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Wood, R. Craig – School Business Affairs, 1986
As many court cases demonstrate, insuring against punitive damages is a complex issue facing school districts. Districts should secure competent legal counsel when purchasing liability insurance that specifically covers all potential punitive awards. (12 citations) (CJH)
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Insurance, Legal Responsibility
Download full textWood, R. Craig; Worner, Wayne M. – 1986
This chapter of "Principles of School Business Management" looks at the role of the school business official in an era of declining enrollments. Following an introductory review of national enrollment trends, the chapter discusses the use of the cohort survival technique for enrollment projection. The focus then shifts to the impact of enrollment…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Declining Enrollment, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWood, R. Craig – Planning and Changing, 1983
Citing the increasing litigation against school districts and officials, the author examines tort liability, damages, attorneys' fees, and liability insurance provisions under the Civil Rights Act of 1871. Additional attention is given to school officials' civil liability, "save harmless" provisions, proving liability, purchasing,…
Descriptors: Civil Rights Legislation, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Stevenson, Kenneth R.; Wood, R. Craig – School Business Affairs, 1997
Almost 800 school business officials across the United States and Canada responded to the ASBO's 1996 survey on privatization. A vast majority of respondents opposed privatization of district functions (such as budgeting, accounting, and school operations), but approved contracting for architectural design and legal services. A major reason for…
Descriptors: Contracts, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Wood, R. Craig – School Business Affairs, 1985
An examination of statutes and case law reveals that in most states the employment of architects and engineers by public school districts is exempt from competitive bidding procedures. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architects, Bids, Contracts, Court Litigation
Wood, R. Craig – 1986
This chapter of "Principles of School Business Management" reviews several concerns that must be addressed by school business administrators in districts facing declining enrollments and the need for reductions in force. The chapter first looks at the business administrator's significant role in planning for retrenchment. The chapter then…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Board of Education Policy, Boards of Education, Contracts
Wood, R. Craig; And Others – 1995
The contemporary school business administrator must be knowledgeable in a wide variety of areas. This book was designed to serve as a basic reference for practicing school business administrators as well as a text for graduate courses in school business administration. It offers a comprehensive overview of school business management. Chapters 1-3…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Capital Outlay (for Fixed Assets), Collective Bargaining, Cost Effectiveness
