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Allen, Clifford H. – American School and University, 1975
The most important development in the administration of school district insurance programs is the establishment of the risk management concept. (Author)
Descriptors: Costs, Insurance, Insurance Companies, Risk
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1972
Examines cost figures for property insurance, vandalism contingency, and security. (Author)
Descriptors: Costs, Fire Insurance, Insurance, Operating Expenses
Hill, Frederick W. – American School and University, 1977
First of a two-part series offers suggestions of things a school district can do that may be important and may contribute to a better insurability climate. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Belt, V. McKemie – American School and University, 1970
Describes various types of tax sheltered annuities, how to set them up, and the advantages and disadvantages of these programs. (JF)
Descriptors: Fringe Benefits, Insurance, Investment, Retirement
Parry, Arthur E. – American School and University, 1983
Civil and criminal liability may result from institutional failure to follow federal regulations about hazardous waste. Insurance coverage requirements should be determined. (MLF)
Descriptors: Federal Regulation, Insurance, Legal Responsibility, Waste Disposal
Hester, Dwight A. – American School and University, 1983
Before renewing or purchasing additional school insurance, school business officials should identify one person as insurance coordinator, complete and update a risk management audit, develop coverage specifications, determine whether the purchases will be by bid or negotiation, and develop procedures for reviewing policies once they have been…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Insurance, Purchasing, Risk
Abramson, Paul – American School and University, 1973
Analyze what insurance is intended to do by going through the risk management process: identify exposures to loss, measure their financial impact on the institution, rationalize the means of controlling exposures, prevent loss, and set up a program to minimize the impact of loss through insurance or other means. (Author)
Descriptors: Administration, Administrator Guides, Insurance, Interviews
Betterley, Delbert A. – American School and University, 1978
Some of the dangers to be protected against and omissions to be avoided in order to cope with rising costs for liability and property insurance. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education
Lenz, Matthew, Jr. – American School and University, 1982
School district administrators are advised to hire a consultant to make a complete risk management study and design a proper insurance program; to work with a single insurance agent or broker; to designate a single person as district insurance coordinator; and to establish and make use of an advisory committee. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Consultants, Elementary Secondary Education, Insurance
DeSpain, B. C. – American School and University, 1975
Some of the difficulty in school district rebuilding after a disaster can be avoided by keeping good inventory records and having adequate insurance coverage, a long-range plan, and a staff capable of making decisions. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Emergency Programs, Facility Inventory, Insurance
Marshall, Stanley – American School and University, 1979
A sound detection security system can help cut damages from thieves and vandals. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Acoustics, Alarm Systems, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education
Hill, Frederick W. – American School and University, 1977
Difficulties experienced by manufacturers and distributors of school equipment regarding product liability insurance are discussed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Administrators, Court Litigation, Educational Equipment, Elementary Secondary Education
Penman, Kenneth A.; Niccolai, Frances R. – American School and University, 1985
Explains how to prevent outdoor sports injuries; discusses related litigation and specific cases involving playing field turf, tennis, skiing, and pools; and sets out facility design and maintenance considerations and recommendations. A sidebar provides information about injury insurance available to NCAA schools. Part I of this article appeared…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Court Litigation, Design Requirements, Facility Guidelines
American School and University, 1984
Guidelines for the use of school physical education facilities by nonschool groups are summarized. A written district policy, a facility use agreement form, proof of insurance coverage, a fee schedule, and clear policies on prohibited activities are recommended. Selected regulations for community sports are cited. (MJL)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Educational Administration, Educational Facilities, Facility Planning
