Reports on research that has identified an appropriate policy model for emergency anticipation in high schools that was developed from an analysis of the literature and the law. Presents a model emergency anticipation policy for high schools together with policy statements in first aid, respiratory equipment, fire, chemical storage, and waste…

Reflects on 18 years' worth of school law columns. Many of the author's predictions have proved accurate, such as forecasts that legislation to assist handicapped students would produce an unprecedented flood of litigation; that minimum competency testing would stand the tests of time and the courts; and that school districts should avoid…

An Alaska elementary school developed an innovative program to reduce bus problems arising from discipline infractions and driver/student frustrations. On every first Tuesday, the principal meets with drivers to offer encouragement and training. Students earn individual and group points for good bus behavior and receive small treats from the…

Examines some of the issues surrounding a school district's decision to remove Shakespeare's "Merchant of Venice" from the list of books in the high school English curriculum. (TB)

Examines policies related to ownership or license of student-created intellectual property in Canadian universities and concludes that universities cannot claim ownership without significant legal issues. Presents recommendations to resolve difficulties. Contains 69 notes and 6 references. (JOW)

Discusses whether U.S. schools equipped with fire sprinklers and fire detection and intercom systems should be able to use a delayed evacuation policy when it comes to fire drills or actual fires. A controversial project in Minnesota is examining that question. The paper discusses concerns about delayed evacuation, the impact of delayed evacuation…

Longitudinal study of changes in student discipline was conducted over 10 years by comparing results of 2 identical national surveys from 1977-78 (N=400 colleges and universities) and 1987-88 with nearly identical samples. Forty-two significant differences were found on 88 categorical items. (Author/NB)

New York's Johnson City Central School District adopted the teacher support. Includes seven references. (MLH)

A broad outline is provided of 12 of the basics that form the framework for any successful school antidrug program. Each one is illustrated by case studies culled from the 47 programs that received the United States Department of Education's second annual drug-free school recognition award (1988-89). (MLF)

Describes the implementation of strict attendance policies at Dowling High School (West Des Moines, Iowa), which provide for penalties for missing more than 20 days per year and rewards given by the local business community for perfect attendance. Reports good results. (DMM)

A review of 200 documents describing site-based management in the United States, Canada, and Australia shows that this management style does not achieve its stated objectives to change school policy, broaden decision-making, and improve instruction or student achievement. Program viability, site conditions, and assessment issues are discussed. A…

The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development has developed model guidelines ensuring that potential school-business relationships are based on sound educational values, serve clear educational purposes, and unambiguously promote student welfare. Establishing ground rules for structuring business involvement with policy and programs…

Outlines steps toward developing a sound superintendent evaluation system, including setting priorities, using policy as a guide, using job descriptions, setting expectation standards, defining effectiveness, designing rating systems, conducting the evaluation, holding a frank discussion, and encouraging honest communication. (MLH)

Reports results of a postcard survey of attitudes of South Dakota elementary school principals toward corporal punishment. Reveals a slight majority of respondents favor legal use of corporal punishment, with half indicating the principal should administer it and half reporting their local community supports corporal punishment. (DHP)

To prevent sexual harassment, schools should have a written policy and should educate students about it. Suggested teaching activities include using current court cases, examining and refining school policy, roleplaying on video, inviting speakers, and using an "Is This Sexual Harassment?" questionnaire describing various behaviors. (SK)