In this webinar Pete Commons, a lawyer who has helped negotiate hundreds of Head of School employment agreements, will share his perspective on how Board Chairs and Heads can work to find a fair agreement that provides support for Heads and security for schools. He will provide guidance for Board Chairs on timing, approach, perspectives, […]

Join ISM Consultant Phil Higginson in exploring four key trends in major gift campaigns for independent schools of any size. In this post-pandemic era, staying atop donors’ priorities and employing nuanced approaches to fundraising are essential for a successful campaign. Phil will present considerations on how your board can incorporate these trends and new strategies […]

For New Board Chairs and their Heads of School In your new role as board chair, you and your head will set the tone for effective leadership in the boardroom and in school.  By fostering a culture of collaboration, and trust supported by open communication, clear, shared goals and expectations, and regular measurements of progress, […]

For members with a new Head of School beginning this summer, please join us for this Chair Chat on how to initiate a strategic partnership with your HOS from the very beginning. What does a strategic partnership look like and how would that get created in practical terms in your Head’s first year? Tom Olverson […]

With the Supreme Court overturning a decades-long practice of using race in college admission decisions, what are the implications and potential ripple effects of that decision for independent schools? What do Boards need to understand and prepare for in this new legal climate? Join attorney Caryn Pass of Venable, LLP who will explain the implications […]

Join Lila Lohr, an experienced Head of School (HOS), who has served as an interim at 10 different schools and is the current Board Chair of Garrison School in Baltimore, MD. With her unique understanding of both the HOS and Board Chair roles, Lila will lead a conversation with Board Chairs who have interims this […]

Board Chairs often have questions about how to best use the Executive Committee of the Board. As we begin a new school year, we invite you to join a panel discussion with experienced board chairs on how to best utilize this committee to advance the work of the board, cultivate leadership, and minimize the risk […]

Large forces challenge the traditional economic model of independent schools. In this session, participants will investigate what actions can be taken in the next five years to ensure positive options for their institutions. Using an analytic framework and performance analytics on more than 1000 schools, learn how to appraise market position, comparative advantage and financial […]

"We're All in This Together: Creating a Board Culture of Trust, Alignment and Collaboration" Join us for our annual governance conference either in-person at one of our 7 host cities or on Zoom!  Featuring renowned author, speaker and thought-leader, Mike Robbins. For details, click on the button below.  

In this lively and interactive session, experienced education and employment lawyer Sara Schwartz will discuss the top risk management issues independent school Board Chairs should be considering in 2024. Sara will include the most up-to-date, emerging issues as well as topics such as: creating an ideal infrastructure for supporting student mental health; developments in student […]