A light-hearted look at some of the characteristics of elementary schools that are absent from most organizational descriptions, including malfunctioning heating and cooling systems, archaic audiovisual equipment, and an inordinate number of uninvited cats and dogs. (JM)

Discusses controversy between transitional versus maintenance bilingual education programs in Spanish. Claims policy of static maintenance cannot find support in a view of linguistic competence that considers language development to be complete by adolescence and the same among individuals. Suggests developing students' home language or abandoning…

The two best reasons for purchasing a typewriter service contract are to obtain insurance against major breakdowns and service when needed. However, not every machine should be on a service contract. Guidelines are provided for deciding. (Author/MLF)

Describes within the context of the training of military technicians some of the major characteristics of nondeductive job performance aids and discusses in more detail one of the deductive aids, the state table. (Author/JD)

The work order, when used properly, provides a lasting record of the work actually accomplished and can be a valuable management tool to determine future budgets, predict equipment failure rate, and provide other important information used in decision making. (Author/MLF)

Effective measures to decrease vandalism on the Oswego campus include replacement of damaged items with more resilient materials, the maintenance of communication between campus police and residence hall personnel, and a variety of measures to encourage community ownership and pride. (MLF)

Facts about the specifications for carpets used in different areas in schools. (MLF)

Provides 39 tips than can save school systems gas, money, or both. The tips are arranged in three categories--general policies, bus maintenance, and gas-saving purchases. (Author/IRT)

Reviews the snow clearance procedure at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. (MLF)

Specific ideas are presented on changes that can be made to update park facilities and services. (JD)

The Canadian Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism raises questions about a social situation which involves claims to special status, principally in school curricula, for a number of languages spoken by Canadian subpopulations. This paper examines the specific circumstances and expression of these claims to the Commission. (Author)

Of all things that can damage a roof, people are the worst. Ways are suggested to control access to roofs and monitor inspections and maintenance work. (Author/MLF)

Explains what is behind the elevator safety record. (MLF)