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July/August 2004

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

• Exploring realities of reorganization
  by William Phillips and Scott Day
  Reorganization for school districts is about more than money. Boards and their communities must go beyond the dollar signs and the emotions to look at all the options.
  Sidebar: Navigating reorganization options

• Future for students must be first concern
  by Mike Dorsam
  A sports editor says he's all for maintaining a school district, as long as students get the opportunities they need.

• Superintendents have voice, not vote in restructuring
  by Frances Karanovich and Michael Lane
  The superintendent's role as district leader is to offer advice and information, but the vote to reorganize any district comes down to board members.

• Student activity funds need good policies
  by Hank Boer
  Good board policy can go a long way toward ensuring proper management of student activity funds.

• No Child Left Behind: Why it's good for us
  by R. Kurt Wilke and Sam Xanders

• Do nutrition policies, standards measure up?
  by James Russell
  By establishing and enforcing policies that demonstrate commitment to children's health, boards can make a difference in the battle against childhood obesity.
  

• If Johnny can't read, maybe he's hungry
  by Linda Dawson
  Numerous national and international studies have established a direct link between poor nutrition and a child's inability to perform in the classroom.
  Sidebar: New legislation would expand breakfast program.

• Practical PR: Solo tango preserves message amid tension
  by Kristine Liptrot