School Board Journal - September/October 2008

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Here is a Table of Contents for the September/October 2008 issue of Illinois School Board Journal. Highlighted articles are available here in full-text form. For other articles get in touch with:

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Keeping schools safe and secure
by Shayne L. Aldridge
Safety and security are big issues for school districts, and the board's policy role can provide a sound basis for good district climate and preparedness.

Obligations changing for benefit programs
by Stewart H. Diamond and Margaret Kostopulos
Amendments to regulations that govern 403(b) benefit plans have changed the role school districts will play beginning in 2009.

Former IASB leader still inspires students
by Linda Dawson
Howard "Bud" Thompson can now add "Lincolnland Legend" to his list of accomplishments.

Collective bargaining: A philosophical update
by Walter H. Warfield
Differences of opinion during collective bargaining can serve as the anvil on which to forge improved relationships between the district and its employees.

Plan on it! Being prepared is essential.
by John Dively
A number of resources are available to help districts with school safety and crisis management.

How you can lock a schoolhouse gate
by Phillip L. Jacobs Jr.
A school board member with a security background shares tips on keeping "the wolf" outside the gate.

MySpace, SchoolSpace: Is your computer safe?
by Laura Hemmer
As a school board, are you doing all that you can to protect students from Internet predators and cyberbullying?

Safety should never be risky business
by Howard Bultinck
A retired superintendent shares how he always instilled "safety first" as a motto in his district.

Is your E-image the real 'you'?
by Donna McCaw
Protecting your reputation on the Internet can be important when it comes to looking for your next job.

Mailbag: Managed construction article brings memories

Practical PR: It did happen to us, and we responded
By Russ Fletcher and Tony Sanders

Ask the staff: IASB to help district salute board members

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