Business Officers' Network

The Business Officers' Network offers an opportunity to connect with your peers who work within the finance departments of independent schools and share insights, develop ideas and explore best practices.. Network formats can include two-day retreats or half-day meetings at member schools within the CIS Ontario catchment area.

Business Officers have access to a member's only Business Officers' Network Hub within CISO Connect, our member community platform.


Business Officers' Network Retreat 2024

Please join us for the Business Officers' Network Retreat, our first since 2019, which will take place on November 27–28, 2024, at the beautiful 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario.

The two-day event begins at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and concludes in the afternoon on November 28, 2024. Planning priorities include time for discussions, networking opportunities, and professional learning sessions tailored specifically for those responsible for the financial operations in our member schools across Ontario.

Plan to join us to reconnect with your peers! 

Register Today!

Rate: $495 + Accommodations
Accommodation Rate: $199 per night
Accommodation Booking: Participants will be sent a unique booking link after registering.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

  • 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Arrivals & Registration
  • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Lunch
  • 1:00 - 1:15 p.m. Welcome & Introductions 
  • 1:15  - 3:15 p.m. - Session 1
  • 3:15 - 5:00 p.m. - CFO Hot Topics/Free time
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sponsor Cocktail Reception 
  • 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - Dinner

Thursday, November 28, 2024

  • 8:30  - 9:30 a.m. - Breakfast
  • 9:30  - 11:30 a.m. - Session 2
  • 11:30 a.m.  - 12:00 p.m. - Lunch 
  • 12:00  - 12:45 p.m. -School-Alike Breakout Discussions 
  • 12:45  -  2:45 p.m. - Session 3
  • 2:45 - 3:00 p.m. - Wrap Up & Closing Remarks
  • 3:00 p.m. Departure

Guest Speakers & Workshops

Please check your inbox or CISO Connect Business Officers' Network for more information about the speakers and workshops. 

Foresight Strategy, ESG & Enterprise Risk Management Planning
Jason Doel, COO, Tracker Networks
Daniel Mohamed, Director of Client Engagement, Tracker Networks 
https://www.trackernetworks.com/

Social Enterprise Considerations for Not-for-Profit Independent Schools
Murray Short, CPA, CA, MBA, C.DIR. Partner, RLB Charted Professional Accountants, Not-for-Profit Team Lead
https://www.rlb.ca/team-members/murray-short/

Cybersecurity Assessments & Privacy Considerations: Safeguarding Your School
Jim LaPlante
ProcessPro Co-Founder
https://www.theprocesspros.ca/

See you in Niagara! Please join us to network and learn with your peers! 

124 on Queen Hotel and Spa

124 Queen Spa
124 Queen Gate House
124 Queen Gate House
CIS Ontario Business Officers' Network

Network Leads

Jewell Kennedy
Chief Financial Officer
Appleby College

Bob Nicholson
Chief Operating Officer
Holy Trinity School

For additional information, please contact:

Jeremy Barr
Event Manager
jbarr@cisontario.ca
613-449-0226

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