A summer 2020 budget and community support plan for independent school leaders.

A format for heads and board chairs to use in performing a yearly governance check-up.

A deliberate, structured, fair process for boards to use as they carry out the yearly budget conversation.

Too many head search committees believe that they're buying when, in fact, they should be selling.

Independent schools consistently hire consultants to assist with head searches--for very good reasons.

Boards should provide first year heads with dedicated mentoring on Day One.

The independent school board/head relationship is complex. To wit, the board is the head's boss, but the head is often the board's teacher.

Conducting substantive board work over the summer is unrealistic. Boards should organize their work accordingly.

Strength, flexibility, and agility, excellent resolutions for your physical health and for strong school governance.

It's essential for boards to have a carefully designed transition program for new heads.

Planned well, capital campaigns are ripe opportunities to boost advancement work: alumni, major gifts, annual campaign.