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Peer reviewedVan Meter, Eddy J. – NASSP Bulletin, 1991
The Kentucky legislature has mandated that a school-based decision-making (SBDM) format of operation be adopted statewide. At the school level, the governance for SBDM becomes the responsibility of a local six-person school council. The plan establishes a reward and sanction program for schools. Offers guidelines for school principals. (eight…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedPatmor, George L., II; McIntyre, D. John – NASSP Bulletin, 1999
A survey of students in 125 randomly selected public high schools in Kentucky revealed minimal student involvement in school decision making. However, 77% of respondents would like to be involved. Principals surveyed closely supported students' views. Recommendations for principals and school councils are discussed. (MLH)
Descriptors: High Schools, Participative Decision Making, School Councils, State Legislation
Peer reviewedLindle, Jane Clark; Shrock, James – NASSP Bulletin, 1993
Kentucky's 1990 Education Reform Act instituted new governance structure creating school-based councils composed of parent and teacher representatives who participate with principals in decisions involving eight major areas. School councils' role has remained ambiguous in personnel matters. Model presented here enhances principal's decision-making…
Descriptors: Administrator Selection, Community Involvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Governance
