An instrument was developed to measure the attitudes of public school board members on issues such as the expenditure of additional local money for various programs and services, the determination of teacher raises, and required minimum proficiency tests for high school graduation. A total of 66 completed questionnaires was usable from the 112…

The official certification requirements for teachers and other school personnel in the state of Arizona are presented. (JD)

A reduction in force (RIF), coupled with today's inflation and cost of living increases, impacts on school systems. This paper discusses the effects on an urban school system--the Atlanta Public Schools--and offers suggestions to school administrators on moves to make and pitfalls to avoid when faced with RIF. Some topics covered include legal…

Information about school operations in 50 cities with a core population of over 300,000 is presented in an attempt to reveal something about changes taking place. Relating generally to trends in population, enrollment, and finance and to boards of education, 37 items of data are presented for each city. These include: Number of teachers and…

This publication contains the suggested policies for athletics that were approved by the Oregon State Board of Education in September 1975. The policies represent the essentials for organizing and administering athletic programs in Oregon schools. The first section presents principles and policies for physical education, intramurals, and…

After a brief overview of legislation on school district competitive bidding in Oklahoma, the author presents a section-by-section discussion of portions of the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974. (IRT)

The collective negotiation process between professional teachers organizations and school systems is fast becoming a full time job. Many school districts employ professional negotiations specialists to handle bargaining on behalf of school boards. To obtain an idea of current practices in assigning the function of chief negotiator, the Educational…

This report, a brief summary of a definitive study on the organizational, administrative, and operational patterns of 283 State Boards responsible for 1,268 institutional units of higher education, presents information on the types of boards in each State, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories and possessions, and classifies the types of…

This annual directory of Canadian public school adult education administrators cites the name, address, and position or affiliation for one Board of Education official in St. John's, Newfoundland, followed by school board officials in 71 Nova Scotia municipalities, three New Brunswick municipalities, 73 in Quebec, 40 in Ontario (including five in…

The supervisor of today does not shrink from accountability if it is defined and understood by all. It is only when he is left unprotected and unsure of his role that a supervisor encounters problems. Therefore, a negotiated agreement does not represent militancy on the part of administrators or a protective device to cover incompetency; it merely…

Recent studies have questioned the decision making influence of both elected and appointed school boards. More research into the decision making functions of boards was needed, and one opportunity to do further research was presented in an upstate school district in New York. A moderately sized city with a K-12 school population of 3,200 changed…

This synopsis describes a study undertaken to discover the extent of differing expectations and perceptions for the teacher role as viewed by two groups of educational leaders. Indications are that a more thorough understanding of superintendent and board member views and feelings concerning the teacher role is a vital requirement for the…

In this report considerations concerning the re-structuring of the Department of Community Colleges of the State Board of Education of North Carolina are reviewed. The report covers delineation of the philosophy, goals, and functions of the organization, discussions of the earlier organizational structure and the priorities and challenges leading…

RESEARCH TO TEST A MODEL WHICH CORRELATES THE TYPES OF SCHOOL LEADERSHIP AND THE COMMUNITY POWER STRUCTURE WITH THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IS PRESENTED. INTERVIEWERS GATHERED DATA FROM 23 BOARDS OF EDUCATION IN NEW YORK. THREE PROFESSIONAL JUDGES INDEPENDENTLY CLASSIFIED EACH BOARD ACCORDING TO THE FOLLOWING THREE-PART MODEL--(1) THE COMMUNITY POWER…

Describes needs assessment programs that school boards have used to clarify the role of the guidance counselor and to reduce the counselor's job to a manageable series of tasks. (Author/IRT)