Welcome to PAISBOA!

PAISBOA is an Association for Business Officers, by Business Officers 

Our Primary Focus is YOU and Your Needs as a Business Office Professional!  

PAISBOA provides a multitude of ways to engage with other Business Officers and those related to the Business Office.  Members have options for enhancing their personal and professional development, taking a leadership role on the board or a committee, mentoring a new Business Officer, staying current on issues, getting inspired, and enjoying the camaraderie of independent school colleagues who understand your particular challenges and interests.   Besides a robust network of Business Office colleagues, PAISBOA provides a number of special arrangements and contracted services on behalf of our member schools, as well as access to expert advice for the Business Officer and related departments.  We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting!

Included in the many benefits of membership are the following:

Group Purchasing

• PAISBOA Health Benefit Trust: Health, Dental, Prescription, Vision, Life & Disability
• Purchasing Consortium: Office Supplies, Janitorial Supplies, Electrical Supplies, Waste Removal, School Security and Technology, and more!
• Energy Purchasing Program: Natural Gas, Electricity, Green Energy
• Business Insurance: Property, Casualty, Workers Compensation, Student Accident, Umbrella
• The Independent School Group Retirement Plan: Managing your school's 403(b) retirement plan, featuring cost efficiencies, simplified administration, and reduced fiduciary burden.

Professional Development

• Programs: Current topics of interest in the business office portfolio
• Workshops: Broaden the knowledge base and improve professional practice
• Training Sessions: Hands-on learning opportunities
• Affinity Groups: HR Professionals, Tech Directors, Facilities Managers, and more
• Symposia: Gather like institutions for knowledge sharing

Member Resources

• E-Lists: Solicit advice and opinions from colleagues; results compiled and archived
• PAISBOA Annual Data Survey: Comprehensive annual survey for finance, operations, and compensation
• Career Center: Staff and faculty opportunities