NAIS has developed many tools to aid you in your service as a trustee. The following links take you directly to these tools, as well as provide instructions on how to use them most effectively. Please note that many of these services are for members only, therefore if you do not have an assigned user name and password for the NAIS site, please click on the following link http://www.nais.org/loginPre.cfm, to create a profile affiliated with your school so that you can begin accessing members-only services:

• NAIS Career Center
  Provides member schools the ability to post job openings or search a resume bank for candidates for both faculty and administrative positions.
• NAIS Demographic Center
  Provides member schools with demographic data by various geographies (cities, counties, zip codes, census tracts, etc.) so that they can stay abreast of demographic changes in their recruiting area that could affect their growth and development.
• NAIS StatsOnline Tables
  Provides member schools with statistics in such areas as tuition, enrollment, staffing, salaries, diversity, etc.
• NAIS Publications
  Provides a searchable interface to look for publications, booklets, guides, and periodicals on topics of interest.
• Independent School Magazine
  Provides articles of interest on independent school issues.
• NAIS E-Bulletin
  Provides news of interest in a monthly, online format.
• Professional Calendar
  Provides information on professional development offerings sponsored by NAIS, state and regional associations of independent schools, and other affiliated organizations.

Board Orientation Template Version I
September 1, 2009
For boards looking for a starting place in creating a board member orientation presentation, here is one that will get you moving. For schools to download and edit as appropriate.

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