GOLD LEVEL
Arnold Law Firm, LLC
3840 Crown Point Road, Suite B
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Tel: 904-731-3800
Contract: Russ Froman
Email: russell@arnoldlawfirmllc.com
Website: www.arnoldlawfirmllc.com
Our law firm provides general and special counsel to pre-K-12 private schools, including private schools seeking bond and other financing. We advise private schools on corporate governance, board operations, accreditation-related issues, enrollment agreements, parent and student matters, contract negotiations, employment issues, policy development, risk management, litigation, and due diligence. We also advise private schools regarding eligibility, compliance, and participation in State scholarship and education savings account programs, including issues related to student funding, program requirements, audits, and disputes. Our representation includes guidance on Exceptional Student Education (ESE), Section 504 matters, student discipline, employment disputes, funding disputes, vendor and service provider agreements, real estate and facilities issues, financing transactions, and the development and implementation of legally compliant school policies and procedures.
CCS Fundraising
78 SW 7th Street, Suite 800
Miami, FL 33130
Tel. 786-600-0520
Contact: Kurt McKinley
Website: www.ccsfundraising.com
In the past year alone, CCS Fundraising experts partnered with over 200 schools as trusted advisors and thought partners, working shoulder-to-shoulder with them to design and to implement successfully the endowment, capital, and annual fundraising initiatives that help schools change lives.
FACTS
121 South 13th Street, Suite 301
Lincoln, NE 68508
Tel. 402-325-7527
Contract: Joshua Higgins, Regional Vice President - Florida
Website: www.factsmgt.com
FACTS helps improve school management through service and technology, so schools can focus on providing an exceptional education experience for their families. We do this by improving our school partners’ core methodologies, while helping them solve the unique challenges they face. The FACTS product suite is organized by the specific responsibilities of most schools.
NSI and Unison Risk Advisors
5875 NW 163rd Street, Suite 207
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Tel: 305-512-3111
Contact: Michael Pierson
The Education Practice at NSI and Unison Risk Advisors supports more than 350 schools for a wide range of insurance, benefits and risk services, including Property & Casualty Insurance, Employee Benefits, Retirement Plan Consulting, Global Medical/Accident, Compliance Services, and more. Many of our schools participate in proprietary Group Purchasing Programs which leverages the buying power of schools to achieve economies of scale, premium leverage and best practices. As an example available to FCIS members: The ISBC is a Health Insurance Consortium of Independent Schools with approximately 100 schools across 20 states which has effectively reduced costs while also offering an improved experience for school employees.
Orah
507 King St East
Toronto, Ontatio M5A 1M3
Contact: Sofia Sellitto, Marketing Coordinator
Email: sofia@orah.com
Orah is a SaaS student safety and attendance platform built for independent and boarding schools. It gives schools real-time visibility into student whereabouts, streamlining attendance tracking, roll calls, and compliance, so staff always know where their students are.
SAGE Dining Services
1402 York Road
Lutherville, MD 21093
Tel. 410-339-3950
Contact: Jordan Spangler
Website: www.sagedining.com
For more than 35 years, SAGE Dining Services® has partnered with independent schools and private colleges and universities throughout North America that share a passion for great food, nutrition, and sustainability. SAGE is committed to financial transparency and invests in technology, talent, and training to deliver unmatched guest satisfaction. Our chefs tailor menus for their communities and prepare meals from scratch, creating exceptional dining experiences that delight the senses, inspire minds, and foster community. Learn more at sagedining.com.
The Source for Learning
12355 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 625
Reston, VA 20191
Tel. 703-860-9200
Contact: Amy Holt
Website: www.teachersfirst.com/fcis
The Source for Learning is a nonprofit organization that has been committed to exceptional teaching, learning, and professional growth for more than 40 years. Our experienced professionals create and curate quality, free curricular resources and professional learning and development for K-12 and early childhood educators.
Stratus
100 Biscayne Blvd, 27th Floor
Miami, FL 33132
Tel. 305-372-5222
Contact: Cornelia Taudt-Ehrling
Website: www.stratusteam.com
Our educational work spans the public and private sector and addresses learning environments for K-12 and higher education clients across the country. Our team’s experience comprises more than one billion square feet of educational facilities, including programming, campus planning, prototype development, and interior design services, as well as traditional architectural and engineering services for new construction, renovation, and historic rehabilitation projects. In all our educational projects we strive to create environments that are innovative and flexible to facilitate various teaching methods and enhance the student learning experience. We fully engage the culture and pedagogy of the educational clients we collaborate with to deliver projects that serve their greater missions, goals, and visions and can transition with institutions as they grow, Stratus plans, designs, and delivers quality buildings and master plans to private k-12 educational institutions across the country.
SILVER LEVEL
Borislow Insurance/Captivated Health
One Griffin Brook Drive
Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
Tel. 978-302-4144
Contract: Susan Boisvert, Vice President
Email: Susan@borislow.com
Website: www.borislow.com
Borislow Insurance (BI) is a nationally recognized employee benefits consulting firm with over 40 years of experience serving independent schools. Since 1982, we have helped schools attract and retain top talent, manage costs, and support faculty and staff through strategic, data-driven benefits solutions.
Employee benefits are all we do. This focus gives us deep expertise in funding strategies, compliance, communications, and well-being. Through Captivated Health, our proprietary captive, we deliver innovative self-funded solutions tailored specifically for independent schools - helping them meet the unique needs of their unique communities.
Circle F Dude Ranch Camp & Outdoor Education Center
5301 Dude Ranch Rd
Lake Wales, FL 33898
Tel: 863-676-4113
Contact: Benjamin Moss
Website: www.circlefduderanchcamp.com
Circle F builds custom trips for schools to allow them to create meaningful school trips and overnight experiences.
Clarity
Contract: Mike Kelly
Email: mkelly@claritytuition.com
Website: www.clarityschools.
The Clarity platform helps K-12 private schools attract, enroll, and retain today’s families. From financial aid and enrollment contracts to tuition payments and incidental billing, Clarity provides administrators with a deeper understanding of their school’s financial health, bringing confidence to financial decision-making. Taking a listen-first approach, Clarity builds products to simplify the complexities of modern school management, while offering true partnership to each school with a dedicated Client Success Manager who has at least 10 years of experience managing the school processes their product supports. Founded in 2022, Clarity is already helping over 1,400 schools align their financial strategy with their mission, transforming how they operate.
College Board
250 Vesey Street
New York, New York 10281
Tel: 813-843-0563
Contact: Stephanie Tate
Website: www.collegeboard.org
College Board reaches more than 7 million students a year, helping them navigate the path from high school to college and career. Our not-for-profit membership organization was founded more than 120 years ago. We pioneered programs like the SAT® and AP® to expand opportunities for students and help them develop the skills they need. Our BigFuture® program helps students plan for college, pay for college, and explore careers.
CRI CapinCrouse
1255 Lakes Parkway, Suite 105
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Tel. 561-629-2139
Contact: Chris Mantegna
Website: www.capincrouse.com
Contact: Chris Mantegna
Website: www.capincrouse.com
As a national full-service accounting and advisory firm exclusively serving nonprofit organizations, CapinCrouse provides professional solutions to organizations whose outcomes are measured in lives changed. For over 50 years, the firm has served private K-12 schools, universities and seminaries, domestic and international outreach organizations, foundations, churches and denominations, and many others by providing support in the key areas of financial integrity and security.
At CapinCrouse, our clients enjoy the best of both worlds — personalized service rooted in trusted relationships, backed by the expansive resources of Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI), a nationally ranked accounting and advisory firm. As a division of CRI, we provide seamless access to a full suite of specialized services whenever your needs evolve. With a nationwide network and a commitment to individualized attention, CapinCrouse is uniquely positioned to help you navigate complex challenges and achieve meaningful results.
Discover how we empower schools like yours at capincrouse.com.
FLIK Independent School Dining
2400 Yorkmont Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
Tel. 813-352-3849
Contact: Kathy Mozur, Director of Business Development
Website: www.flikisd.com
FLIK Independent School Dining is the leading dining services partner dedicated exclusively to independent schools. We create customized, chef-driven dining programs that nourish students, elevate the campus experience, and strengthen school community through exceptional food, hospitality, and engagement. By combining culinary innovation, wellness expertise, and operational excellence, we deliver dining programs that students love, families trust, and schools are proud of.
2711 Rew Circle
Ocoee, FL 34761
Tel. 305-901-1838
Contact: Lyndsey Hoover
Website: www.i-techsupport.com
Is your school harnessing technology to create deeper learning experiences? Learn how i-Tech’s educational technology services help schools transform learning inside, outside and beyond the classroom. We offer full managed technology support, professional development, instructional coaching, edtech assessments, edtech strategic planning, device deployment, and more. Invite i-Tech to become an extension of your mission!
Risse Brothers School Uniforms
901 E Clements Bridge Rd, Ste 3B
Runnemede, NJ 08078
Tel: 856-906-7470
Contact: Rob Risse
Website: www.rissebrothers.com
Risse Brothers School Uniforms is proud to offer top-quality merchandise coupled with the best customer service in the industry. Risse Brothers is your best source for school uniforms.
Ruvna
201 Varick St Frnt 01 508
New York, NY 10014
Tel: 205-737-8862
Contact: Marshall Singer
Website: www.ruvna.com
Ruvna is a unified safety and operations platform built exclusively for independent K-12 schools. Serving 500 schools across 43 states, Ruvna's platform includes Accountability, Dismissal, Attendance, Announcements, and Visitor Management — all built together, not bolted together. Founded in 2012, Ruvna has become the trusted partner that helps independent school leaders manage emergencies, communicate instantly, and account for every student on campus. Creating safer and smarter schools. For more information, visit ruvna.com.