<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[242 Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Growth for Schools and Non-Profits]]></description><link>https://www.242consulting.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 10:27:43 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.242consulting.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Boards, Healthy Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[As goes the board, so goes the school. It may be one of the most important principles for any Christian school to understand. A school's board may not be involved in the daily operation of the school, but its influence reaches into nearly every aspect of the organization. The board establishes governance, provides oversight, protects the mission, supports and evaluates the school's leadership, and helps determine the strategic direction of the school. When a board is healthy, aligned, and...]]></description><link>https://www.242consulting.net/post/healthy-boards-healthy-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa424ef9e087d913e75f654</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:02:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba0fa5_5a6059909aaa4bd4bbbb0ca68f8980e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_864,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Buttacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do We Know Our School Is Successful?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Christian school has a mission. Boards and school leaders spend significant time thinking about where the school is going, how it can improve, and how it can better serve students and families. But there is an important question that is often overlooked: How do we know if we are actually successful? It is easy to answer that question with enrollment numbers, financial reports, test scores, parent satisfaction, or other individual measures. All of these can tell us something about the...]]></description><link>https://www.242consulting.net/post/how-do-we-know-our-school-is-successful</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa41df92772b2fce1cdf6fb</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:37:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba0fa5_afe4f9729152498ebb1543d194aaced0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Buttacy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Importance of Proactive Policy Development in Christian Schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian schools exist to partner with families in providing Christ-centered education, discipleship, and academic excellence. While mission and relationships are central to this calling, clear and well-developed policies are essential to sustaining that mission with wisdom, integrity, and accountability. Proactive policy development is not merely an administrative task—it is a form of stewardship that protects people, strengthens trust, and supports long-term ministry effectiveness. 1....]]></description><link>https://www.242consulting.net/post/the-importance-of-proactive-policy-development-in-christian-schools</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa41678f448a9cd17b377d0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:15:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ba0fa5_35c91e3e3fe7437c88c00a693985944f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Anthony Buttacy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>