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Hansen, Shirley; Crittenden, Chris – American School and University, 1985
The second part of the article published in "American School and University," December 1984 (EA 518 236), outlines specific steps administrators need to take to determine whether or not a direct purchase of natural gas is going to benefit their schools. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Regulation
Hansen, Shirley; Crittenden, Chris – American School and University, 1984
Direct purchase of natural gas may help schools and universities avoid increases when price controls on new natural gas are removed. For an educational institution to take advantage of the new regulations, gas must be purchased and transportation arranged, either individually or through a consortium. (TE)
Descriptors: Consortia, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Planning, Elementary Secondary Education
Stover, Del – American School Board Journal, 1991
Tough new environmental laws, coupled with fluctuating oil prices, are likely to prompt hundreds of school systems to examine alternative fuels. Literature reviews and interviews with 45 government, education, and industry officials provided data for a comparative analysis of gasoline, diesel, natural gas, methanol, and propane. (MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
Taggart, Chip – School Business Affairs, 1991
Alternative fuels are becoming increasingly attractive from environmental, energy independence, and economic perspectives. Addresses the following topics: (1) federal and state legislation; (2) alternative fuels and their attributes; (3) practical experience with alternative-fuel vehicles in pupil transportation; and (4) options for school…
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Fuels
Harris, James; And Others – 1984
The cost control program of the Beaverton School District (Oregon) is presented in three sections. Reviewing the role of the school board in cost control development, Jean Holt (a board member) outlines the fiscal management system, long-range financial strategies, energy conservation, and utilization of facilities. The programs have resulted in a…
Descriptors: Accounting, Budgeting, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Finance
Cataldo, John J. – School Business Affairs, 1985
The Computerized Fleet Maintenance (CFM) program of a New York school district has major component areas of garage operation, vehicle replacement, and fuel consumption. CFM detects high expenditures and provides the rationale for bus replacement. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Maintenance
Zachar, Sy – American School and University, 1985
The first of two articles outlines the steps of commitment and diagnosis for an energy management master plan. An "Energy History Chart" model is included. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Charts, Cost Effectiveness, Educational Facilities Improvement
Isaacs, Nigel; Donn, Michael – 1987
A study of the energy savings potential in New Zealand schools demonstrates that considerable reductions in energy costs can be achieved through energy management. An initial examination of available 1985 light, heat, and water expenditures for 268 secondary schools (84 percent of the secondary schools in New Zealand) is followed by the selection…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Control
Executive Educator, 1989
A special report on school transportation covers the following topics: (1) a school bus safety update; (2) equipping school buses with motion detectors; (3) state training requirements for school bus drivers; (4) recruiting and retaining drivers; (5) regulations covering underground fuel-storage tanks; and (6) a transportation directory. (MLF)
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Cost Effectiveness, Driver Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Glazner, Steve, Ed. – 1999
This report presents comparative data on facility management costs and staffing based on responses from 193 U.S. postsecondary educational facilities and K-12 institutions during 1997-98. It also lists data from both private and public institutions. Section 1 contains general data on the survey response tally and institutional profiles listed by…
Descriptors: Campuses, College Administration, College Buildings, Comparative Analysis
National Association of College and University Business Officers, Washington, DC. – 1985
Fifty-two cost reduction efforts on college and university campuses are described, as part of the Cost Reduction Incentive Awards Program sponsored by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and the United States Steel Foundation. The incentive program is designed to stimulate cost-effective ideas and awareness of the…
Descriptors: Building Operation, Campus Planning, Change Strategies, College Administration
Association of School Business Officials International, Reston, VA. – 1998
This manual serves as an energy conservation reference and management guide for school districts. The School District Energy Program (SDEP) is designed to provide information and/or assistance to school administrators planning to implement a comprehensive energy management program. The manual consists of 15 parts. Part 1 describes the SDEP; Parts…
Descriptors: Budgeting, Building Operation, Climate Control, Conservation Education