Operations

As an independent school technology leader, it's important to familiarize yourself with key accounting terms that a CFO (Chief Financial Officer) at a school would commonly use.

Imagine that one day the head of school receives an email from a colleague with an attachment or a link.

Understanding your organization’s internet and phone systems can be challenging, particularly when it comes to knowing what to pay for these services. Internet, landline, and phone systems can cost you thousands - or hundreds of thousands - of dollars each year.

Developing a practical and effective cyber security plan is vital to incorporating security into your organization’s risk management strategy. A common misconception is that a cyber security plan is lengthy and difficult to follow. However, that does not have to be the case.

The independent school community faces a unique set of challenges when securing their sensitive data, with students, parents, facility, and administrators traversing the network from a variety of different platforms each day.

Almost 30 years ago when I started in Educational Technology, the job description for being a school tech leader was vague. Personally, my biggest qualification was that I knew more about computers/technology than anyone else at the school.

Independent schools are sizing up their technology departments to meet new demands and expectations for technology. This presents a puzzle for many school leaders who are seeing that it is time to make long overdue investments in technology and are working on a fixed budget.

The proliferation of inexpensive (or expensive in some cases!) cloud-based solutions has allowed school data to roam freely across platforms, programs, and departments.

As schools increasingly rely on technology to support their operations and deliver quality education, the relationship between business officers and tech directors plays a vital role in ensuring smooth functioning and strategic decision-making.