Strikes and threats of strikes have become one of the realities of public education. School districts must be prepared to deal with strikes and the problems that they present. This manual is designed to provide a brief overview of the law relating to public employee strikes and to assist districts in adopting their own strike plans. It offers suggestions regarding the delegation of responsibilities during a strike and provides checklists that can be used by administrators to help ensure that all critical tasks have been completed. Chapter I is a review of basic legal issues presented by strikes. Chapters II through IX outline the roles and responsibilities of members of the strike team and school principals charged with the difficult task of ensuring that the district continues to provide essential services during the pendency of a strike with the least possible disruption. Chapter X outlines poststrike procedures to help bring the district back to normal. The chapters are followed by appendices containing checklists, questionnaires, agendas, news releases, and similar materials designed to facilitate the role of the administrator during a strike. (MLF)