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Peer reviewedEssex, Nathan L. – NASSP Bulletin, 1989
Teachers may be required to perform extra-duty assignments if they are professional in nature, not unduly time-consuming, and related to their specialty areas--even in the absence of policy statements. Teachers can be expected to take over study halls, attend parent-teacher association meetings, and supervise field trips, detention programs, and…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities, Faculty Workload, Legal Responsibility
Essex, Nathan L. – Principal, 1988
AIDS victims' presence in public schools has proved unsettling for educators, parents, and students. This article presents guidelines for administrators caught between two conflicting responsibilities--providing education for AIDS students and protecting students from harmful, contagious diseases. Developing a comprehensive school policy is…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Administrator Guides, Administrator Responsibility, Communicable Diseases
Peer reviewedEssex, Nathan L. – American Secondary Education, 1998
Based on the landmark "Gebser" Supreme Court decision, school officials may be held accountable when they are aware of alleged sexual misconduct involving a teacher and a student but fail to initiate corrective measures. Although districts have some latitude, they must follow guidelines and construct clear, enforceable policies. (MLH)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Court Litigation, Definitions, Guidelines
Essex, Nathan L. – School Administrator, 1999
School officials have a moral and legal duty to preserve all students' safety and well-being while not trampling on the constitutional rights of students involved in disruptive behavior. Administrators must adopt defensible school policies, ensure parent understanding, observe due process, and exercise administrative authority in a reasonable…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Behavior Problems, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility
Essex, Nathan L. – Principal, 2001
Principals desiring to develop a school-uniform policy should involve parents, teachers, community leaders, and student representatives; beware restrictions on religious and political expression; provide flexibility and assistance for low-income families; implement a pilot program; align the policy with school-safety issues; and consider legal…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Dress Codes, Elementary Education, Freedom of Speech
Direct linkEssex, Nathan L. – Education Digest: Essential Readings Condensed for Quick Review, 2004
In this article, the author focuses on the issue involving zero tolerance in the Texas district whether the dress code policy is reasonable. In a small Texas school district, over 700 students were suspended in a single month for violating a zero-tolerance dress code policy. This suspension, which attracted national attention and threats of…
Descriptors: Zero Tolerance Policy, School Districts, Dress Codes, Student Rights
