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National Association of Independent Schools
Getting Employees to Thrive: Improving Performance Management Processes
Thursday, February 26 | 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. PT
Independent school leaders often find themselves in a recurring cycle of providing limited performance feedback during the school year, only to later realize that an employee should not return. Sometimes leadership is not made aware of information critical to assessing continued employment. How, when, and in what form employees should receive feedback is a source of confusion, creating reputational, cultural, and legal risk. Join us to address key issues independent school leaders should consider to evaluate and improve their performance management process.
Presented by:
- Grace Lee, Partner, Venable LLP
- Janice Gregerson, Partner, Venable LLP
- Brad Rathgeber, One Schoolhouse
Navigating High-Stakes Legal Challenges
Friday, February 27 | 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. PT
Beyond the day-to-day issues that arise, independent school have increasingly found themselves faced with high-profile, high-stakes legal challenges, presenting new or novel issues with which they have little or no prior experience. These issues may include serious misconduct in senior leadership, student-on-student misconduct, allegations of sexual abuse, and conduct at odds with good governance. In each of these scenarios, a strong leadership team and guidance from outside legal counsel with prior experience in these areas allow the school to navigate not only the legal risks but also the potential reputational risks.
Presented by:
- Grace Lee, Partner, Venable LLP
- Janice Gregerson, Partner, Venable LLP
2025 NBOA Annual Meeting in Florida
7 Considerations That Will Improve the Performance Management Processes
Monday, March 2 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. ET
Independent school leaders often find themselves in a recurring cycle of providing limited performance feedback during the school year, only to later realize that an employee should not return. Sometimes leadership is not made aware of information that is critical in assessing continued employment. How, when and in what form employees should receive feedback is a source of confusion, creating reputational, cultural, and legal risk. Just like there are seven dwarves, who had their own performance issues, this session will address seven key issues that independent school leaders should consider to evaluate and improve their performance management process.
Presented by:
- Grace Lee, Partner, Venable LLP
- Janice Gregerson, Partner, Venable LLP
- Brad Rathgeber, One Schoolhouse
Deep Dive: Ask an Attorney
Tuesday, March 3 | 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. ET
The business office manages a wide range of risks and legal issues. This session will cover what you need to know about the latest hot topics and give you the opportunity to ask your questions about the issues of concern to you. Learn to spot issues and develop strategies to reduce your school’s risk. Topics will be sourced from the independent school community in January and early February of 2026.
Presented by:
- Grace Lee, Partner, Venable LLP