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2026-27 Membership Dues

Invoices are emailed each June. Annual dues are on a July 1-June 30 membership year and are based on a school’s annual operating budget. For new members joining after July 1, dues are prorated by month. Annual Operating Budget Dues […]

Webinar Recording – Fixing the Future: Tackling Deferred Maintenance

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Five Indicators Every Independent School Should Track and Leverage

Introduction While independent schools vary in mission and model, the fundamentals of financial health are remarkably consistent. This article will present five essential indicators that every independent school head, trustee, and senior leader should have β€œat the ready,” – figures […]

Webinar Recording – High Potential: Developing High-Performing Leadership Teams

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Webinar Recording – The Cost of Capacity: Right-Sizing Programs, Space, and Staffing

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Webinar Recording – Legal & Risk Management for Independent Schools

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Understanding and Implementing Effective Compensation Models

Understanding compensation philosophy and structure is essential for attracting and retaining talented educators while maintaining financial sustainability. Whether you’re evaluating your current compensation structure or building a new model from the ground up, these resources will assist schools in developing […]

Mission-Based Fiscal & Campus Planning

In October 2025, SAIS pulse surveyed member school business officers, with 69% reporting that the financial health of their school is strong/very strong, down slightly from 72.7% in 2024. Despite a healthy financial position, deferred maintenance projects are considered a […]

Navigating an Evolving Risk Landscape

Risk Management as Mission-Critical Work Independent schools today operate in an increasingly complex environment where financial pressures, operational challenges, and emerging threats converge to create unprecedented risks that demand careful attention and proactive planning. Effectively identifying and managing these risks […]

Meridian Dashboard

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