ANNUAL

MEETING

2016 NBO

A

Human Resources

TrackSession Previews

The DOL's NewOvertime Rules& the Impact on

IndependentSchools

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued

new regulations regarding overtime pay.

How will these changes affect your school

and what will they mean for positions

such as coaches, substitute teachers,

assistant directors, teaching assistants and

summer employees? Learn how to comply

with the new regulations and discuss how

to communicate these changes to your

faculty and staff.

Monday, February 22, 2016 at 1

:30pm

So Long,Farewell:The Legal Challenges

of Employee &Student

Departures

Review the issues confronted by

school administrators when students,

employees and other constituents

depart voluntarily and involuntarily.

Hear best-practice tips for planning

for the departure, responding to

claims raised by the departure, and

protecting the school from liability.

Learn concrete strategies for

establishing policies and procedures

to limit liability, promote a smooth

departure/transition and handle crisis

management.

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

at 8:45 am

One-School's Journey in Building Community, Philosophy & Faculty Compensation

In many independent schools, compensation is ineffectively communicated and misunderstood. Hear about one school's journey in developing a transparent and equitable system that united the board, administration and faculty through a clear process and outcome. Discover how officials identified key objectives, conducted internal and external research, and created a sustainable compensation system to attract and retain the school's talented faculty and staff. Gain important lessons learned in effective leadership, communication and community-building critical to the new program's success. Tuesday, February 23, 2016at 11:45am

Dealing with the Pushy Parent and Regaining Control

Unrealistic demands by pushy parents often cause the biggest headaches for heads of school. Whether

it is a disagreement about a child's grade, an allegation of bullying, or behaviors relating to an ugly

child-custody matter, school administrators and teachers often find themselves spending substantial time managing parents. The challenge is to ensure that the relationship remains professional, and the school regains control. Hear new case studies that address legal and practical ways in which school

administrators can manage the parent relationship.

Monday, February 22, 2016 at 3:15pm

Transactional to Transformative: HR Management in Independent Schools Examine how the transactional and strategic human resource functions work together to create the HR infrastructure in independent schools. Engage in an activity that will give your school better insight into how the people and decisions are managed at your school. Understand the integral role HR plays in managing your school's greatest asset. Wednesday, February 24, 2016at 8:45am