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…

Academic-vocational integration has been identified as a national strategy ensuring that students learn a rigorous course of study in a context that supports learning through application. Four key concepts surround the definition of curriculum integration developed by the Curriculum Committee of the California School Boards Association's project:…

This publication is written for school board members, who face decisions that will restructure how children learn. A comprehensive art education program can enhance the quality of children's education and help achieve excellence in a school system. This document: (1) presents the philosophy underlying comprehensive visual arts education programs;…

The role of the school board and strategies for collective bargaining are described in this guide. Section 1 describes the development of a board philosophy, including techniques and imperatives for the collective bargaining table. The second section examines the school board role in negotiations, with a focus on its role in labor relations and…

To help school districts develop contingency plans for teacher strikes, this guide provides background material and suggests methods for building a strike plan. Following a listing of contributors and a short introduction, there is a brief history of collective bargaining and teacher strikes. A general discussion on developing, preparing, and…

The collection of readings and ideas in this booklet are intended to help school districts in developing and maintaining a public relations program. The first section, concerning policies and programs, contains articles about the need for good public relations programs and how to establish them and sample memorandums concerning school…

The guidelines discuss the role of the New York Board of Education in the education of children with handicapping conditions. Specific sections address roles regarding relationship to the Committee on the Handicapped, identification of children needing special education, development of individualized education programs, assurance of…

Provides an outline of policy to follow when school boards must make negative decisions and say no to parents or special interest groups. Includes nine tips that school board members should remember during meetings. (MD)

Reviews major aspects of the school negotiation process and advises superintendents and administrators to select and clarify the superintendent's approach to collective bargaining, study past contracts and bargaining situations, organize a negotiating team, and help all board members understand their role in the negotiation process. (Author/MLF)

Offers a practical review of commonsense principles that may assist a school business official in preparing for negotiations. Includes the role of the team, preparation for negotiations, process at the table, and settlement issues. (MLF)

Presents two systems for evaluating individual school board members and board meetings. (MD)

Rules of procedure designed for use by local boards of education are a modified version of "Robert's Rules of Order, Revised," and are intended to cover procedural rules not prescribed by state law. (Author/MLF)

Offers a checklist of 30 points to use in planning effective school board meetings. (WD)

Discusses the election campaign experiences of nine school board members from around the country to provide tips on campaign strategy. (WD)

Offers guidelines for educators who are invited to testify before lawmakers, whether a committee of Congress, a state legislature, or a local zoning board. Includes advice on pretestimony strategy, presenting the testimony, and follow-up. (WD)