The basic objective of this proposed grievance procedure is to resolve grievances as efficiently and informally as possible. The model recommends three steps. The first provides an established, yet informal, procedure to resolve minor grievances. The employee with the complaint is interviewed by his immediate supervisor and then, if necessary, by…

Successful collective bargaining and, if necessary, strike management, requires careful planned communication strategies and programs before, during, and after, if the school system is to maintain the public's confidence. This handbook is designed to provide guidelines for the educational administrative team in developing a communication plan that…

This is an analysis of the current Education Association model collective bargaining agreement. This document is intended to provide aid and assistance to board bargaining teams and negotiators; it is not a substitute for professional assistance where such help is indicated. The board of education-oriented clauses included in the analysis indicate…

This paper is designed to be used as a practical resource manual for the development of proposals for negotiations on inservice teacher education. It is divided into two sections. The first section focuses on the analytical techniques which should be used by an association in formulating the content and design of its inservice education proposal.…

Because of the importance of the work of local school boards, each school board member must become thoroughly informed on school laws, rules and regulations, and the actual operation of the school district. He or she must also understand the role and responsibilities of school board members. First issued in 1958, this manual is intended primarily…

After considering the origins and constraints on school district authority and the legitimate exercise of that authority in carrying out the district's legislative, executive, and quasi-judicial functions, the author presents chapters on school boards, including consideration of open meeting laws and individual board member liability; the school…

The materials contained in this school board calendar are intended to help local boards take the appropriate actions required by the state of Oregon at the appropriate times. Many of these board actions involve budget preparation and approval, collective bargaining, and personnel procedures. The calendar suggests activities based on the timeline…

The purpose of this handbook is to set forth, for the day-to-day use of school board members, some of the proven methods of attaining and holding public interest and support of the schools. Guidelines are offered, adaptable to local situations, on measuring public opinion, press relations, the public relations team, advisory committees, handling…

This resource guide was prepared by the University of Alabama College of Education to assist local education agencies (school districts) in Alabama in formulating effective policy. The authors emphasize that if local control of the schools is to remain viable, education decision makers must view policy development as a comprehensive function…