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Developing Financial Policies

All heads of school need to understand and facilitate the development of sound financial policies for the school. Paul Ibsen, retired independent school CFO, shares his suggestions for getting the important procedures in writing and developing a trusting relationship between […]

2022 Fundamentals Conference

The SAIS Fundamentals Conference is for those interested in learning more about the building blocks of independent schools. The curriculum is designed for school leaders who want to bolster their leadership skills and unpack the basics of how schools operate. […]

Dashboard Dive

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DASL Comparison Template

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DASL Comparative Data Benchmark Schools

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Financial Summary Dashboard Template

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Accounting Procedures Manual

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Audit vs. Review

SAIS E-newsletter Archives

SAIS produces a monthly e-newsletter, Signals, as a service to our membership. Browse the archives below to view past issues (formerly HeadLines) and articles. To sign up for SAIS e-newsletters, create an account (see the My Account menu), or use […]

Tuition and Fees: Contracts and Community Considerations

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