Vol. XVIII, October

Volume XVIII, October 2015
CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS
10/27-10/29- Most Likely to Succeed Screening
11/4- Data Survey Results
11/5- Tech: Choosing the Right Education App
11/18- PAISBIG Annual Meeting
12/9- Save the Date: Health Insurance Update
12/17- Save the Date: Plant Managers Meeting
1/13- Save the Date: Purchasing Consortium Annual
Meeting
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TIP OF THE WEEK
There are still tickets available for next week's
screening of Most Likely to Succeed,
so reserve your seat today!
On October 16th in The Opinion Pages of the
NY Times, David Brooks writes Most Likely
to Succeed "is a bold indictment of the entire
K-12 educational system. ... [The film] is inspiring because it reminds
us that the new technology demands new schools." Since its release,
the documentary film Most Likely to Succeed has virtually taken off
all over the country, stimulating discussion both at the showings and
thereafter.
You and your school community are invited to attend one of two
screenings of this award-winning documentary on October 27 and 28.
We believe the messages embedded in this film, enhanced by
discussion among our distinguished panel of experts, will provide an
exceptional opportunity for school leaders, teachers, parents, and
students to reconsider the future of education as well as the future of
their own schools. Please make sure you are spreading the word about
this opportunity to your employees and school community.
A panel discussion will follow of these 90-minute screenings.
Distinguished panelists include:
Tuesday October 27 at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
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you need to know! Make
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some of the information.
ContactColleen Atwood if
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How Independent
Schools Can Handle
Rising Costs and
Competition
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Kate Eighmy, Moderator
Frank Aloise, CFO of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Dr. Scott Garrigan, Lehigh University
Chris Lehmann, Founding Principal of Science Leadership
Academy
 Gabrielle Rossamagno, Director of Innovation and Special
Programs, Germantown Academy
Wednesday October 28 at The Episcopal Academy
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Barbara Kraus-Blackney, Moderator
Nooha Ahmed-Lee, Head of School of YSC Academy
TJ Locke, Headmaster, The Episcopal Academy
Megan O'Reilly Palevich, M.Ed.Director of Education Laurel
Springs School
 Drew Smith, Executive Director, Friends Council on Education
Solebury School recently screened this movie for all of its faculty and
staff along with a handful of parents and other members of the
community. As Steve Feld, Business Officer at Solebury said, "We
originally set this up many months ago as part of our strategic planning
process in hopes that it would stimulate conversation and engagement
with the process. It worked - the response was amazing. I have come
to expect our faculty to be an engaged group, but the post-movie
conversation was well beyond that expectation and it is still happening
days later. If our experience is any indicator, I strongly suggest that you
take advantage of the upcoming screenings."
Visit the event page for more information on the film.
2015 Data Survey Completed by Nearly 70 Schools
Emily Miller, PAISBOA
NAIS recently published
an article on their blog
entitled "How Independent
Schools Can Handle
Rising Costs and
Competition."
Click here to read the
article by Lucretia Witte.
PAISBOA Now Serving
High Quality H2O
PAISBOA vendor
Watermark recently
donated a water filter to
PAISBOA and the Radnor
Township Municipal
Building. To encourage
members to conserve and
reuse, we handed out
reusable water bottles at
the last few meetings. We
are hoping the water
station will eliminate the
need for disposable
bottles, so be sure to bring
your reusable water bottle
to every meeting at the
PAISBOA offices!
Many thanks to the nearly 70 schools who
completed the 2015 PAISBOA Data Survey. For
many, it was an all-out last ditch effort to
complete it by the midnight October 19 deadline.
Despite some frustration, those who managed to
get to the finish line will have access to a great
deal of valuable information when the data is
published in early November - just in time for
your budgeting and strategic planning meetings.
The Data Survey team will be reviewing the process with Measuring
Success to make suggestions for improvements for next year.
Important note: To assist those schools who are in the process of
completing other surveys, the raw data will soon be available to
download. Please email Emily for get access to your data.
This year, the output reports will be in Excel format for easy
manipulation of data. Plan to attend the November 4 meeting at 9:00
am with the Measuring Success team to get instructions on how to
populate the template reports and also how to create your own set of
reports using the data-set.
Business Officers Learn How to be Strategic
Communicators
Al Greenough, PAISBOA
By all accounts, the first program of the year for
Business Managers on October 15 was well
received, as attendees learned to organize
their communication methods to be more
effective. The day included time for participants
to work in small groups to address a case study
about compensation. They learned from each
other that there are many possible
perspectives in addressing a question and that
thoughtful planning and organization will
contribute to a good result.
Teibel presenting to the
group.
Below is a slide from Teibel's presentation
which summarizes the discussion well:
Watermark filling up their
water bottles after the
installation.
Friends School EdX
Summit Generates Great
Discussion
Heads and other
administrators from over
70 Friends Schools from
across the country
gathered at Friends'
Central School on October
16 to discuss exciting new
approaches to learning by
utilizing platforms such
asedX. Drew Smith,
Executive Director of
Friends Council on
Education, led an
energizing day resulting
with an action plan and
follow-up commitments
that allow for exploration
of new ideas and ways to
further collaborate among
Friends schools.
PAISBOA, ADVIS and
NAIS attended to lend
their support to this great
effort.
Teibel's presentation is posted in
the library on our website, for
those who are interested in taking
a look. Because he was so
energetic and active, the program
was not recorded, but he will
again be a presenter at NBOA
next year.
Attendees working on a case study.
Fall Harvest Expo Educates Members About Farm to
School
Colleen Atwood, PAISBOA
PAISBOA business officers,
sustainability directors and food
service directors traveled to the
Common Market Warehouse in
Philadelphia on October 20 to
learn about Farm to School
programs at the Fall Harvest
Expo.
Haile Johnston, Co-Founder of
Common Market, and Tina
Plenty of delicious samples at Fall
Harvest Expo
Rodriguez, CFO of Sage Dining
Services, kicked off the meeting
by giving a background and history of Common Market, and addressing
common concerns school administrators often have about
implementing a Farm to School program. Cost, consumption vs. waste,
and ease of preparation are among the top concerns. Though
Rodriguez warned that serving fresh, local food might not save a school
money, it offers other health and educational benefits for students.
Such programs are also impressive to current and prospective parents,
who often get involved in Farm to School efforts.
Chef Budd Cohen from CulinArt
and Beth Pellegrino, Director of
Food Services at Westtown
School, shared their experiences
implementing Farm to School in
independent
schools.
Budd
Cohen
spoke
about
the
nutritional, environmental, and
local economic benefits. Beth
Pellegrino was able to answer
questions about the financial Chef Budd Cohen signs his book Farm to
Table for Schools
aspect of Farm to School, and
shared how Westtown was able to re-allocate funds to make their
program work.
The meeting was enhanced with samplings provided by Chef Budd,
Common Market, and Beth Pellegrino. Additionally, Deirdre Post from
Cooking For Real demonstrated a lesson on Superfoods with samples
of Pumpkin Oat cookies and hummus. Cooking For Real travels to
schools to teach children about healthy cooking and eating.
Members tour the Common Market warehouse.
To wrap up the session, attendees were treated to a tour of the
warehouse, learning more about Common Market's storage and
distribution process.
If you would like to learn more about Farm to School, visit Common
Market's website or PAISBOA's website. To view materials from the
meeting, visit the PAISBOA Library under General Programs
Resources.
Purchasing Consortium Nears Seven Million As It Gains
New Members
Al Greenough, PAISBOA
For the year ended July 31st the Purchasing recorded nearly $7 million
in volume, estimating the savings to its 89 members at over $1.2
million. Now in its 17th year of operation, the results were very similar
to last year when the program achieved a new record
volume. Subsequently two schools have joined the Consortium:
Yeshiva Lab School and International Christian High School.
View larger image.
This year's Annual Meeting for the Purchasing Consortium will be held
at the Springfield Country Club on January 13 from 8:00 am to 11:00
am. All member schools should attend and schools interested in
learning more about our agreements are also welcome, as new
members are accepted all the time.
Dr. John More to speak at Annual Business Insurance
Meeting November 18
Emily Miller, PAISBOA
The focus of the PAISBIG Annual
meeting
on
November
18
will
be STRATEGIC SECURITY METHODS
FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS with Dr. John
More. This dynamic, interactive, and
practical session will provide all school
personnel with a critical legal road map
on how to, in simple fashion, implement
and maintain an effective system to
recognize, report, and respond to any
potential threat or incident within the
school environment. This is a scenariobased presentation that focuses on Dr. John More, Response Law,
LLC.
lessons learned within the private school
environment backed by Pennsylvania
and Federal law.
Dr. John L. More is President and CEO of Response Law, LLC, and is
their senior legal instructor. He is a nationally acclaimed speaker with
18 years attorney experience as an insurance defense litigator ~ a great
deal of that litigation experience involved defending schools and public
agencies. He is a recognized expert in school and public agency law
and serves as a consult and negotiator to numerous school districts
and police departments. Dr. More has been providing legal instruction
to Pennsylvania educators and officers for the past 18 years and has
performed private training for numerous Pennsylvania agencies.
This presentation is open to all PAISBOA member schools and is a
mandatory meeting for schools who are members of the Business
Insurance Consortium. Click here to register for the meeting on
November 18 at 9:00 am.
Cyber Insurance Premiums are on the Rise
Robert Pallini, Willis
Cyber risks are unpredictable, and
depending on the circumstances, data
breaches have the potential of costing
upwards of more than a million
dollars. The bulk of those costs come from
the notification costs, Public Relations
expenses
and
Legal/Forensic
counseling. The Target breach from 2013 is currently at an estimated
$264 Million, and the costs stemming from these types of breaches are
only expected to increase.
In response to the growing number of breaches, the Cyber Liability
insurance marketplace is currently undergoing an adjustment. This
adjustment is not only impacting pricing, but coverage offerings as
well. The intent is for insurance companies to better position
themselves amidst the ever changing cybercrime environment.
The impact from these "adjustments" is currently being felt, as there
has been a nearly 32% increase in premium rates for the more
hazardous classes of business including retail, healthcare and financial
institutions. Other lower hazard risks are expected to feel an impact,
albeit to a lesser degree. In addition to raising premiums, we are also
seeing a number of markets reducing limits, increasing retentions and
restricting coverage as compared to what was previously available.
As technology advances, the potential risks associated with a
cyberattack increase. Insurance companies are now very much aware
of this increase in exposure, and as a result are making the necessary
adjustments.
For more information about Cyber Liability Insurance please
contact
Robert
Pallini
at
610-2604359 [email protected].
Plant Managers Meet Their Design Team
Al Greenough, PAISBOA
The Plant Manager's meeting on October 22 featured three design
experts who presented information about their services, skills and
products as a part of their work with Denney Electric Supply, TandusCentiva, and Staples, which are all Purchasing Consortium vendors.
Typically there is no charge for their design services, as the cost is
covered in the pricing of the products. Each representative had
extensive experience in working with K-12 schools.
Jigna Shah, a professional interior designer
by training and now our primary representative
of Tandus Centiva, presented on their full line
of carpet type floor coverings and luxury vinyl
tile. We have had an Agreement in place with
them since 2002.
Grace Ober of Staples Business Interior
Group described a new design tool which
helps customers visualize furnishings and
color schemes for projects.
Pomme Lee is a creative solutions/ marketing
director of Illuminations, Inc., based out of Jigna Shah presents on
flooring.
West Chester, PA. Illuminations is one of
several design capabilities from the lighting
industry that Denney Electric can bring to the table.
The meeting closed with a discussion about how renovation projects
evolve and how the decisions are made. It was good to see some new
faces in the crowd and to get together after a stressful fall. Everyone
should be looking forward to the next Plant Managers meeting at
Wyndham House for the Christmas buffet on December 17th.
Resources to Help You Choose the Best Education App
Al Greenough, PAISBOA
The November 5th Tech Group meeting will
include resources that can help evaluate apps for
use in classroom instruction or preparation.
Christina Quattrocchi, Director of R&D from
EdSurge will present tips and tricks on 'How Do
You Choose The EdTech Tools You'll Use?'
EdSurge is the leading provider of EdTech news Christina Quattrocchi,
and information. They host the EdTech Index
EdSurge
where they track over 1,500 EdTech tools, with
teacher reviews and independent write ups on tools. Quattrocchi will
walk the group through a process for building out their own EdTech
search strategy and teach the team how to leverage the EdTech Index
and other resources to search for tools. She will also identify all the
questions to answer before you begin shopping.
Quattrocchi will be fresh from hosting a Summit in Pittsburgh, which is
a day-long "exposure event" for educators. To learn more about what
we will be talking about in terms of the possibility of putting one on here
in Philadelphia, watch this video.
Register for the session from 10 AM-2 PM here.
Inspiring Day at TECHedADVIS Conference
Emily Miller, PAISBOA
By
all
accounts
the
GAMEChangers TECHedADVIS
conference at the Independence
School in Newark, DE on
October 9 was a great success.
Modeled on the familiar TEDx
format, nearly 400 faculty and
administrators converged to hear
speakers
who
are
leading
innovation in education and
beyond. These GAMEChangers
Colleen Atwood and Emily Miller
volunteering at TECHedADVIS.
have already made a great impact
and their presentations provoked
great discussion as Delaware Valley independent schools prepare to
take bold steps in their learning environments. The day concluded with
an inspiring presentation by Michael Horn, whose work at the Clayton
Chistensen Institute aims to create student centered educational
systems enabling every student to reach their full potential. Kudos go
to the ADVIS team for a stand-out day. Click herefor a full list of the
presenters and their slide decks.
Robots Excite!
Stephanie Falcone, Edu-Tech Academic Solutions
On Tuesday, October 13th, Hill Top
Preparatory Physical Science classes and
Intro to 3D Modeling class took an
invigorating field trip to WM Industries located
in Colmar, PA. WM Industries is a manufacturing firm. They are also
the industry leader in explosives detection and disposal, with the
engineering of state-of-the art robotic devices.
In the main building, Hill Top students toured the manufacturing room
which included the metal laser cutter and the wet laser cutter; the
quality control center and the measuring tools, and the 3D printer room
with a 3D printed tonearm.
Students working with measuring tools in the Finishing Room at WM Industries
In the lower building, the students saw: metal and mine detectors used
by the U.S. government; airbotics and working drones; and watched a
demonstration of the Knight Robot in action! The Knight Robot was a
highlight of the field trip and generated immense excitement among the
students. It's purpose is to locate bombs and dispose of them.
"I especially loved looking at the controls and seeing how complicated
it was to control the bot. The UGV robot also reminded me a bit of Tony
Stark's Dummy robot from Iron Man." - Justin 2016.
"The mine seeking robot was one of the most functional and efficient
machines I have ever seen. Witnessing the machines at work and
observing the finished products really reinvigorated in me a great
interest in engineering, mechanics, and design." - Christian 2016.
Stephanie Falcone is a technology integration specialist for EduTech Academic Solutions and is assigned to provide full-time
classroom integration support at Hill Top Preparatory School in
Rosemont, PA. Click
here
to learn more about all of Edu-Tech's programs and services
available to all PAISBOA members at a discounted program rate.
Giving Days Improve Fundraising
Matthew Carrai, Giving Expert, Diamond Mind
Simply put, giving days work. The most
famous, GivingTuesday has seen online
donations triple since its inauguration in 2012.
Did your school participate inGivingTuesday?
It should have. In 2014, the average online gift
for educational organizations was $629,
compared to $146 for all other sectors. People
are already willing to donate for education, but
campaigns can take a huge amount of time
from already-busy development offices, which
is where giving days come in.
Giving days improve fundraising by:
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Focusing campaign efforts- It's easier campaigning for a single
day than for a full season. GivingTuesday was intentionally
aimed at encouraging donors to give the Tuesday after Black
Friday (when holiday shopping begins) every year.
Social media influences- GivingTuesday has become a social
media event. Last year, it averaged 12,000 tweets per hour.
Furthermore, 55% of people engaging with an organization on
social media eventually donated. Lastly, online influence is
incredibly powerful, especially among younger donors.
Inspiring a sense of community- As GivingTuesday grew, more
people donated, creating a community of people donating and
people wanting to share those experiences, growing donor
bases.
Should you consider a giving day?
Honestly, it's harder imagining a scenario in which a
school shouldn'tconsider one. Schools often have historically
significant days that could double as giving days, already have a sense
of community among potential donors, and many schools already use
social media for outreach opportunities anyway.
Creating a giving day for you school probably isn't as difficult as you
may believe and can truly benefit your school.
Interested in learning more? Join us October 28th@2PM ET for a free
webinar on Online Giving and GivingTuesday.
Click here to register
Fall Seasonal Produce
Krista Latortue, Family Food LLC.
As of September 23, we are officially in
the season of fall! Autumn is such a
beautiful time of the year. There is usually
a bounty of outdoor activities to do, the holidays are nearing and as the
temperatures go down, our hoodies go up. This doesn't mean that the
availability of fresh produce has to suffer though. There are plenty of
great seasonal fruits and vegetables available (including this red tuber)
that are just waiting to provide you with great nutrition. Try some of
these great seasonal fruits and vegetables to help you reach your daily
5 servings:
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Apples
Bananas
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels
Carrots
Cauliflower
Cranberries
Garlic
Sprouts
* Winter Squash
* Ginger
* Grapes
* Mushrooms
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Parsnips
* Pears
* Pineapple
* Pumpkins
* Sweet Potatoes and Yams
For more information, visit the USDA website.
Read this article on the Family Food Blog.
To learn more about Family Food and the advantages of working with
one
of
their
dietitians
click
here.
Energy Saving Alternatives Discussed at Friends Schools
Forum
Emily Miller, PAISBOA
PAISBOA member schools were well
represented at an Efficiency and
Renewable Energy Forum hosted by
the EcoJustice Working Group of the
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting. Paula Kline
of Westtown organized an impressive
lineup of experts to speak on the topic at
the forum held at Delaware Valley From Left: Richard Schultz,
Stratford Friends School,
Friends School on October 7. Many James
Hayes,Senior Consultant,
energy
saving
alternatives
were
Stonehouse Group,
discussed with attendees sharing their Dennis Rowen, Rowen Energy
Integration
ideas and lessons learned. The forum
concluded with a tour of DVFS showing
the energy saving systems they have
installed including their roof-mounted solar panels.
Read more for a complete report and a comprehensive compilation
of helpful resources.