’20 year and ISCA member\, please join us for this group call that is designed to provide peer networking and support to first time board chairs.  Experienced ISCA board chairs will help facilitate the call. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/new-board-chair-group-call/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20191127T010129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191127T010129Z UID:1069-1589461200-1589464800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar Series: Sustainability - The Board's Critical Strategic Decision DESCRIPTION:Sustainability is a term that is often misunderstood and misapplied to an independent school.  In this webinar\, Terry Moore will help us understand that long-term sustainability is based upon decisions and choices that the Board makes.  Further\, we will look at ISM’s research-based Stability Markers so that you will be well-prepared to help your Board make sound decisions that keep long-term sustainability at the forefront. \nPresented by Terry Moore\, Executive Consultant\, Independent School Management \n  \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-series-sustainability-the-boards-critical-strategic-decision/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200425T002036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200425T002036Z UID:1223-1588849200-1588852800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat: Executing Board Oversight Responsibilities DESCRIPTION:Effective governance during a crisis is challenging. Boards are often criticized for not doing enough or being in the weeds. Are you clear about your responsibilities and where decision making lies during this crisis? Join your fellow board chairs in discussing how you are navigating your goverance responsibilities and providing oversight on health and safety and legal risk. Guest facilitator\, David Wolowitz\, McLane Middleton \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat-executing-board-oversight-responsibilities/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200420T234004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T234004Z UID:1216-1588345200-1588348800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat: Contingency Planning for Fall 2020 DESCRIPTION:In light of the uncertain trajectory of the COVID-19 crisis\, boards need to insure that their school is prepared for various scenarios in the fall. Join your fellow board chairs in discussing what contingney plans should be deliberated in preparation for fall 2020. Guest facilitators are John Farber and his fellow partners from RG175. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat-contingency-planning-for-fall-2020/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200418T014456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200418T014456Z UID:1211-1588068000-1588071600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat: How the Board Can Support Fundraising During the COVID-19 Crisis DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow Board Chairs for a conversation on how Trustees can play an important role in donor relations and fundraising efforts during this crisis. Fundraising experts\, Rob Bull and Kate Luke of The Compass Group\, will join us for this conversation and lend their guidance and expertise. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat-how-the-board-can-support-fundraising-during-the-covid-19-crisis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200424T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200420T233254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T233254Z UID:1214-1587740400-1587744000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat: Strategic Opportunities to Promote Your School DESCRIPTION:Are there new and creative ways to position the school in a positive light as a result of the challenges encountered by the COVID-19 crisis?  Join your fellow ISCA board chairs to discuss ways to think strategically about your school and its market sustainability through this crisis. Guest facilitators will be John Farber and his fellow partners from RG175. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat-strategic-opportunities-to-promote-your-school/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200416T221302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200416T221302Z UID:1208-1587481200-1587484800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat: HOS Transition DESCRIPTION:For those members that have a new Head of School beginning this summer\, we invite you to join the conversation about how you are managing this transition amidst this crisis and potential continuing social distancing recommendations.  Share your concerns and ideas with your peers who are managing the same thing.  We will be joined by Dr. Jerry Larson\, Managing Partner at Educational Directions who has provided expert guidance on HOS transitions. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat-hos-transition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200408T103000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20190916T202031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200404T021012Z UID:1009-1586336400-1586341800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar Series: Contracts and Compensation for the Head of School: Tips\, Traps and Best Practices in General and in the COVID-19 Context DESCRIPTION: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 include in Head of School employment agreements\, examine benchmarking requirements and best practices for establishing a Head’s salary\, address rebuttable presumption obligations\, and also review current trends in benefits being provided to Heads. \nWill the Head be residing on campus? The webinar will review best practices and legal requirements for housing arrangements\, including housing guidelines and an analysis of the tax consequences of conferring this benefit.  Real world examples of legal disputes between schools and Heads will be discussed and used as learning opportunities. \nSara will also address several of the unique issues arising in the COVID-19 crisis\, such as:  succession planning\, interim plans\, contingencies for enrollment and more\, evergreen provisions\, and bylaws considerations. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-series-the-boards-fiduciary-responsibilities-for-the-head-of-school-compensation-package/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20200325T005158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T005158Z UID:1150-1585753200-1585756800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 ISCA Chair Chat DESCRIPTION: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 each other. What are the biggest issues you are discussing now\, what resources and support do you need? We hope you will join us. Tell us how you are doing and what you need. If you have a specific topic that you want to discuss\, please email that to bethany@iscachairs.org by Friday\, 3/27. \n*Note:  This call will be limited to 24 members to allow for small group conversations.  If you were unable to register for this call because it reached capacity\, please email bethany@iscachairs.org to sign up for a second call to be scheduled. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/covid-19-isca-chair-chat/ ORGANIZER;CN="Bethany Di Napoli":MAILTO:bethany@iscachairs.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200303T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20191121T022555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191121T022555Z UID:1062-1583240400-1583244000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar Series: Managing Conflict-of-Interest Challenges for Independent School Boards\, Including Parent Board Members DESCRIPTION: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 engagement with your school and community; but these board members also face challenges in making unbiased\, independent decisions on behalf of the school precisely because of their relationships to the school and the community.  Almost every independent school has parent board members and they present a unique conflict-of-interest challenge during board decision making. \nIn this webinar\, Daniel L. Kurtz and Shveta Kakar will help Board Chairs recognize potential problematic conflicts of interest and how to best manage them.  They will provide expert guidance and best practices on creating a conflict of interest policy and the need for proper disclosure as well as procedures for responding to existing conflicts. \nPresented by Daniel L. Kurtz and Shveta Kakar\, Partners at Pryor Cashman\, LLP in New York City. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-series-managing-conflict-of-interest-challenges-for-independent-school-boards-including-parent-board-members/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20190916T195317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T210234Z UID:1007-1574064000-1574067600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar Series: How the Board Chair\, Head of School and Legal Counsel Can Best Work Together Routinely and During A Crisis DESCRIPTION:In this lively\, interactive webinar format\, experienced legal counsel to hundreds of independent schools will discuss the following critical governance questions: \n• When should the Head of School call the Board Chair – and/or legal counsel – to resolve an issue? \n• When should the Board Chair involve the Executive Committee (or the entire Board)? \n• What should the Board Chair\, Head of School and legal counsel each be doing every year to be sure that the School and the Board are handling routine matters properly? \n• What should each of them be doing now to best prepare themselves if/when there is a crisis? \nUsing real world case studies – selected from situations involving the Firm’s experience and from the headlines – this experienced education law attorney will discuss and illuminate the governance\, legal\, moral and practical perspectives on each of these queries and more. \nPresented by Sara Goldsmith Schwartz\, Founder and President of Schwartz Hannum\, PC a law firm based in Andover\, MA. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-series-how-the-board-chair-head-of-school-and-legal-counsel-can-best-work-together-routinely-and-during-a-crisis/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T041500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191025T113000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20190507T170538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T074513Z UID:781-1571976900-1572003000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA 2019 Fall Governance Conference DESCRIPTION:Save The Date!  See conference details under the Fall Conference 2019 menu heading. URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-2019-fall-governance-conference/ LOCATION:New York City END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T163000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20190917T193233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T193233Z UID:1011-1571925600-1571934600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Member Dinner Reception DESCRIPTION: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! \nGo to the ‘Fall Conference 2019’ menu heading on our website for more details and to register! URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-member-dinner-reception/ LOCATION:Online Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20190802T223015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T081019Z UID:973-1569416400-1569420000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar Series: Setting Yourself Up for Success: Tips for New Board Chairs DESCRIPTION: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 set than you are used to.  The experienced independent school Board Chairs leading this webinar will help you get started on the right foot and set you up for a successful and enjoyable Board Chair experience. \nPresented by ISCA Vice Chairs of the Board of Directors.  Timothy Matlack\, Former Chair of St. Andrews Episcopal School\, Potomac\, MD and Oliver Gil Prince\, Former Chair of Asheville School\, Asheville\, NC  \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/setting-yourself-up-for-success-tips-for-new-board-chairs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20181018T010620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T193427Z UID:630-1557230400-1557234000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Governance Responsibilities for Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion DESCRIPTION: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 where they are and to move forward as stewards of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in their school communities. We will identify vital governance responsibilities\, including cultivating these principles within the board itself\, and explore effective structures and practices for school leadership. \nAlison Park is the founder of Blink\, a consultancy that has partnered with schools\, non-profits\, corporations\, and government agencies across the country to advance their commitments and impacts in diversity\, equity\, and inclusion. A former English teacher and cross-country coach\, Alison holds a B.A. in African Studies from Yale University and two Master’s degrees from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. She has served on the Board of Trustees of Park Day School\, on the Advisory Board of the Mosaic Project\, and on the Board of Directors of SMART\, an educational access organization in San Francisco\, CA. \nREGISTER URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/governance-responsibilities-for-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Screen-Shot-2019-04-01-at-2.26.26-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20180919T010346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T205339Z UID:593-1551960000-1551963600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Transforming the Head Search Process: Hiring For Leadership vs the Resumé DESCRIPTION: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 of the Head Search process\, the unintentional biases search committees bring to the process and how to really determine and hire for the leadership qualities your school needs. \nTom Olverson is a consultant with the independent school consulting firm\, RG175.  Tom is a thirty-eight year veteran in independent schools serving as headmaster for twenty seven of those years and has served as a Trustee of Tenacre School in Wellesley\, MA. Tom has written numerous articles for independent school publications including\, Ensure Head Search Success – Counter Three Biasesand The Case for Leadership – Advice for Search Committees (and New Head). \nREGISTER URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-transforming-the-head-search-process-hiring-for-leadership-vs-the-resume/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20180919T010938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T205141Z UID:592-1548158400-1548162000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: What Innovative Boards Should Be Considering in Today's Independent School Landscape DESCRIPTION: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\, rapid technological developments\, and the new needs of millennial parents. This session will present frameworks for innovation\, case studies of schools that have embarked on innovation journeys\, as well as practical advice to guide board-level strategic and generative discussions. \nTim Fish is the Chief Innovative Officer at NAIS and former assistant headmaster for academic affairs at McDonogh School\, Maryland.  \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-what-innovative-boards-should-be-considering-in-todays-independent-school-landscape/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20180919T010935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T204917Z UID:591-1542283200-1542286800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Leveraging The Board's Collective Network to Ensure Fiscal and Reputational Sustainability DESCRIPTION:Marketing-savvy independent school trustees recognize that their school’s sustainability will increasingly depend on creating partnerships with the regional community. These alliances – strategically important to creating a robust public presence – will attract future enrollment\, enhance learning\, and power-up fundraising.  As a board chair\, insure all your members know how to maximize their ambassadorial role.  Join independent school education marketing veteran Mike Connor for the questions to ask and the connections you need to make that will allow your school to thrive in today’s fiercely competitive environment. \n  \nMike Connor is President of Connor Associates\, a marketing\, advancement and strategic thinking consulting firm. Mike is co-author of the National Association of Independent Schools’ (NAIS) book\, Marketing Independent Schools in the 21st Century. His white paper\, It’s What’s Inside That Counts: Maximizing Internal Marketing\, has been digitally published by NAIS and many state\, regional\, provincial\, and international independent school associations.  Mike also authored the article\, Expectations Rising for School Trustees\,that appeared in the December 2016 issue of the Trustee‘s Letter. \n  \nREGISTER\n  URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-leveraging-the-boards-collective-network-to-ensure-fiscal-and-reputational-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20180919T010932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T204653Z UID:589-1539259200-1539262800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Role of the Board in a Crisis: Hope is Not a Strategy DESCRIPTION:When the school is in crisis\, the head of school expects and needs their board chair to be a partner and provide strategic guidance. While schools excel at preparing for weather and fire\, crisis preparation is often a footnote. Crisis planning and training should be at the top of school and board leadership’s to do list. The board should be familiar with the school’s crisis plan and know their roles\, boundaries and guiding principles of good conduct. In this hour\, we will focus on the “pain points” that board chairs face which include information sharing\, who should the chair bring in at the onset\, if anyone\, when to inform the full board\, managing the leaks\, confidentiality and more.  We will also look at the five major mistakes a board can make. \nJim Hulbert\, J.D.\, is the managing partner at The Jane Group\, an international crisis communications consulting firm in Chicago.  Jim is the lead consultant on governance and board matters and complex legal matters in the US and internationally.  Jim works closely with Board Chairs and their executive committees to manage leadership challenges and best practices in governance.  He trains school leadership in crisis management on highly sensitive matters\, including sexual misconduct issues. \n  \nREGISTER URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-the-role-of-the-board-in-a-crisis-hope-is-not-a-strategy/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180424T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20180206T001732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T031948Z UID:372-1524560400-1524564000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Measuring the Health of School Culture - The Power of Engagement DESCRIPTION:Today\, independent school Boards are expected to know more about the health of the schools they serve than just what is revealed in fiscal\, enrollment and fundraising vital signs. Insights into school culture come through such things as how people feel they are treated and in whether employees and current parents feel positively connected to and appreciated by the school.\nThis webinar will help Board members understand the difference between the limited information gained from traditional satisfaction surveys and the insights engagement surveys provide. You will learn how engagement can inform leadership decisions and provide objective information to support the value proposition of the school. But\, most importantly\, you will see how information gained from engagement surveys can be used to remove barriers which may affect the school’s enrollment\, fundraising efforts or reputation. \nPresented by George Conway\, President\, Independent Educational Services \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-measuring-the-health-of-school-culture-the-power-of-engagement/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180327T100000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20180125T215703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T031953Z UID:324-1522141200-1522144800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding Best Practices for Data Security at Your School DESCRIPTION:Every independent school faces enormous challenges in managing and protecting sensitive student data within their information systems. It is not a question of if you will be involved in a data breach or similar data security challenge\, but when. It is imperative that schools put in place robust security and privacy safeguards. \nIn this session\, we will discuss oversight strategies for increasing the security of education data systems\, reducing organizational risk and protecting the school from data breach events through the development of strong organizational security policies and data governance programs. \nPresented by Michael Tassey\, Data Security Advisor\, Privacy and Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)\, US Department of Education \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-understanding-best-practices-for-data-security-at-your-school/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180306T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20171114T025052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T031957Z UID:168-1520323200-1520326800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Protecting Student Privacy and Cybersecurity Threats DESCRIPTION:Does your school have adequate policies and procedures in place to address student privacy rights? Has your school considered privacy and data security in connection with the use of online resources?  Federal laws and regulations pertinent to student records will be discussed along with suggestions on how your Board\, in its governance and oversight role\, can take steps to address risk mitigation through appropriate policies and procedures. \nPresented by Stephanie Gold and Michelle Tellock of the law firm Hogan Lovells US LLP. Michelle co-authored the March 2017 NAIS legal advisory\, “Protecting Student Privacy While Using New Technologies and Collecting Student Data.”  Stephanie heads the law firm’s national and international Education practice. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/protecting-student-privacy-and-cybersecurity-threats/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180206T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20171114T025012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T032000Z UID:166-1517904000-1517907600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: The Road Ahead — Key Trends Impacting Private Schools DESCRIPTION:There is a convergence of forces today that\, taken together\, are providing a perfect storm scenario for K-12 private schools. Changing demographics\, increased school choice\, changing consumer attitudes\, a new generation of parents\, and rising tuitions are deeply affecting our markets and impacting enrollment goals. This presentation will explore these forces and outline actions a school can take today to face this changing landscape. \nPresented by Amada Torres\, Vice President of Studies\, Insights and Research\, NAIS \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/the-road-ahead-key-trends-impacting-private-schools/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T080000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20171114T024932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T032002Z UID:164-1516089600-1516089600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Best Evaluate Your Head of School DESCRIPTION:Effective performance evaluations for your Head of School are indispensable in assuring that the board and the Head are aligned on executing your school’s strategy and driving the culture that you believe will enable your school to thrive. \nDuring this webinar your will learn \n\nThe power of aligning your school’s strategy and culture.\nHow to set effective performance goals for your Head.\nHow to define and evaluate the behaviors that you expect the Head to model.\nThe distinction between performance evaluation and identifying professional development opportunities – how and when to use both.\nHow to have effective performance conversations – even in difficult circumstances.\n\nPresented by Oliver Gil Prince\, Executive Coach\, The Prince Group \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/how-to-best-evaluate-your-head-of-school/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171205T090000 DTSTAMP:20260410T195446 CREATED:20171114T024033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180814T032004Z UID:162-1512464400-1512464400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Creating Customized Benchmarking Reports for your Board DESCRIPTION:As your Board discusses key issues like tuition increases\, admissions trends\, parent participation in annual giving\, do you evaluate your school’s trends on key issues over time? How does your school’s trend in admissions compare to other independent schools in your geographic area or compare to other schools of the same type and size? Learn how to create your own customized reports in DASL for benchmarking purposes to enhance your Board’s analysis and decision-making on key strategic issues facing your school. \nPresented by Hilary LaMonte\, Senior Vice President of Data and Analysis for School Leadership (DASL)\, NAIS. \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/creating-customized-benchmarking-reports-for-your-board/ CATEGORIES:events END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR