Beginning with the assumption that a curriculum advisory council composed of a broad community and educational representation has been established, this paper concerns the proper roles of citizens and professional educators on this council. It holds that the community-school decision-making body should consider all types of curriculum questions,…

Before the New Mexico Research and Study Council (NMRSC) could create the Educational Computer Services Program, school districts had to agree that they would contract for the proposed services for the 1980-81 school year. This manual provides decision-making information for school districts wanting to become members of the program. Included are…

Job Sharing--two persons sharing one full-time position--is becoming increasingly popular in the nation's schools. This guide provides information on policies and contracts and collective bargaining implications, based on practices in California, where the job sharing is allowed in 27 percent of the school districts. Provisions of policies and…

Job sharing is defined as "two people sharing the responsibilities of one full-time position with salary and benefits prorated"; the concept focuses on positions usually offered only as full-time jobs, often in professional and managerial categories. This book is a guide for teachers and administrators on the implementation and use of…

Written by a school superintendent, this booklet was intended to explain school district policies in Oregon's Grants Pass School District Number 7. Although intended for this district's educational leaders, it may also be of interest to other administrators and board members, and of special interest to new or aspiring administrators. The handbook…

These guidelines are recommended for use by Florida community college boards of trustees in the development of a process for evaluating community college presidents as required by state law. Following introductory material in which "evaluation" and "accountability" are defined, the report outlines seven procedural steps by which the board defines…

Reviews proceedings in "Mozert v. Hawkins County," in which the Sixth Circuit Court found that Holt reading series used by Hawkins County Public Schools caused the plaintiff students to "forfeit a free public education." Implications of this court decision are discussed. The judge narrowed the scope of the decision to the…

This guide to implementing a school volunteer program was developed for the 1995 Wisconsin Volunteer-A-Thon project, which was intended to encourage individuals, schools, organizations, and corporations to volunteer time to youth and education. Part 1 contains a timeline for the implementation of the project, a description of how to participate,…

When controversial issues are being taught in the school curriculum, a key element in maintaining positive school-community relations is the possession of clear, written procedures for adoption, re-evaluation, and grievance procedures relating to the curriculum. Guidelines for handling complaints and clarifying rights of school staff, parents,…

Information from meetings on the legal aspects of child sexual abuse is used a starting point for a discussion of risk management and program improvement plans intended to safeguard child care center staff from unwarranted accusations. A full-page chart of "Self-Defense Strategies" is included. (DR)

Provides an overview of situations relating to censorship in school libraries and offers advice to teacher librarians seeking to broaden their base of support. Strategies discussed include a written, board approved collection policy and ongoing public relations programs. Resources to aid in collection policy formation are described. (13…

The Association of School Business Officials International has a Meritorious Budget Award Program designed specifically to meet Canadian needs. It is a budget recognition program to promote state-of-the-art practices in the development and presentation of school board budgets. Explains criteria and how to participate. (MLF)

The courts are clear in their preference for inclusion, the legal and educational mandate to educate handicapped students in the least restrictive environment. However, the implementation of inclusion programs is often unclear. In this publication, the superintendent of Baltimore County, Maryland, describes the school district's experiences in…

Among the most rapidly progressing issues in American public education is that of contracting with private companies for teaching or administrative services. This booklet neither encourages nor discourages school boards from considering or entering into relationships with private companies for educational services. School districts usually enter…

Both business and education leaders have come to view their alliance as the way to educate America's youth to meet society's needs. Because successful businesses are flexible and adaptable, business leaders can work with school boards in changes promoted by the current school reform movement. Board members need to work with business to identify…