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December 2021 Enrollment Snapshot

SAIS collected enrollment information from member schools to identify current regional trends in admissions. Responses from 123 schools across 11 states and Mexico are included in the following information with the majority of responses coming from GA, NC, and TN […]

Fundamentals Conference Builds Operational Skills and Leadership Competencies

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. […]

News – From SAIS President Debra Wilson – December 2021

Happy December, Friends! This Thanksgiving found me with my extended family in New York, where my youngest sister lives. From Korean BBQ to bagels to Broadway everything felt decidedly normal-ish, welcome, and loud. That was our big holiday gathering this […]

FastStats: Financial Health Trends

By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN Introduction It is always a good time to take stock of your financial picture. The forces of the pandemic have expedited and accentuated the need to do so. As […]

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 […]

Conflict of Interest Policy Sample

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Data Science Standards

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Data Collection Tools for Financial Planning

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Beyond Salary for Heads of School Packages

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From SAIS President Debra Wilson

October 2021 Hello Friends! October always feels like a surprise to me. It’s not quite that September didn’t happen, but it happens so fast. September was a very full month at SAIS, as it brought about the launch of our […]