This accident report illustrates and exemplifies three significant safety issues with which the Board has long been concerned: (1) the use of seatbelts by the drivers of schoolbuses, (2) the location and security of schoolbus fuel tanks, and (3) the mode of opening of schoolbus service doors. (Photographs may reproduce poorly.) (Author)

Safety policies, procedures, and related information are presented in this manual to assist school personnel in a continuing program of accident prevention. Chapter 1 discusses safety education and accident prevention in general. Chapter 2 covers traffic regulations relating to school safety patrols, school bus transportation, bicycles, and…

Thirty-five annotations from the ERIC system discuss the problems of vandalism and violence in the schools, touching on causes, prevention, solutions, security methods, and programs and responses advocated and used by various groups. (Author/MLF)

New Jersey's Distributive Education Teacher-Coordinators have responded to the increase in shoplifting by developing teaching units for in-school programs and adult classes which deal with this problem. This instructional outline begins with a teaching lesson concerning the purposes and objectives of the course. The second lesson expands upon the…

Preventive maintenance can extend useful equipment life in a school building and keep systems running more efficiently. Points to consider before selecting a comprehensive energy management package are listed. (Author/MLF)

One of the ten buildings chosen to receive 1976 AIA honor awards, is a complex consisting of a dormitory for 800 students, a dining facility that serves 400 at a time, and student activity rooms. (Author/MLF)

The underlying philosophical and practical problems encountered when designing drug education/prevention programs are reviewed. The Health Belief Model is described and its most relevant components are outlined. The drug education material and teaching methodology which complement the model are reviewed as well. (Author)

A new attendance policy is outlined that is credited with significantly reducing unauthorized absences at Hauppauge High School in New York. (Author/MLF)

From the first gymnastic lesson, children should be taught to be responsible for their actions in regard both to their own safety and that of others. (JD)

Discusses and describes some active Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). An EAP is a stress intervention program that, when combined with other stress prevention procedures, can serve as an effective base for developing a comprehensive managerial system for combating organizational stress. (Author/IRT)

The national school identification number, using the postal zip code plus a two digit identifier, would identify recovered stolen school property and ensure its return to legitimate owners. (Author/MLF)

The author outlines the different stages of psychological aggression, the pathology of aggressive tendencies, "triggers" of aggressive behavior, the dangers for society, and recommendations for prevention of violence. (RK)

A model smoking cessation clinic for students is described. (MM)

Describes how the San Antonio Independent School District reduced nighttime vandalism losses and utility costs at the same time by turning off all lights during the hours schools are closed. (JG)

Some of the dangers to be protected against and omissions to be avoided in order to cope with rising costs for liability and property insurance. (Author/MLF)