PR is an acronym standing for philosophic revitalization, planned reactions, proper rhetoric, and personal responsibility. A look at these PRs can challenge school personnel's thinking toward meeting the goals of the district. (Author/MLF)

A survey of approximately 80 closed schools revealed the cause of closing the school, the new users' form of ownership, and the type of reuse. School districts should recognize the steps required to define a market in an attractive and financially feasible form. (Author/MLF)

Standards and principles recommended for formal adoption as the Association of School Business Officials'"official" policy on the subject. (Author/MLF)

School business officials should realize that achieving the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting will not always result in a high rating. Washington, D.C. has received this award for several years while flirting with bankruptcy. This article reviews the workings of financial markets for…

America today is experiencing the erosion of public commitment to public schools. Argues that change must start with the community and its concerns. Deliberative forums can produce an agenda for action linked by a shared sense of purpose and directions. (MLF)

Describes Governmental Accounting Standards Boards' (GASB) proposed new standards addressing the recognition, measurement, and reporting of other postemployment benefits (excluding pension benefits), the most common of which are health-care benefits. Includes a lengthy table of tentative GASB decisions on other postemployment benefits. Suggests…

Provides seven tips for selecting glass contractors for large-scale construction projects at educational institutions. (PKP)

Describes the benefits of making school building more energy efficient. Provides examples of physical retrofits and behavioral changes to save energy costs. Describes four-step process to create an energy efficiency plan. Includes resources and information such as U.S. Department of Energy's Energy STAR program (www.energystar.gov). (PKP)

Describes issues and solutions involving indoor air quality in school. Includes indoor air quality action plans, the role of the environmental consultant, and resources available to help school districts develop an indoor air quality action plan. (PKP)

Describes several ways to design or renovate school building to save thousand of dollars of energy costs. Considers site design, energy-efficient building envelope, renewable energy systems, lighting and electrical systems, mechanical and ventilation systems, water conservation, and transportation. Describes how to obtain information about the…

Describes school financial election campaign strategy using a random survey of registered voters, concentric targeting of likely "yes" voters, and an integrated database. (PKP)

Describes the Indicator System to Analyze and Assess the Components and Competencies of School Business Officials and Support Services Personnel (ISAACC), developed by the Texas Association of School Business Officials. Includes a description of the components and competencies for Texas School Business Officials. (PKP)

Describes how the Union Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma, installed a technology-based system to meet the information needs of administrators, teachers, parents, and students. (PKP)

When chief participants have failed to prepare adequately for negotiations, the resulting contract can be costly to the district. This article describes preparation procedures, such as developing the time table; designating the negotiations team; clarifying board role; reviewing the current contract, grievance cases, and recent legislation; and…

A Department of Energy report projects high energy costs throughout the foreseeable future--$700 per student by 2000 and a national educational energy/utility cost exceeding $31 billion. Energy consumption and costs can be reduced up to 30 percent by using simple conservation and monitoring procedures, as summarized in an energy use guide…