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Deeb, William S. – School Business Affairs, 1998
One of the most important responsibilities of school business officials is protecting their school districts, employees, and students from harm and liability. Risk managers must identify any possible risks involved in facilities operation, eliminate or reduce risk, transfer risks when legally feasible, and assume nontransferable risks through a…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Elementary Secondary Education, Legal Responsibility, Risk Management
Deeb, William S. – School Business Affairs, 1998
An actuarial study revealed that Pasadena Schools had an unfunded worker's compensation liability of over $10 million and 400 open claims. Advised to implement strong cost-containment measures (an early return-to-work program) and equally strong accountability measures (strict performance guides and safe work practices), the district achieved…
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Costs, Elementary Secondary Education, Risk Management
