In Spring 1992 issue of "Journal of Law and Education," Sharlene McEvoy summarizes case law and legislation concerning campus security. This article adds three significant theories of liability: offcampus responsibility of colleges to their students; contract theories of recovery based upon a college's assurances about college safety;…

Briefly discusses the importance of collective bargaining with noninstructional personnel in education and points out the frequent cross-impact of legal requirements affecting noninstructional personnel and instructional personnel. (JG)

University administrators are challenged to develop policies that protect the educational atmosphere for marginalized groups while also protecting freedom of speech. The appropriate administrative response to outrageous or hateful speech on campus may be constructive speech and action, not discipline of speakers. This article summarizes relevant…

Introduces two articles that (1) supply the union and management perspectives of the Supreme Court decision in "Ellis vs. Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks" and (2) discuss how this decision affects the public sector in the area of education. (MLF)

The Supreme Court in "Ellis vs. Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks" has provided a systematic process for determining what constitutes union expenses properly charged to objecting nonmembers. (MLF)

In "Ellis vs. Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks," the Supreme Court clarified the line between permissible and nonpermissible expenses and what procedures must be available to prevent compulsory subsidization of ideological activity by objecting employees. This article also describes the Court's decisions subsequent to…

The Federal Government has pushed employers to establish programs to test applicants and employees for drug use. The accompanying articles discuss legal barriers to drug testing and test administration and practical problems that limit the feasibility of drug testing and carry with them potential legal problems. (MLF)

Reviews state legislation governing collective bargaining for noninstructional school personnel, discusses bargaining units for noninstructional personnel, and suggests some ways school district administrators can effectively bargain with unions and associations representing noninstructional personnel. (JG)

An introduction to two following articles states that public sector labor relations lacks a consensus on the status of supervisors. This concerns who should be treated as a "supervisor," whether supervisors should be represented by a union, and whether supervisors should be allowed in the same bargaining unit as nonsupervisors. (Author/MLF)

The political trend toward holding down the labor costs associated with public education continues unabated. Until elected officials are prepared to fund the high cost of quality education--including improving instructional wages and benefits in a significant way--dissatisfaction and frustration will continue to plague the bargaining process for…

Discusses the importance of drug-testing policies for educators by analyzing the recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeal's decision in "Knox v. Knox." Concludes that mandatory drug testing for educators in safety-sensitive positions will not infringe on the constitutional rights of school employees. (Contains 30 footnotes.) (MLF)

Summarizes (1) two recently proposed pieces of legislation that offer federal aid to mathematics and science education; (2) court decisions that concern education at all levels; and (3) law review digests of federal and state issues. (MLF)

The California State Mediation and Conciliation Service, a state agency, has conducted approximately 150 mediations per year in public schools. Describes the use of grievance mediation in resolving disputes between California public school systems and their unions. (MLF)

Describes legal problems and issues and reviews court cases involving noninstructional school personnel that have arisen in Ohio, which has no state law governing collective bargaining for public employees. (JG)

Examines from a union perspective the problems faced by bargaining units that represent both teachers and principals. The author discusses the differences between private and public sector labor relations and the organizations and issues involved, and contends there is a need for supervisory representation but recommends separate units for…