This handbook is designed as a guide for those who may be involved in the administration or management of pupil transportation in New York State. It is especially geared to central, union free, and city districts under 125,000 population, and is designed to complement other New York State Education Department publications. Guidelines include…

This report is based on hearings that the subcommittee held on July 1, 1970, entitled "Economy in Government Property Management--Procurement of Data Processing Equipment" as well as General Accounting Office and General Services Administration reports. It focuses upon the phenomenal growth in the use of automatic data processing equipment by the…

As part of a pilot study of the nutritional status of Mexican American preschool children attending Head Start in East Los Angeles in the spring of 1969, questions were asked concerning their families' buying and food practices. This paper reports on the information obtained from the 21 questionnaires which were returned. Answers to the following…

Describes the development and operation of a countywide purchasing cooperative composed of ten local government agencies in Washington County, Wisconsin. (JG)

Examines the procedures and reviews that take place during the bidding process to ensure that the price and other factors advantageous to the public are met in the bid accepted. (Author/MLF)

Indicates a strong link between product quality and national advertising. Shows that a positive correlation exists between purchase intentions and perceptions of brand quality. (RL)

Presents performance and purchasing information for audio-active and audio-passive headsets and for listening centers (junction box or wireless system), with charts of models, manufacturers, prices, and other specifications for the equipment. Includes advice on types of equipment for training use, mechanical factors, and safety considerations. (MF)

Develops guidelines for selecting and ordering microforms, including warnings regarding microform ripoffs. Literature and techniques for evaluating microforms are discussed. (Author/JAB)

This discussion of the legal aspects of acquiring a computer system emphasizes the buyer's rights. Guidelines are provided for drafting a contract specific to the individual buyer's needs and modifying the vendor's standard form contract. (EM)

Answers questions on software copyright pertaining to teacher/media specialist responsibilities, use of purchased and leased software, backup copies, public domain software, warranties, defective goods, and software lending policies. Information on an existing public domain software-exchange program and a policy statement of International Council…

The behavior variables in 67 studies of marketing and consumer behavior were analyzed; significant variables relevant to satisfying the needs of older consumers were identified. Meta analysis revealed such factors as price consciousness, use of information sources, habituated shopping, and age-related concerns useful in predicting the consumer…

Financing enables school districts to operate new buses when funds for outright purchase are not available. This article examines reasons, sources, and pitfalls of school bus financing. (MLF)

The current cost structure of higher education, comprised of multiple controllable and uncontrollable costs, is analyzed and promising opportunities to reduce costs are explored. Some innovative strategies that have saved substantial sums for the institutions implementing them are highlighted. (MSE)

Energy performance contractors provide services and equipment for administrators with innovative financing that requires no upfront costs to the clients. The range of tasks that facility managers must do to negotiate such contracts is, however, extensive. (MD)

Suggests ways to involve employers in the process of deciding what vocational program equipment to buy for the school: doing a survey (including designing the survey instrument and cover letter), working with vendors (developing a standard set of questions), and recommending a choice (preparing a written recommendation). (CT)