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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
Shoop, Robert J.; Dunklee, Dennis R. – School Business Affairs, 1989
An Educational Risk Management Plan (ERMP) should be incorporated throughout every school district. Discusses property and liability insurance classifications and features of a good ERMP. (12 references) (MLF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accountability, Audits (Verification), Court Litigation
Dagley, Dave – School Business Affairs, 1993
Provides information on how school districts can reduce their fiscal liability under the Handicapped Child Protection Act (HCPA) of 1986. School officials that present an image of service and cooperation for disabled students are less likely to have a dispute and less likely to have to pay attorneys' fees. (Contains 32 references.) (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
