This paper reviews the legal aspects of declining enrollments in school districts and the resultant problems of reducing the teaching staff. It suggests that school administrators and boards of education become familiar with their state tenure statutes or have access to competent legal counsel who specializes in that area of law, make decisions to…

This paper discusses how the inevitable upheavals caused by economic difficulties surrounding declining enrollments can be lessened by dealing with the subject in the collective bargaining arena. Through joint participation in the negotiations process, school administrators and teachers can reduce tensions associated with the right of an employer…

Discusses possible collective bargaining provisions for dealing with the economic impact of declining public school enrollments, with particular attention to considerations involving the reduction in force of teachers. Presents the National Education Association's proposed contract language governing reduction in force procedures. (JG)