2008 School Business Affairs Editorial Index by Topic

School Business Affairs magazine is published eleven times a year by ASBO International. A wide range of informative topics have been featured in School Business Affairs, from accounting and finance to food service, construction, school security, and much more.

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ANCILLARY SERVICES

“Bus Company Performance: Getting the Horse Under Control Before It Leaves the Corral.”
By Sloggett, Joel.
November 2008, pp. 12-14.

“Buying Furniture: Nine Ways to Go Green.”
By VanWyk, Linda.
April 2008, pp. 33-34.

“CASBO Members Called to Action During Fires.”
By Randles, Julie Phillips.
June 2008, pp. 28-30.

“Certificates of Insurance as a Risk Management Tool.”
By Kravis, Miles.
June 2008, pp. 26-27.

“Energy: The Green Remedy for Today's School District.”
By Hallberg, Joseph.
July/August 2008, pp. 28-30.

“Getting the Most from Your Energy Dollar: The High-Performance School.”
By Crawley, Drury.
July/August 2008, pp. 31-33.

“Involving Students in Bus Safety Programs.”
By Ruder, Robert.
July/August 2008, pp. 37-38.

“Managing Risk and Curbing Claims with Telephonic Injury Triage.”
By Mader, Stephanie.
June 2008, pp. 14-16.

“Powering Up with Power Purchasing Agreements.”
By Poper, Preston.
July/August 2008, pp. 34-36.

“Risk Management, Preschools, and Young Children.”
By Russo, Charles J.
June 2008, pp. 18-20.

“Risk Management, Preschools, and Young Children.”
By Russo, Debra L.
June 2008, pp. 18-20.

“Sky Is Falling!.Or Is It? Mitigating Rising Fuel Costs in Transportation.”
By Platt, Tom.
July/August 2008, pp. 8-11.

“Staying Ahead: Building a Culture of Preparedness.”
By Gingera, Donna and Mason Aaron
June 2008, pp. 8-12.

“Transportation of Special Education Students: Cost Issues Associated with Related Services.”
By Osborne, Allan G. and Russo Charles.
May 2008, pp. 40-42.

“Understanding, Detecting, and Preventing Fraud.”
By Schoch, Robert and William Hartman.
July/August 2008, pp. 16-20.



ASBO INTERNATIONAL

“Around the Water Cooler.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
September 2008, pp. 4-6.

“ASBO International's 2008 Annual Meeting and Exhibits.”
By ASBO International.
October 2008, pp. 36-39.

“Business of Partnership.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
May 2008, pp. 4-6.

“Contemplating True Heroes.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
November 2008, p. 4.

“Corporate Corner: Welcome ASBO's New Column.”
By ASBO International.
October 2008, p. 43.

“Corporate Corner: Corporate Membership Benefit Highlight: Live Learning Center.”
By ASBO International.
November 2008, p. 43.

“Corporate Corner: Corporate Membership Benefit Highlight: Relationship.”
By ASBO International.
December 2008, p. 43.

“A Day in the life (or life in the day) of a School Business Affairs issue.”
By McMahon, Siobhan.
December 2008, p. 6.

“Economy and Professional Development.”
By Musso, John D.
October 2008, p. 7.

“Getting a Grasp on the Global Economic Crisis.”
By Musso, John D.
December 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me.”
By Musso, John D.
February 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me: Bringing Out the Best in Your Staff.”
By Musso, John D.
May 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me: Identifying Our Most Valuable Resources.”
By Musso, John D.
July/August 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me: Leadership and Professional Development.”
By Musso, John D.
September 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me: Leadership and Professional Development.”
By Musso, John D.
November 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me: More of the Leadership Recipe.”
By Musso, John D.
June 2008, p. 7.

“Leading from Behind – It’s Not About Me: The Power in EmPOWERment.”
By Musso, John D.
April 2008, p. 7.

“Leaving a Legacy to the Profession and the Association.”
By Brendel. Jerome E.
February 2008, p. 4-6.

“Meet the 2008 ASBO International Board Candidates.”
By ASBO International Elections.
September 2008, pp. 38-42.

“Member Spotlight on Andy Hawkins: Facing the Challenges of a Growing District.”
By ASBO International.
April 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Dianna Fitzl: Carrying the Torch of Excellence.”
By ASBO International.
May 2008, p.44.

“Member Spotlight on Joy Coulbeck: Growing School Business and School Business Managers.”
By ASBO International.
November 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Kay Watson.”
By ASBO International.
October 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Keith Bradford: Epitomizing"Can Do" Attitude.”
By ASBO International.
June 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Kim Arndt: Wearing a Variety of Hats.”
By ASBO International.
July/August 2008, p. 42.

“Member Spotlight on Lisa Morstad: Award Winning School Business Official.”
By ASBO International.
January 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Lori Haley: Connecting the Dots.”
By ASBO International.
February 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Mark Youngs: Bridging Corporate and School Business.”
By ASBO International.
December 2008, p. 44.

“Member Spotlight on Mohsin Dada: Making a Commitment to Helping Kids.”
By ASBO International.
September 2008, p. 44.

“Most Important Leadership Trait.”
By Musso, John D.
January 2008, p. 7.

“Moving Upward – Toward New Summits.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
January 2008, pp. 4-6.

“Networking: So That's What You're Talking About.”
By McMahon, Siobhan.
November 2008, p. 6.

“Previewing the ASBO Annual Meeting & Exhibits.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
July/August 2008, pp. 4-6.

“Professional Development and ASBO International.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
April 2008, pp. 4-6.

“Reaching New Summits.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
December 2008, pp. 4- (Continued on page 39).

“Recognizing School Business Officials.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
June 2008, pp. 4-6.

“Reflections from the White House – and Hollywood.”
By Brendel, Jerome E.
October 2008, pp. 4-6.



THE EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE

“2007-2008 Salaries of School Business Officials.”
By Licciardi, Chris and Protheroe, Nancy.
September 2008, pp. 8-16.

“Can NCLB Survive the Competitiveness.”
By Hess, Frederick M. and Rotherham, Andrew J.
February 2008, pp. 8-14.

“Challenge of Educating ELL Students.”
By Lawton, Stephen B.
May 2008, pp. 24-27.

“Challenge of Testing Accommodations for Special-Needs- Students.”
By Lanham, Bobbie.
November 2008, pp. 28-29.

“Charter Schools, Accountability, and Achievement.”
By Eckes, Suzanne and Rumple, Janet.
October 2008, pp. 8-10.

“Coming Storm: The National Economy and School Budgets.”
By Griffith, Michael.
September 2008, pp. 18-19.

“Coming Together: The Pros and Cons of School Consolidation.”
By Dolph, David A.
December 2008, pp. 26-28.

“Considerations in Credentialing the School Business Profession.”
By Godshall, Clark J.
February 2008, pp. 18-21.

“Cost of Gender Equity.”
By Lopiano, Donna A.
November 2008, pp. 30-32.

“Diversity in the School System.”
By Cortner, Christy.
February 2008, pp. 15-16.

“Educational Rights of Children.”
By Russo, Charles J.
February 2008, pp. 28-31.

“English-Language Learners: Costs, Benefits, and Challenges.”
By Ferrin, Scott Ellis.
October 2008, pp. 12-15.

“Fair Use and the Copyright Act.”
By Mawdsley, Ralph D.
October 2008, pp. 17-19.

“Fights, School Buses, and Video Surveillance: Videotapes as Student Records?”
By Russo, Charles J.
April  2008, pp. 40-42.

“Final Decision: Community Participation and School Closure Decisions.”
By Lavner, Mark S. and Finnigan, Kara S.
February 2008, pp. 22-26.

“Financing School for Results.”
By Hill, Paul and Roza, Marguerrite.
September 2008, pp. 20-23.

“Free Speech Rights of School Employees: Recent Developments.”
By Russo, Charles J. and Fossey, Richard.
June 2008, pp. 38-40.

“Getting the Point B: Leadership and Vision.”
By Guthrie, Barbara E. and Guthrie, Stephen H.
January 2008, pp.43-44.

“Growth and Infrastructure Costs: Legal Constraints for Shifting the Tax Burden.”
By Sutton, Lenford C.
April 2008, pp. 18-22.

“Housing Boom (and Bust), Property Taxes, and Schools.”
By Richardson, Judy M.
July/August 2008, pp. 12-14.

“IDEA and Alternative Education Choices: Legal Issues.”
By Osborne, Allan G.
November 2008, pp. 24-26.

“Immigration Policy and K-12 Education Costs.”
By Hunter, Richard C.
April 2008, pp. 36-38.

“International Credentialing: An Opportunity or a Threat?”
By Lang, Susan and Summerson, Trevor.
January 2008, pp. 27-29.

“Leadership and Legacy: Creating a Road Map for Change.”
By Moore Brian N.
January 2008, pp. 37-39.

“Leadership Transition and Common Sense.”
By Ruder Robert.
February 2008, pp. 43-44.

“Leading a Small District After Serving in a Big District: It Is a Whole New World!.”
By Lark, Carol.
October 2008, pp. 40-41.

“Legal Update on Student Vaccinations.”
By Russo, Charles J.
January 2008, pp. 40-42.

“Nurturing Discipline on the Management Team Bus.”
By Hixson, Richard M.
January 2008, pp. 32-33.

“Plagiarism, Computers, and the Law: Can the Legal System Keep Pace with Technological Advances?”
By Russo, Charles J.
November 2008, pp. 38-42.

“Planning for Positive Impact: Facility Design and Student Achievement.”
By Heinhorst-Busby, Jennifer and Hunter, Richard C.
April 2008, pp. 24-26.

“Planning Small High Schools: Unique Challenges for Futuristic Thinking.”
By Hill, Franklin., Brajcic, Mark and Kanning, Jeff.
April  2008, pp. 14-17.

“Power of Mentoring: Pass It On.”
By Weeks, Richard.
May 2008, pp. 36-39.

“Private vs. Public Schools: Which Are More Effective?”
By Hunter, Richard C.
January 2008, pp. 34-36.

“Programming for Gifted Students: Overlooking a National Resource?”
By Russo, Charles J.
May 2008, pp. 16-19.

“Religious Events in Public Schools: Celebration or Controversy?”
By Russo, Charles J and Mawdsley, Ralph D.
December 2008, pp. 40-42.

“School District Receivership: Lessons from Arizona.”
By Lawton, Stephen B.
December 2008, pp. 34-38.

“Student Safety and Prescription Drug Dispensation in Schools.”
By Russo, Charles J.
July/August 2008, pp. 40-42.

“Tale of Two Pledges: Developments in South Africa and the United States.”
By Wall, Elda De and Russo,Charles D. 
October 2008, pp. 20-23.

“What Affects Teacher Satisfaction? What Can You Do?”
By Finnigan, Kara S., Friedman, Barry,  Brent, Brian O., and  Aguilar, Cecillia Rios.
December 2008, pp. 16-18.



FACILITY MANAGEMENT

“Community Use of Schools.”
By Mahoney, Daniel P.
June 2008, pp. 22-24.

“Creative Ways to Raise Funds and Reduce Costs.”
By Geiger, Philip E.
September 2008, pp. 28-31.

“Finding Relief: Recovering Costs for Community Use.”
By Tucker, Erin.
November 2008, pp. 8-10.

“Latest in Video Surveillance: Increasing School Security Campuswide.”
By Cowdrick, Bruce A.
July/August 2008, pp. 25-27.

“Mastering Maintenance: Facilities Masters Award Recognizes Exceptional Facilities Programs.”
By Tucker, Erin.
April  2008, pp. 27-29.

“Putting Together the Right Team for an Energy-Efficient School Project.”
By Appel, Margo.
January 2008, pp. 24-26.

“Required Course Work: Pests 101.”
By Copps, Patrick T.
February 2008, p. 38.



FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

“Cut the Cost of  Borrowing with Zero-Interest Federal QZAB Funds.”
By Peters, Laurence.
December 2008, pp. 23-24.

“Deconstructing Costs: Tools to Answer Those Difficult Questions.”
By Brent, Brian O. and DeAngelis, Karen J.
September 2008, pp. 24-27.

“Managing Student Activity Funds: Basic Guidelines.”
By Thiel, William B.
May 2008, pp. 28-31.

“New Auditing Standards Help District Guard Against Fraud.”
By Locigno, Michael J.
November 2008, pp. 34-36.

“New Auditing Standards Help District Guard Against Fraud.”
By Nuehring, Bert.
November2008, pp. 34-36.

“Policies and Procedures: Just Sound Practice.”
By Belachew, Abinet.
June 2008, p. 31.

“Umbrella Booster Clubs: Key to Fiscal Control and Risk Prevention.”
By Frederick, Bob.
December 2008, pp. 30-32.



HUMAN RESOURCES

“Choices, Choices: Helping Employees Make the Right Decision about Health Care.”
By Supple, Kevin.
January 2008, pp. 12-14.

“Health Benefits Plan Trust: Providing Quality Affordable Health Care.”
By Reimer, Candace and Summa, Sally.
December 2008, pp. 20-21.

“Helping School-Level Administrators Abide By Collective-Bargaining Contract Provision.”
By Safransky, Robert J.
December 2008, pp. 12-14.

“High-Tech Hiring.”
By Wodarz, Nan.
April 2008, pp. 43-44.

“Making Sense of Millennials.”
By Wodarz, Nan.
July/August 2008, p. 44.

“Our Children's Health: Everyone's Challenge, Everyone's Business.”
By Drzal, Nicholas B.
May 2008, pp. 12-14.

“Real Health Insurance Savings: Providing Incentives to Get Off the Plan.”
By Saucerman, Pat.
January 2008, p. 20.

“Rx for Success: A Safe and Healthy Work Environment.”
By Stooksbury, Mindy.
January 2008, pp. 16-18.

“Seven Brutal Facts: What Every Business Manager Should Know When Changing the District Health Care Provider.”
By Phillips, Lawrence R.
January 2008, pp. 8-10.

“Take a Break!”
By Wodarz, Nan.
June 2008, pp. 42-44.

“Unlocking the Secrets of Teacher Labor Negotiations.”
By Wilson, Ron.
December 2008, pp. 8-10.



INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

“School Districts, Data Retention, and Federal E-Discovery Rules.”
By  Patterson Jeff and  Boivin, Donna. 
October 2008, pp. 30-34.

“Under Construction: A National PK-12 Data Model.”
By Doar, Bertha P.
April 2008, pp. 30-32.



PROPERTY  ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT

“Formula for Success: Building an Equation for School Construction.”
By Willis, Dail.
April  2008, pp. 8-12.

“Selecting an Architect? How About a Design Competition?”
By Scott, Jeffrey R.
June 2008, pp. 34-37.

“Transforming a Neighborhood and Building a Treasure.”
By Swenson, Craig.
May 2008, pp. 32-34.



TECHNOLOGY

“Addressing the Assistive Technology Needs of Special Education Students.”
By Morse, Timothy E and Cirlot-New, Janie.
February 2008, pp. 40-42.

“eCommerce Clicks with Public Schools.”
By Dunaway, Ann.
February 2008, pp. 35-37.

“Ending the Headaches of Textbook Management.”
By Rokusek, Don.
May 2008, pp. 8-10.

“E-Procurement: Not Your Ordinary Online Shopping Experience.”
By Goldberg, Harry.
May 2008, pp. 20-23.

“Holistic View of the Total Cost of Technology.”
By Kaestner, Rich.
November 2008, pp. 21-22.

“Managing Student Behavior Risks: An Automated Approach.”
By Temming, Steve.
June 2008, pp. 32-33.

“Negotiating a Win-Win Software Vendor Relationship.”
By Weidenhammer, John P.
November 2008, pp. 16-17.

“Power Down: Saving Money with Automated Computer Power Management.”
By Thickins, Nick.
January 2008, pp. 30-31.
 “Promises and Pitfalls of Social-Networking Websites.”
By Brady, Kevin.
October 2008, pp. 24-28.

“Reaching the Top with Specialized Accounting Software.”
By Guthrie, Bryce.
February 2008, pp. 32-34.

“Reducing Time and Headaches with Automated Asset Management Systems.”
By Scholes, Marcus.
November2008, pp. 19-20.

“Turning Your Technology Wish List into Reality.”
By Lessard, Richard.
September 2008, pp. 33-35.