BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISCA - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20241114T021544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T021544Z UID:3909-1736953200-1736956800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Emerging Areas of Risk Facing Independent Schools DESCRIPTION:ISCA Annual Governance Pre-Conference Session\n\n\nIn preparation for ISCA’s Annual Governance Conference\, “Navigating Tomorrow: Proactive Risk Management for Independent School Boards\,” this pre-conference session will help Board Chairs understand the current independent school climate and the risks that have emerged as a result of post-pandemic demographic and economic shifts\, the socio-political climate\, and more. Attending this session will help equip Board Chairs to manage the financial\, reputational\, legal\, health and safety risks that are facing independent schools today. We hope you will join us for this session that will set the stage for our Annual Governance Conference on February 6\, 2025. \nPresented by Caryn Pass\, Education Practice Chair\, Venable LLP and Ron Wanglin\, Chairman\, IMA Financial Group URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/emerging-areas-of-risk-facing-independent-schools/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/bdfa1bd2c2f87a96f3e38f6a1fb08d0a-0Yhrm8.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20241030T203039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T234831Z UID:3845-1734098400-1734102000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:How is the Transition of Your New HOS? DESCRIPTION:A Chair Chat for board chairs with a new HOS who started this year.\n\n\nIf you have a new Head of School who started this year\, please join your fellow Chairs as we discuss how the transition process is unfolding for both you and your new Head of School. We will discuss strategies that are working well and challenges that you might need support or guidance in navigating. This is a sensitive time for your HOS and school community and supporting a successful transition for your HOS is a critical responsibility for you as Board Chair. We hope you will join us for this conversation. \nFacilitated by Oliver Gil Prince\, Principal\, The Prince Group URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/how-is-the-transition-of-your-new-hos/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/5f666d250bbae3e7f0d29ca723c9c3d0-7FLOqV.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20241024T164535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T234829Z UID:3651-1733320800-1733324400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Helpful Governance Practices During Times of Enrollment Instability DESCRIPTION:ISCA Webinar\n\n\nIn the current post-pandemic landscape\, many educational institutions face substantial challenges in sustaining enrollment. What specific actions should the board undertake to comprehend these challenges thoroughly and implement effective solutions? This webinar will discuss the board’s role in assisting your school with developing enrollment resilience strategies that are not operational but are mission-aligned in strategy and vision to navigate economic downturns and demographic changes. As school communities look to the board for guidance during these uncertain times\, we will also explore how the board can protect the school’s reputation and contribute significantly to external communications during enrollment instability. We invite you to join us for this informative session. \nPresented by Janice Crampton\, Executive Director\, CEO AISAP URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/helpful-governance-practices-during-times-of-enrollment-instability/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/8b2570102c295e91ad6ec8bff1f4cf0d-driWaS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20241101T111347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241117T152254Z UID:3896-1732114800-1732118400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Chair Chat Open Forum DESCRIPTION:A networking session for Chairs\n\n\nJoin your fellow Board Chairs to discuss current issues facing you and your board. Chairs will be divided into 3 breakout groups by general school type: K-8\, K-12 and Day/Boarding. Each group will be faciltated by an experienced Chair(s) from ISCA’s Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to discuss how things are going for you and your board. What are you being challenged with? What resources or support do you need? But most importantly\, you will be building community with your peers. Join Us! URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/chair-chat-open-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/07f2dd24c6c2a34811fc2402df49c422-6gwXEn.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20241016T183041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T234827Z UID:3580-1731510000-1731513600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar : From Surviving to Thriving DESCRIPTION:How to Ensure Your School’s Future Through Exploring Joint Ventures\, Partnerships and Mergers\n\n\nThe increasingly competitive landscape for private-independent schools is widening the gap between schools that are thriving and those that are just surviving. At this challenging moment\, boards need to be forward thinking and engage in serious strategic conversations that chart a path forward to secure their school’s legacy. This includes boldly examining options of joint ventures\, partnerships and mergers. \nIn this session\, you will learn: \n\ncharacteristics of “thriving” and “just-surviving schools”;\nstrategic benefits of joint ventures\, partnerships and mergers;\ninitial considerations and vision that undergird the process; and\nhow to structure and formalize a well-planned joint venture\, partnership or merger.\n\nPresented by Chris Massaro\, Co-Founder & Partner at The Source Advisory; Eric Norman\, CFO at Tower School (DE); and Kate Auger-Campbell\, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing at ISM. URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-from-surviving-to-thriving/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/f869bb5e1795c7d83a50848edbd99f8f-Gdm04Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T164500 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20241007T143406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T153513Z UID:3495-1730217600-1730220300@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:ISCA Board of Directors meets with ISCA members\n\n\nThe ISCA Board of Directors invites all ISCA members to join them for ISCA’s Annual Membership Meeting. You will hear from ISCA’s Executive Director\, meet ISCA’s Board of Directors\, learn about ISCA’s strategic initiatives\, finances and formally elect our Board of Directors for the ’24 – ’25 year. Please join us for this brief annual membership meeting. URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-annual-membership-meeting-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/f869bb5e1795c7d83a50848edbd99f8f-Gdm04Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240826T213128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T111432Z UID:3447-1729170000-1729173600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Conflict Resolution Policies and Practices DESCRIPTION:10.17.24\n\n\nIn the 2023 NAIS Hot Topics report\, heads of schools reported that of the challenges they currently face\, “responding to conflict in and about independent school” was the second most relevant issue (following finding and retaining qualified staff). How can you and your Board support your HOS in responding to conflict within your school community? A good starting place is establishing or enhancing your school’s conflict resolution policies and practices. \nIn this session\, we will consider conflict within all constituencies\, including with the head of school\, and how school leaders and board members can respond professionally\, ethically\, and constructively. We will specifically discuss the role of the board and where and when it is appropriate for board members to engage in conflict resolution. Participants will leave with a framework to implement at their school to develop a mission-aligned set of conflict resolution policies and practices. \nPresented by Brooke Carroll\, Principal Consultant and Coach\, Acies Strategies and Bridget Johnson\, Bridget Johnson Coaching & Consulting URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-conflict-resolution-policies-and-practices/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/f869bb5e1795c7d83a50848edbd99f8f-Gdm04Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240923T172407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155631Z UID:3463-1728561600-1728565200@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:How To Decide What Issues Rise to the Board Level DESCRIPTION:ISCA webinar 10.10.24\n\n\nAs Board Chair\, you and your HOS have regularly scheduled conversations. During those conversations\, your HOS will likely disclose any challenging or concerning issues he/she may be dealing with at that time. As a thought partner and confidante to your HOS\, those conversations often remain between the two of you\, but how do you know when an issue should go beyond the two of you and rise to the level of the board? This is a delicate decision making process that requires discretion and discipline. Join independent school attorney Caryn Pass for guidance on determining what issues should rise to the board level. \nPresented by Caryn Pass\, Education Practice Chair\, Venable LLP URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/how-to-decide-what-issues-rise-to-the-board-level/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/f869bb5e1795c7d83a50848edbd99f8f-Gdm04Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240912T104024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T155853Z UID:3456-1727438400-1727442000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat: The HOS Support Committee DESCRIPTION:A successful model shared by The Park School in Baltimore\, MD\n\n\nJoin us for this conversation with the Head of School and Committee Chair of the HOS Support Committee from The Park School of Baltimore\, MD. Hear why this committee was established\, how it is structured\, and how it has benefitted the HOS\, the board and the school. \nGuests include Dan Paradis\, HOS and Mica Fidler\, Chair of the HOS Support Committee URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-the-hos-support-committee/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/f869bb5e1795c7d83a50848edbd99f8f-Gdm04Z.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240820T013526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T013528Z UID:3440-1725541200-1725544800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Building Board Communication Skills for Complicated Times DESCRIPTION:Tools for Board Chairs\n\n\nTrustees play a unique and crucially important role as both cheerleaders and authority figures in a school. As Chair\, you are responsible for helping your Trustees be prepared to navigate conversations with community members on controversial topics ranging from curriculum change to “culture war” issues to political polarization. As we begin a new school year\, consultant and former HOS Julie Faulstich will deliver communication strategies that you can use with your trustees to meet our current moment. She will offer practical advice on how trustees can engage with constituents in a productive and empathetic way while maintaining appropriate boundaries for their role in supporting the success of the school. \n \nPresented by Julie Faulstich\, Principal\, Stony Creek Strategy URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/building-board-communication-skills-for-complicated-times/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/d171eddb708c0fa5cb5848774dc58b9b-quFVGK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240813T193329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T153127Z UID:3426-1724266800-1724268600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Member Orientation DESCRIPTION:Welcome to ISCA!\n\n\nJoin ISCA Executive Director\, Bethany Di Napoli\, to learn how to access all your member benefits. From navigating the members page of the ISCA website to customizing email settings\, you will learn how to make the most of ISCA resources to benefit you the most. URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-member-orientation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/abfd4a72a73d14eadca40e4bdd7a2536-KdIuxn.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T163000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240427T032318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T123216Z UID:3273-1722528000-1722529800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Welcome to ISCA DESCRIPTION:New member orientation \nIf you are a new member with ISCA\, please join us for this welcome and orientation meeting. ISCA’s Executive Director\, Bethany Di Napoli\, will review member benefits and instruct you on how to acess programs and services. Begin enjoying your peer network by meeting your fellow board chairs. URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/welcome-to-isca/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/7d14018eace4f42c3941eacd70f2472f-8lB7bz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240327T210117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T123449Z UID:3230-1721221200-1721224800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Communication and Work Strategies to Support the Head/Chair Partnership DESCRIPTION:Webinar\n\n\nIn this session participants will learn a proven method to deepen the effectiveness and clarity of the Board-Head relationship. Drawing on best practices in organizational behavior\, this session willdemonstrate how to build a clear supportive communication structure that manages the Head/Chair workflow\, incorporating strong tactical execution and priority setting. This system\, developed by Simon Holzafpfel and Todd Covert\, allows for the Chair and HOS to be on the same page as they develop and deliver strategy across the organization and establishes transparency and accountability for both the HOS and the Board Chair. \n  \nPresenters: Simon Holzapfel\, Board Chair\, Montessori School of the Berkshires\, and Todd Covert\, Head of School\, Montessori School of the Berkshires. URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/communication-and-work-strategies-to-support-the-head-chair-partnership/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/80e18dff1e7ce38308e2e395f6c8fad0-6lOvVM.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240618T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240427T013045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T013045Z UID:3270-1718722800-1718726400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Chair Chat: Board Chairs of Small Schools Band Together DESCRIPTION:For Board Chairs of schools with less than 250 students\n\n\nPlease join this Chair Chat to discuss the unique challenges facing board chairs of small independent schools (<250 students). In today’s competitive environment\, small schools are hit with pressures around falling enrollment numbers and philanthropic support that may threaten thier financial sustainability. In addition\, trustees of small schools have a tendency to get overly involved in school operations leading to some commonly shared leadership challenges for board chairs. \nJoin us to discuss strategies to help you lead your board effectively amidst the small school landscape so your board can perform at it’s highest and best potential. Learn from each other and Carolyn Okin\, an independent day school consultant and strategist specializing in board goverance and fundraising. \nFacilitated by Carolyn Okin\, Caroln Okin Consulting\, LLC URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/chair-chat-board-chairs-of-small-schools-band-together/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1b649a5629c39180746e938e36ecec44-gjDevc.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240427T013043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240427T013043Z UID:3268-1717686000-1717689600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Chair Chat Case Study DESCRIPTION:Build your governance leadership skills\n\n\nCase study Chair Chats offer board chairs an opportunity to dig into a situation that reflects the challenges of chair-ship. In a guided discussion with experienced board chairs\, you will identify the key governance issues in the case and explore what steps you\, as board chair\, might take to make the situation better. \nThis month\, our case study is “Time to Change Your Dinner Plans” and is a narrative about a disruptive trustee who is having an impact on the entire board and the HOS. The situation comes to a head on Valentine’s Day when the Board chair has long standing plans to go out to dinner with her partner. \nFacilitated by Lee Dieck and Lynn Wendell\, ISCA Board of Directors URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/chair-chat-case-study/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/e0faf3336a0fa6e604071118c8f197dd-AWHuur.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240109T052722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T160412Z UID:3094-1716472800-1716476400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar : Integrating Principles of DEI into Board Governance DESCRIPTION:How to move forward with practical changes in board policies and practices\n\n\nAs individuals and as boards\, trustees and Heads of School have been embarking on learning journeys to understand Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion in the Independent School context. In this session we will explore ways to effectively integrate this learning into board processes. By sharing concrete examples and tools for participants\, the presenters will model pathways to creating meaningful shifts toward equitable practices and participation by a broader group of voices. At the end of this session you will have actionable ideas about how to: \n \n\nMake your boardroom a more inclusive space\nBroaden your scope for board recruitment\nImprove your culture of belonging at the board level\nCenter equity in decision making\n\nPresented by Alexa Carver\, Consultant\, Inspire Impact Consulting and Mahtab Mahmoodzadeh\, Director of Diversity and Inclusion\, The Overlake School URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-integrating-principles-of-dei-into-board-governance/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/b11f89ec63c93ffb99b2ae6572e6e1d9-2GxFbI.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240117T153057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T160411Z UID:3126-1715090400-1715094000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Govern and Support DESCRIPTION:Developing an Effective Board Partnership\n\n\nAn interactive session to assist Board Chairs in cultivating a Board of Trustees where individual board members and the head of school understand their roles and responsibilities in governing\, leading\, and serving their school. Participants will learn the value of being a learning organization\, the importance of effective annual goal setting\, and mutual accountability through regular assessments and feedback to ensure the best possible relationship between individual trustees\, the board\, and the head of school. \nPresented by Anne- Marie Balzano\, Senior Governance Strategist\, Mission & Data\, and Jerry Larson\, Managing Partner\, Educational Directions URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-govern-and-support/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/c570df46a972da032f75d267d81740ad-m4MstY.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240306T154704Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T160409Z UID:3182-1713884400-1713888000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Organizing Your Board Committees for '24 - '25 DESCRIPTION:Aligning the work that matters most with the structure and function of the board\n\n\nPlanning and organizing the work of the board is one of the most important roles of the board and its Chair. We aspire for our boards to function as highly effective leadership teams working in partnership with our school leaders to advance our shared objectives. Executing on this vision of leadership requires committee structures and board practices that focus our efforts on the work that matters most. \nUsing results from the 2023 ISCA member survey on committees\,we will talk about how to plan and organize the work of your board for the upcoming year with a focus on committee structure\, goals and assessing progress so that you are leading efficiently and effectively. \nPresented by Georgy Ann Peluchiwski\, Greenwich Leadership Partners URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-organizing-your-board-committees-for-24-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/5d601757f408eb105fb57f2703e5c9fa-iKU7io.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240102T173422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T135851Z UID:3083-1712761200-1712764800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar : Re-Engaging Your Board in Fundraising After the Pandemic DESCRIPTION:Learn how to successfully get your board engaged in their fund development responsibilities.\n\n\nRe-Engaging your Board in Fundraising After the Pandemic \nSchools are back in full fundraising mode following the pandemic and Board members should be a powerful asset in that effort. When engaged strategically\, they serve as the school’s best advocates and most dedicated—and often most significant—donors. This session will examine the Board’s role – and specifically the Board Chair’s role – in fundraising and discuss strategies to successfully activate and encourage your Board members to fulfill their full potential as essential fundraising partners. Our conversation will include: \n \n· Independent School Philanthropic Trends – Post Pandemic \n· Benchmarks for the Board in Fundraising \n· Best Practices for Engaging and Motivating Your Board \n· An Open Dialogue to Discuss Strategies and Questions with your Peers \n \nPresented by Rick Happy and Robert Weston\, CCS Fundraising URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-re-engaging-your-board-in-fundraising-after-the-pandemic/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/278086f2526427cac62d8bcd3ed6b08c-0eymrt.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240328T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240116T203941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T054411Z UID:3119-1711627200-1711630800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Strategic Multicampus Schools DESCRIPTION:A National Research Study on Form and Performance\n\n\nIndependent schools face an acute need for new business models. Friends Council on Education\, in partnership with Rational Partners (with collaborative grants from EE Ford Foundation and BLBB Charitable)\, launched a national research project to survey\, analyze and report on the form and performance of schools that operate strategic multiple campuses (SMCS) in satellite\, parallel or coordinate arrangements\, be they the product of collaboration\, consolidation or organic growth. The session will report on key findings\, both quantitative and qualitative\, in the strategy\, economics\, patterns\, and potential of their novel approach to market position\, student population\, program design\, and physical plant. \nPresented by William Kummel\, Principal\, Rational Research Partners and Drew Smith\, Executive Director\, Friends Council on Education URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-strategic-multicampus-schools-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/6e852665b97a95b1a82edb384d873e81-4xsrpX.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240116T203050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T203050Z UID:3116-1709643600-1709647200@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Chair Chat: Board Retreats DESCRIPTION:Making the Best Use of Your Time Together\n\n\nJoin your fellow board chairs as we discuss how to design and execute a successful board retreat that makes the best use of your extended time together as a board. Join us if you are seeking ideas and guidance in planning your next retreat or have a great experience that you can share to help others. \nFacilitated by ISCA Directors Samantha Cross\, Amy Schneider and Lynn Wendell URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/chair-chat-board-retreats/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/f5d0ae2e499005b78deb2ed55514a52a-uEIssi.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20240111T220829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T220831Z UID:3103-1708603200-1708606800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: Responsible Leadership - The Role of School Governance DESCRIPTION:Exploring the boundaries of social responsibility\n\n\nWhat does it mean for school leaders to consider how their actions—and inactions—affect the world around them and the delicate ecosystems in which our schools exist? In the context of independent school governance\, what exactly are the boundaries of social responsibility? With increasing frequency\, school stakeholders (parents\, alumni\, faculty\, students) are demanding to know what our schools stand for and what they value. Climate change; diversity\, equity\, inclusion\, and belonging; and human rights are among the common issues that intertwine with strategic initiatives and operational decisions related to many facets of school life\, including curricula\, admission\, and student and employee wellness. This webinar will explore the phenomena of social responsibility and school governance\, and offer practical tips and tools for today’s independent school Board Chairs. \nPresented by Carrie Grimes\, Ed.D.\, Director of Independent School Leadership Master’s Program\, Vanderbilt University URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-responsible-leadership-the-role-of-school-governance/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fac3aeccc9fb024981bdac418ec175ca-dHK3Kz.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20231227T231713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T231713Z UID:3076-1707318000-1707321600@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat - Executive Sessions DESCRIPTION:Should you have Executive Sessions and if so\, what is the best way to structure them?\n\n\nJoin your fellow Board chairs for a discussion on the use of Executive Sessions at board meetings. We know this can be a contentious proposition for Heads of School so should you have them? What benefit can they add to your board and what might be the best way to structure them with and without your HOS? \nFacilitated by Lee Dieck and Gil Prince URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-executive-sessions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/c988856d4c0f6a34dab5702e81d4a6d0-APUZp3.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20231207T230534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T034501Z UID:3035-1706018400-1706022000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Board Leadership Succession - Thoughtful Transitions DESCRIPTION:Board Leadership Succession: Thoughtful Transitions\n \n\n\nAnnual Timothy Matlack Governance Webinar \nEveryone knows that boards require strong leadership from the board chair and other officers to committee and task force chairs. Despite this\, many boards do not have a thoughtful\, intentional\, and transparent policy or process for board leadership succession. This session will showcase important considerations and specific steps for ensuring effective board leadership succession including onboarding new board members with leadership qualities\, having policies and transparent processes in place\, encouraging and cultivating talent\, being attentive to how leaders are doing\, and providing helpful feedback. \nPresented by Cathy Trower\, Ph.D\, President\, Trower & Trower URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-board-leadership-succession-thoughtful-transitions/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/1079f69d3526bfc7b37d79e4df8e9a93-kpbRCw.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20231207T230533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T231711Z UID:3033-1705586400-1705590000@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Keeping Your Meetings from Being Derailed DESCRIPTION:Keeping Your Meetings from Being Derailed: The Importance of Ground Rules\n\n\nMany boards endure one or more board members who arrive at a meeting unprepared or like to dominate the discussion with their own opinions and comments. In these cases\, it is challenging for the Board Chair to make sure the meeting is not hijacked and to ensure that all board members have the opportunity to be heard while keeping the conversation on topic. A number of strategies can help a Chair in this situation. This webinar will focus on one such strategy–creating and enforcing ground rules for your board. This deceptively simple practice can help board meetings be more engaging\, limit bad board member behavior\, and most importantly\, help your school better live its mission.During the hour webinar\, Dave Michelman will review what board groundrules are\, how to create them\, and how to employ them during (and if need be\, after) the meeting. \nPresented by Dave Michelman\, Michelman Consulting URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-keeping-your-meetings-from-being-derailed/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/379dd29e48333f49b9986b1878c93dfd-hlpG8l.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T130000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20231129T191036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T191036Z UID:2654-1702468800-1702472400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Chair Chat 12.13.23 - Open Forum DESCRIPTION:ISCA Chair Chat – Open Forum Discussion\n\n\nJoin this live networking opportunity to discuss current issues you are facing as Board Chairs. Facilitated by ISCA Board members\, this will be an opportunity to share and find guidance on challenges you might be facing as a Chair\, hear ideas and strategies others are using to lead their boards successfully and discuss the timely topics facing your board today. \nFacilitated by Lee Dieck\, Oliver Gil Prince\,and Amy Schneider URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-chair-chat-12-13-23-open-forum/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/789818d4d6044e6b2f85f61dc558eb29-cMkj3L.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231206T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20231129T191034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T191222Z UID:2652-1701867600-1701871200@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Webinar: AI in K-12 Education - A Strategic Foresight Approach for Boards DESCRIPTION:AI in K-12 Education: A Strategic Foresight Approach for Boards\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to equip your board with the foresight needed to lead your school in an AI world. Join us for an exclusive webinar tailored for independent school Board Chairs\, where we will demystify AI and its profound impact on education and students from a strategic planning perspective. Gain an overview of what AI is\, how it functions\, and explore its transformative potential in K-12 education. \nPresented by Ashley Cross\, Senior Director of Education and Content\, Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-webinar-12-6-23-ai-in-education/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://iscachairs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/997eed9820492a7ee8437c05e5f53a91-Qh5rbD.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T110000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20230908T082537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T082537Z UID:2423-1700128800-1700132400@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Building Your School's Strategy by Understanding Important Trends Impacting Independent Schools DESCRIPTION:Boards of Trustees need to plan for their school’s future and understanding the trends that are impacting the independent school landscape is critical to responsibly carrying out  strategic planning duties.  Each year\, NAIS publishes the ’Trendbook” which compiles the latest research and analysis to help inform school leaders about the impact various trends may have on their unique school community.  Those trends have included economic\, demographic\, workforce\, philanthropic and equity and justice trends among others.  The most recent Trendbook ’23 – ’24 edition has just been released and Amada Torres\, Vice President of Studies\, Insights and Research at NAIS\, will select the most important recent trends that independent school board chairs should understand and be prepared to act on. \nPresented by Amada Torres\, VP for Studies\, Insights\, and Research\, NAIS \n*Note that published event times are Eastern time zone \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-building-your-schools-strategy-by-understanding-important-trends-impacting-independent-schools/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T093000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20230831T070044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230831T070044Z UID:2418-1699430400-1699435800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Risk Management Hot Topics for Board Chairs in 2024 DESCRIPTION: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 discipline litigation; governance priorities; and enterprise risk management. Case studies will be utilized to generate dialogue and highlight real world situations and practical solutions. \n*Please note this is a 90-minute session \nPresented by Sara Schwartz\, Founder and President\, Schwartz Hannum PC \nRegister URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/webinar-risk-management-hot-topics-for-board-chairs-in-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T120000 DTSTAMP:20260410T031152 CREATED:20230829T042432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T042432Z UID:2412-1697702400-1697716800@iscachairs.org SUMMARY:ISCA Fall Governance Conference DESCRIPTION:“We’re All in This Together:\nCreating a Board Culture of Trust\, Alignment and Collaboration” \nJoin 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. \nConference Details\n  URL:https://iscachairs.org/event/isca-fall-governance-conference-2/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR