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We Need to Talk: Preparing for Difficult Conversations

The day is etched into my memory forever. I had recently been promoted to director of admission and financial aid – a career move I had been aspiring to for years. As an internal hire, I was no stranger to the […]

News – From SAIS Trustee Stuart Gulley – January 2024

Throughout this year, you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Our January news comes from Stuart Gulley, president of Woodward Academy, a PK-12 school in the Atlanta […]

Purpose, Power, and Protection: Make Sure Your Employment Agreements Include the 3 P’s

Purpose, power, and protection – if those words don’t come to mind when you’re thinking about your current employment agreements, then it’s time to take another look. Before you get to the spring employment renewal and hiring season, now is […]

Webinar Recording – Navigating Financial Success & Mission Alignment

Speaker: Toni Boyd, Vice President for Finance & Operations, The Westminster Schools In the dynamic landscape of independent schools, achieving financial success while staying true to your mission is a multifaceted challenge. Are independent schools businesses? The answer is both […]

Webinar Recording – How to Salary Scale: Beyond Executive & Administrator Compensation

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How to Salary Scale: Beyond Executive & Administrator Compensation

Driven by concerns about pay equity, competition for quality teachers, and high inflation, many schools are examining their pay practices to become fair and to offer competitive compensation. As next year’s budget planning rolls around, now is the time to […]

SAIS Member Services Manager

This summer, SAIS welcomed Jill McKenzie to the newly established role of member services manager. With over two decades of experience in the non-profit sector, Jill brings a passion for helping members and connecting them with resources and tools to […]

News – From SAIS Trustee Brett Jacobsen – August 2023

Throughout this year you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Our August news comes from Brett Jacobsen, chief executive officer at The Mount Vernon School in Sandy […]

Onboarding Resources

Effective onboarding programs can make new employees and trustees feel welcomed, valued, and prepared for the new school year. These resources offer guidance, checklists, samples, recordings, and more to help schools design their onboarding programs. Board of Trustees Faculty School […]

Summer Planning for the Next School Year

As we close out the school year and begin planning for the next, it is important to review and update key policies and plans. The information below offers guidance and resources for schools as they examine employee and student handbooks, […]