Outlines the compensation and perquisites provided board members in Houston, Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. (IRT)

School boards do not always say what they mean when they list qualities they want in a new superintendent, and candidates for the office of superintendent are equally roundabout in their statements. This article explains the intent of some common statements made by both groups. (WD)

Discusses some current suspect practices in the sales of class rings and photographs to high school students. Outlines some board policies that can correct or prevent these abuses. (IRT)

A "pro-management" leadership stance means that board members and administrators run schools so that employees are comfortable bringing concerns to management directly rather than through a union. (Author/IRT)

Recommends that board members initiate discussions with their superintendent over issues that relate to the role of the principal--goal setting, motivation, professional development, problem solving, coordination and control of the schools, and evaluation of administrative performance. (Author/IRT)

Based on a survey of reduction-in-force (RIF) policies in effect in Virginia, a checklist of elements that a school board policy on RIF should include is presented. (Author/IRT)

Outlines what board members should and should not do during a strike in order to smooth the transition back to normal after the strike. (IRT)

After reviewing the history of commencement exercises, the author discusses areas that boards of education should address in setting policy on topics such as who can participate in graduation ceremonies. (IRT)

Provides guidelines a board of education should follow before a censorship controversy arises. Also includes a brief list of organizations that can assist in the preparation of guidelines for the selection of textbooks and other curricular materials, and, in handling complaints. (Author/IRT)

Results of a national survey of board of education members indicate that board members know what has to be done to abide by the federal regulations but that they accept the task without wild enthusiasm because of the high costs involved. (Author/IRT)

A school superintendent gave his board a competency test. The idea was to get the members to learn more about the uses of tests and to provide subjects for in-service programs for the members. A portion of the test is included. (IRT)

As the size of the district increases, the control exercised by the board decreases for external and internal reasons. (Author)

By resisting laws that would legalize teacher strikes, state legislatures and local school districts probably have contributed to the excessive time devoted to bargaining and consequently have helped bring on themselves many of the ills that protracted bargaining invites. (Author/IRT)