2023 Top Risks Report: Insights for Independent K-12 Schools
Why Read This
Each year, United Educators (UE) independent K-12 school members share their most pressing risks in the Top Risk Survey. This year’s survey reveals the self-reported top risks and notes changes over the past three years. Members also commented on the labor market and employee mental health and their impact on risk.
Use this report to compare your school’s risks against the UE membership.
Key Takeaways
- There was no change in the top four risks: Enrollment, Recruitment and Hiring, Operational Pressures, and Data Security.
- Student Mental Health, Public Safety, Student Physical Health and Safety, and Employee Health and Safety all rose in this year's report, but Facilities and Deferred Maintenance had the biggest rise, increasing by five spots.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and External Pressures dropped in this year's report.
About the Author
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Justin Kollinger
Senior Risk Management Consultant
Justin advises UE members as they develop risk mitigation tactics, prioritize risk management goals, and launch or refresh enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives. He leads the Risk Management Premium Credit (RMPC) program and co-authored Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards. Prior to joining UE, Justin consulted with community college presidents and K-12 heads of school on strategic revenue challenges and worked in admissions at two private colleges in the Mid-Atlantic.