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. In today’s complex, and sometime […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. Dates for the Roundtable […]

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. What are the governance issues? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

As you prepare to assume your new leadership role as Board Chair at the end of this year, hear about how ISCA will prepare and support you during your first year as board chair. You will get information about our New Chair at the Table training, our Peer Advisor Program and New Chair Chats for […]

The success of any school’s DEI plan requires the thoughtful and purposeful engagement of the Board of Trustees who are uniquely positioned to advance DEI efforts. Determining the best use of the board’s organizational structure can be an important factor in the successful execution of the school's DEI initiatives. This presentation will examine the critical […]