Part of the reason Wethersfield, Connecticut, schools have been little vandalized is because maintenance people are treated as an important part of the school staff. The school district has found that students rarely vandalize a building that shows people are taking care of it. (Author/MF)

Deals with the potential for saving energy and minimizing operating costs within existing school facilities and in attempts to modernize and expand. (Author)

Trash compactors, the answer to no burn'' ordinances and other refuse handling problems, are standard equipment in many new schools. An update on compaction equipment and practices in schools. (Author)

An independent testing laboratory reveals the results of comparative studies done on vinyl flooring and the question of to wax or not to wax'' and which waxes work best with what flooring; and provides six evaluation tips on floor strippers. (EA)

Describes some of the latest offerings in the contract market and provides information on fibers, cleaners, and specific carpets. Manufacturer, distributor, or supplier information is provided. (JF)

A slide presentation technique can be utilized in bond issue public relations programs. (MF)

Communication between the physical plant administrator and the school administration is necessary to maintain an institution. (Author)

How formulas for physical plant management have helped Florida improve equity among its seven state institutions. (Editor)

Decisions to reroof school buildings should be made with the assistance of a roofing consultant. Different roofing systems are explained. (MLF)

Focusing on the 5-1/4" floppy disk commonly used with microcomputers, this guide to magnetic disks gives a description of their physical appearance and how they function as information storage devices and provides suggestions for their care and maintenance. A glossary of disk-related terms is included. (EAO)

Critiques the concept of ethnolinguistic vitality developed by Giles, Bourhis, and Taylor. Argues that the dimensions of vitality outlined are ambiguous, and gross and inexact tools of analysis in their application. (EKN)

Preventive school bus maintenance to reduce long-term costs should include daily visual inspections by drivers, frequent checks by mechanics, and comprehensive inspections every 5,000 miles. Mechanics recommend checking tail lights, batteries, brakes, lug nuts, leaf springs, tail pipes, and exhaust pipe hangers. (RW)