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July/August 2002

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

• How are your finances? by Hank Boer
  Finding answers to some specific questions can help board members determine their district's financial status.

• New codes cover 'rock star' styles by Linda Dawson
  School administrators are taking a good, long look at how students dress for school, suggesting changes that attempt to cover up growing expanses of exposed skin.
• Sidebar: How the code has changed
• Sidebar: Summer letter explains code changes

• Making a case for student uniforms by Sherwood C. Dees
  One district's research efforts may help another decide if school uniforms might be an option for their students.
• Sidebar: How do you know if uniforms make a difference?

• Blue denim blues: A case for teacher dress codes by Charles Waggoner
  When casual Fridays are an everyday occurrence, maybe it's time to consider a dress code for teachers.

• Once a school, not always a school by Linda Dawson
  Some communities find innovative uses for older buildings that are no longer being used as schools.
• Sidebar: What can board members do?

• Good nutrition establishes foundation for excellence by Deborah Rees
  Because schools play such an important role in children's lives, districts are being asked to step up to the plate when it comes to nutrition issues and policies.
• Sidebar: Study finds high?fat snacks, high?sugar beverages common.