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Wolfberg, Calvin J. – 1983
One of the biggest errors that boards of education make in collective bargaining concerns the selection of their bargaining team. A negotiator should be used who knows labor law, understands the educational process and its common practices, and is knowledgeable about school law. In addition to the negotiator, who should be the spokesman, the…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Board of Education Role, Boards of Education, Collective Bargaining
Zirkel, Jessica B. – American School Board Journal, 1989
A high school senior found that no one appeared concerned about the effect of a teachers' strike on students. Some students organized against the strike while maintaining a neutral stance. Urges board members to work harder to avoid a breakdown in negotiations. (MLF)
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Collective Bargaining, High School Seniors, High Schools
Download full textCalifornia School Boards Association, Sacramento. – 1987
This handbook is a guide to the collective bargaining process for school board members. It emphasizes the need for school boards to take the initiative in setting goals, reducing the potential for friction, and preserving management prerogatives against the competing responsibility to bargain in good faith under the law. Chapter 1 describes the…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Collective Bargaining, Elementary Secondary Education
Sirois, Herman A.; Smith, Ronald – Journal of the New York State School Boards Association, 1989
Reports how the prolonged 1978 Levittown (New York) teachers strike initially depleted resources and created problems but proved to be the impetus for development of an effective school system. Reviews sources of conflict that led to the strike, reactions of community and teachers, and reforms focused on teacher empowerment. (FMW)
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Educational Change, Educational Finance, Educational Improvement
Namit, Chuck – American School Board Journal, 1986
Describes seven main power tactics used by teacher unions in strike situations. Recommends a program of advocacy communication strategies that school boards can follow in fostering positive community relations before and during a strike. (IW)
Descriptors: Board of Education Role, Boards of Education, Collective Bargaining, Communication Problems
Pennsylvania School Boards Association, New Cumberland. – 1987
A composite guidebook covers the collective wisdom and teachings of local school governance. From goal-setting to policy making to board-superintendent relations, this publication places in one complete resource information available to the new and the veteran school board member. Although specifically directed to Pennsylvania board members, the…
Descriptors: Advisory Committees, Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Boards of Education
Stuart, Leland E.; Goldschmidt, Steven M. – 1986
This essay presents an overview of the past 25 years of collective bargaining in American public education. Drawing distinctions between compensation and noncompensation issues, the essay addresses the issue of striking a balance between the interests of organized teachers and the educational interests of their communities, and it incorporates…
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Board of Education Role, Collective Bargaining, Community Influence
