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July/August 2001

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IASB Publications
2921 Baker Drive
Springfield 62703
217/528-9688, extension 1131

• Slaying the dragon without getting singed by Tom Salter
  If your district is bombarded by criticism from a local radio talk show host, there are ways to don shining armor and win a war of words.

• It starts and ends with boards: Retaining new teachers by Georgiann McKenna
  Mentoring programs could help stem the tide of too many teachers leaving the profession within the first five years.

• Teacher induction: New program strives for consistency by Linda Dawson

• Building budgets by Linda Dawson
  One of the first items to interest new school board members is the district budget. But what is the board's role in this annual ritual of dollars and cents? And how can boards improve their process?

• Budget enemy number one by Linda Dawson and James Russell

• Budget timeline

• Bringing in more than bake sales by Linda Dawson
  The budgets for Illinois schools cover many things, but districts would be hard pressed to come up with enough cash to cover the "extras" paid by teachers, grants, fund?raisers, community partnerships and foundations.

• Partnering with the community: A great investment by Robert J. Madonia
  Komarek School District 94 in North Riverside, Illinois, will reap untold dividends from a concerted effort during the past few years to partner with its community.

• Partnership Dividends by Robert J. Madonia

• Ground rules for life by David W. Smith
  A few simple rules could improve life for school board members, both in their official capacity as well as in their private and business lives.

• Common mistakes can lead to court by Brooke R. Whitted
  School districts can avoid court battles over interactions with students and parents by easily avoiding six common mistakes and being aware of three common mistakes parents make.

• In-district credit: A cost-effective option by Edward P. Cox
  Districts may want to design their own professional development programs, using staff as a cost-effective way to meet the needs of new teacher certification requirements.