Reports findings from surveys in Ohio and nationwide that academic libraries utilizing competitive bidding policies received consistently higher discounts than did their sister institutions where decisions to purchase were made by other means. (Author/MLF)

Emphasizes the usefulness of a benefit-cost perspective to generate ideas for encouraging lawful behavior in a variety of different situations. Illustrating the utility of the benefit-cost perspective are traditional criminal behavior, business wrongdoing, and rule violations by public officials. (Author)

Presents factors to aid in deciding whether a school should remain open or closed before planning a school renovation project. (WD)

Shares some insights into the school purchasing process. (MLF)

School officials should strive to obtain the best insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost. Large school systems can save money by establishing a self-insurance program rather than buying insurance. (Author/MLF)

Two experts argue that active solar energy systems are not cost-effective for most school buildings. (Author/MLF)

Outlines an energy management program to be presented at the annual meeting of the Association of School Business Officials. The program is based on the Carleton Board of Education (Ontario) energy management program. (Author/MLF)

Compares benefits and costs for three methods of resolving library storage problems: weeding, high-density "warehouse" storage, and conversion to microform. (SW)

Critically examines the arguments of Leon Lessinger for teacher accountability and applicability of these arguments to early childhood education. (Author/SS)

A study shows that a municipality could save more than $1.5 million by including community facilities in a school building. (MLF)

To obtain financing for an energy conservation program the person responsible must have credibility, document actual savings, and furnish research reports about systems requested. (MLF)

Outlines how Fairfield University worked with an energy consultant to establish an energy conservation program. (MLF)

The costs of evaluation are affected by program characteristics and the extent to which it is important to be confident about proof and causality. They are also affected by decisions about issues, resources, evidence, data gathering, data analysis, and reporting. (CT)

Reports the results of research on the effects of exposure to schooling on student achievement. Data were collected covering a 10-year period in which a high school deliberately reduced the amount of classroom time available to it students. (Author/WD)

The purpose of extended year programs for severely handicapped students is pointed out and factors involving eligibility, funding, and cost-effective delivery models are analyzed. (CL)