2026 SAIS Annual Conference

National datasets don't always reflect the realities of our region, and, for nearly half of SAIS member schools, access to truly comparable data has been a persistent gap. Meridian changes that.

Developed exclusively for SAIS member schools, Meridian is a regional benchmarking platform built to give school leaders a shared point of orientation and direction. Explore regional compensation data across teacher and administrator roles. Help your board assess governance organization in a regional context. Learn how to configure comparisons by size, school type, operating budget, and more.

This session will present preliminary insights from the 2026–27 data collection, with an early look at administrator compensation, tuition remission, and board structure.

Meridian isn't just a data tool; it's a resource built on the collective network of SAIS member schools. Whether you're preparing for a compensation review, a board self-study, or a strategic planning process, Meridian gives your school a reliable, regionally grounded foundation for comparison, conversation, and confidence.