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Volume XVIII, October 2012
~CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS~
*Enhance Your School Recognition with Cloz-10/9**Financial Modeling with Palmer Ball-10/10*
*Plant Managers Meeting: Plug into Savings of Time andEnergy- 10/18*
*Tech Meeting: The Summer of the iPad Deployment-10/25**Save the date: Business Insurance (PAISBIG)
Annual Meeting-11/14*
Click on event to register.
In This Issue
Human Resources AffinityGroup
Human Resources Update
Prescription Medications
Diamond Mind Tuition PortalVersion 5.0
PFM Monthly MarketUpdate
Edu-Tech Fall Events
Energy Program MovesForward
Quick Link
Calendar of Events
2012 PAISBOA Data Survey DeadlineExtended In order to allow more schools to complete the2012 data survey, the deadline has beenextended to Friday, October 12th. This survey is
extremely important to members of PAISBOA, as those who participatefind the information from the results invaluable to their schools. AlanStifelman of Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart summed up thevalue of the survey best: "I participate in the PAISBOA survey because it is one way schools canwork together to help each other. Information sharing is critical. For me, abig benefit of the PAISBOA survey is that the information is focused onour region. As a plus, Jim [Pugh] has set it up to make it easier for us tocomplete the NAIS survey without a lot of double work." We strongly encourage all members to take advantage of the extended
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David Lunken speaks toattendees about the PI
assessment tool.
PAISPC Welcomes Two
New Schools! Congratulations Goshen Friends School andFrankford Friends School,who recently joined PAISPC,PAISBOA's PurchasingConsortium. The twoschools are excited to savetime and money asmembers of PAISPC. If yourschool is interesting injoining, contact AlGreenough at 215-350-9545or [email protected].
Log-In to the SOS Website School Office Servicesprovides HR Support to allPAISBOA members byanswering your questionsand researching topics thatare state-specific and uniqueto the operation of yourindependent school. You've not logged ontothe SOS Website? Simplylog in using your emailaddress. The password isyour last name. Click onreset password and anemail will be sent to youif you wish to create anew password. Contact
time and complete the survey, so we can continue to work collaborativelyto improve our schools. Please visit pais2know.org for a copy of the data survey, as well asimportant directions on how to access the PowerPoint instructions inDropbox.
NBOA Early Bird Registration NowOpen!
Early bird registration for the 2013 NBOAAnnual Meeting is now open! Visit the NBOA
website to reserve your spot today! NBOA has made the Members-Only Early Bird fee of $845 available to allPAISBOA Business Officers. In addition, PAISBOA will provide financialaid up to $645 when you apply by email to Emily Miller. Three schoolshave already taken advantage of this opportunity, and we expect manymore! While this offer is only available to Business Officers, othermembers of your staff/school are welcome and encouraged to attend. NBOA members can register online at the Early Bird rate. Non-NBOAmembers can call Jennifer Fallon at (202) 407-7145 and she will assistwith your Early Bird registration. Once you have registered, you canofficially apply for up to $645 of financial aid from PAISBOA by sendingyour registration information and Financial Aid request to EmilyMiller. The deadline for requesting financial aid is December 1st. For more information about the event, as well as to view updates aboutkeynote speakers and other details, visit NBOA's Annual Meetingwebsite.
Human Resources Affinity GroupLearns Best Practices for HiringTalent
Yesterday, senior executive David Lunkenspoke to members about hiring the rightpeople and retaining top performers throughusing the Predicitive Index assessment tool.The PI assessment tool is a scientificallyvalidated management tool that offers a freshunderstanding of the individual needs anddrives that help managers make
"PeopleSmart. Results Driven." decisions.
Members learned how to select, retain, and develop their key talent
[email protected] if youhave any problems. For HRand Risk Managementissues, contact Bill Rollings,[email protected] or800-555-9074.
Friday Flyer: WellnessEdition
PAISBOA is working on aFriday Flyer focusing solelyon Wellness, so schoolscan stay informed andmotivated to reach their 50point goals! We need YOUto share how your schoolpromotes wellness, eitheramong the staff or with thestudents. Send any articlesor contributions to ColleenAtwood, so your school canbe recognized forits achievements and inspireother schools to do thesame!
From Left: John Davis (The
Montessori School), Rob Raggi
(Phil-Mont), Al Greenough
(PAISBOA) and Bud Sines
(Quaker School at Horsham)
Members Attend
Superheroes of
Sustainability EventYesterday, Philip RosenauCompany hosted a ProductExpo and Trade Show. Theirtop vendors demonstratedthe newest products,
through various best practices tips, as well as learning the process of thePI assessment tool. Attendees brought their "homework" to the event, acompleted Predictive Index Survey, allowing them to learn how PI works,and observe its accurate results. The event was a success, with manyhuman resources professionals gaining a new perspective on the hiringprocess.
For more information on the Predictive Index assessment tool, e-mailDavid Lunken.
Human Resources Update FromSchool Office ServicesBill Rollings, SOS
In addition to federal protection under FMLA,employees in Pennsylvania are protected iftemporarily disabled due to pregnancy or
childbirth. The state code (see below) applies to all Pennsylvaniaemployers with four or more employees.
41.103. Employment benefits and security during disability. (a) Temporary disability due to pregnancy or childbirth. Written andunwritten employment practices and policies regarding job benefits andjob security, including, but not limited to, commencement and duration ofleave, the availability of extensions, the accrual of seniority and otherbenefits and privileges, reinstatement and payment under any health ortemporary disability insurance or sick leave plan, formal or informal, shallbe applied to disability due to pregnancy or childbirth on the same termsand conditions as they are applied to other temporary disabilities. Read more.
Prescription MedicationsAdministered During School Hoursand School EventsDon Landry, Utica National Insurance
Group Questions have recently arisen from some PAISBOA Member Schoolsabout appropriate controls over the administration of prescriptionmedications to students by school staff during school hours and/or schoolevents. In response to these concerns, the Pennsylvania Department of Healthand Department of Education collaborated in 2010 to develop a set ofGuidelines for Pennsylvania Schools for the Administration of
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processes and technologies.The luncheon also featurededucational seminars, amoney booth, and evengambling tables. Attendeesleft with new information andfun prizes!
Sherry Truhler, Found of Red
Apple Auctions, adresses group.
Attendees Learn Secret toSuccessful Benefit Auction
Bob Sager, Edu-TechOn Tuesday October 2nd,Edu-Tech hosted its 3rdannual benefit auctionplanning symposium for theregion's independent schoolcommunity. Held each yearat our training center inRadnor, this event hasbecome a "must attend" foreveryone responsible forschool auctions. Over 40Heads of School,Development Office staff andparent committee memberswere on hand to learn thesecrets of what it takes todesign and host an auctionthat will reach their goals! Besure to click below so wecan invite you to this eventnext year. If you have anyquestions about taking yourauction to the next levelbefore next fall, be sure tocontact us here. Click here to learn moreabout this year's event andthe presenters!
Medications and Emergency Care. These detailed Guidelines werewritten to assist schools in the development and implementation ofappropriate medication administration policies and procedures.
Copies of the Guidelines and the accompanying cover letter are providedbelow for your use. The Department of Health has conferred with the Department of Educationand the Department of State in the finalization of this document. Theseguidelines replace any and all previous documents regardingadministration of medications in Pennsylvania schools. Click here to read more Guidelines.Click here for a complete copy of the Pennsylvania School Medication Manual.Click here to view the School Health Medication Manual letter.
Diamond Mind Tuition PortalVersion 5.0 Now Available
(BlackBaud Compatible with O-Matic Plug-In)Amy Daly, Diamond Mind Diamond Mind is proud to announce the launch of Tuition Portal version 5.The Diamond Mind Tuition Portal is a customizable web-based solutionthat provides parents an easy online method for paying tuition, board,related fees and other invoices electronically. The system reflectsPayment Card Industry rules and best practices for accepting large dollaramounts online, minimizing the risks of charge-backs and applying aconvenience fee when appropriate. Here are some of the great featuresusers enjoy:
Unlimited text fields which improves reportingIntuitive layout with multiple student paymentoptionsPercentage and fixed convenience fee optionsData confirmation to minimize administrativeoverheadDownloadable reports with full transactioninformationCharge-back risk minimization practices for non-refundable transactionsLow convenience fee options for debit cardsLow-cost and popular eCheck/ACH optionAbility to accept payments on non-convenience feeitemsDaily deposit of funds to school's bank account in48-72 business hours
Call Diamond Mind at (888) 566-0945 ext . 777 to learn more or schedulea demo today!
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Free Giveaways for
Character Counts! Week Character Counts! will holdits annual week-long eventon October 21-27 this year,promoting universal values inschools around the world. Ineffort to encourage teachersand administrators topromote good character thatweek, they are providingFREE resources and lessonplans when you register ontheir website. Sign up today,so you can participate in"the biggest celebration ofcharacter in the world"!
Plug Into Savings of Time
and EnergyJoin us for the PlantManager's meeting onOctober 18th from 11:30am-1:30 pm at the CynwydClub. We will discusslighting controls and wirelesselectric clock systems. Formore information and toregister, click here.
PAISBOA Monthly Market UpdateLesley Murphy, PFM
Current PAISBOA Fund Rates: 0.20%
* The "Fund" is the marketing name of the PFM Funds, Prime Series - Independent
Schools and Colleges Class. An investment in the Fund is not insured or guaranteed
by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Click here for Additional Required
Information which you consider before investing in the PAISBOA Fund.
** The current seven-day yield represents the net change, exclusive of capital changes
and income other than investment income, in the value of a hypothetical account with a
balance of one share (normally $1.00 per share) over a seven-day base period
expressed as a percentage of the value of one share at the beginning of the seven-day
period.
Source: http://www.paisboainvest.com/CurrentRates.aspx?id=38
Federal Open Market Committee Announcement: QuantitativeEasing and Then Some
Highlights On September 13th, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) met forits regular policy-setting meeting and announced further significantaccommodative monetary policy actions. The Federal Reserve (Fed) tookthese actions to counter the expectations that the current pace ofeconomic growth would not be strong enough to substantially lower theunemployment rate, which currently stands at 8.1%.
The FOMC announced four specific measures:
A new agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS) purchase program, at apace of $40 billion per month, to be continued indefinitely until the outlookfor the labor market improves substantially. This is the first time theFOMC has instituted an open-ended purchase program. Buying MBS is aclear signal that the Fed is trying to provide an additional boost to thedepressed housing market.
To read the full article, click here.
If you have any questions about this article or if you'd like to discuss itscontents in more detail, please contact Lesley Murphy at 717-232-2723.
The view s expressed w ithin this material constitute the perspective and judgment of
PFM Asset Management LLC (PFMAM) at the time of distribution and are subject to
change. Information is obtained from sources generally believed to be reliable and
available to the public; how ever, PFMAM cannot guarantee its accuracy, completeness
or suitability. This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended to
provide specif ic advice or recommendation. The information contained in this report is
not an offer to purchase or sell any securities.
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Save the Date!Marcia Upson of NaturallySlim© will be returning toPhiladelphia on December19! She will be presenting tothe Health InsuranceConsortium as well as thealumni of the Naturally Slimprogram. Look for more details comingsoon!
Featured RecipeApple Cake
Ingredients:
1 3/4 c. sugar3/4 c. vegetable oil3 eggs2 c. flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon1 tsp. baking soda1 c. raisins and 1/2 c.nuts (optional)8-10 apples
Pre-heat oven to 350degrees.
Pair, core, and chop applesinto 1/2 inch pieces. Addremaining ingredients andmix well. Spread intogreased cake pan and bakefor 1 hour.
Let cool, serve, and enjoy!
From www.buylocalpa.org
Register for Edu-Tech Fall EventsToday! Registration deadlines are approaching fast, sobe sure to act quickly to save your seat! To
register, click on the event.
Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac-Excel
Intermediate/Advanced-October 23rd, 8:30 - 4:00Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows-Excel Intermediate/Advanced-October 25th, 8:30 - 4:00Office 2011/OSX Mountain Lion New Features Introduction-October
18th, 8:30 - 4:00Microsoft Office 2010 for Windows - Powerpoint
Intermediate/Advanced-October 9th, 8:30 - 4:00
Microsoft Access 2010 Fundamentals-October 11th, 8:30 - 4:00
Microsoft Project 2010 Fundamentals-October 16th, 8:30 - 4:00
Click here for a detailed description of fall classes. Questions? Contact Bob Sager from Edu-Tech.
Energy Program Moves ForwardAl Greenough, PAISBOA The activities of our consortiums are oftensupervised by a group of school representativeswho work on an ongoing basis with a team ofexpert consultants to set policy and evaluateresults. Since our May meeting, I have beengathering the commitments from all of the
schools who are participating in the Energy Purchasing Program.Yesterday, the Committee approved the strategies of the consultant topurchase natural gas and electricity through June 2015. Now that we haveexperience and data for the group, the consultants can use strategiesthat will best meet the primary goals of the program, which are to achieveprice stability and budget certainly. In the case of electricity, that maymean separating the accounts by size to achieve better pricing for smallaccounts. This is a case where the buying power of the group not onlycounts towards better pricing, but also creates opportunities for expertiseand strategies not available to individual schools.We all owe the Committee a debt of gratitude for their commitment and
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work. If you have any questions about the Energy Purchasing Program,please contact Al Greenough.
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