2003 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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2003 School Business Affairs Article Index by Topic

See also the 2003 Article Index by Author

“THE EDUCATIONAL ENTERPRISE”
(Education Leadership & Administration, Public Policy, Government Relations, and Legal Issues)

“The Voucher Movement After Brown: The End or the Beginning?” By F. Brown. January 2003, pp. 4–8.

“At-Risk Children: Title I Almost 40 Years Later.” By M. A. Gooden. January 2003, pp. 14–18.

“The Supreme Court and Vouchers Revisited.” By C. J. Russo and R. D. Mawdsley. January 2003, pp. 41–44.

“State Accountability Systems That Hold Promise for Improving Equity in Education.” By R. C. Hunter. January 2003, pp. 9–13.

“In God We Trust; All Others Bring Data.” By D. Mann and C. Shakeshaft. January 2003, pp. 19–22.

“Accountability for the 21st Century: Standard & Poor’s School Evaluation Services.” By S. O’Dowd. January 2003, pp. 24–28.

“A Place at the Table: Advocating for Education.” By S. Junck. January 2003, pp. 34–37.

“The Case of the Superintendent’s Wrongdoing.” Case in Point. January 2003, p. 51.

“The Supreme Court Upholds Drug Testing of Student Participants in Extracurricular Activities.” By R. D. Mawdsley and C. J. Russo, J.D., Ed.D. February 2003, pp. 48–52.

“From The Back Room to the Board Room to the School Room—The Business Officer in the World of NCLB.” By D. P. Doyle. February 2003, pp. 10–12.

“Dwindling Resources, Increasing Demands Top Concerns of School Business Officials. Member Survey Reveals Opportunities, Expectations.” By J. Rourke. April 2003, pp. 25–29.

“The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action: Is Change in the Offing?” By C. J. Russo and R. D. Mawdsley, J.D., Ph.D. April 2003, pp. 35–39.

“Making the Connection with Parents.” By D. Beverly. April 2003, pp. 15–17.

“School Finance Reform, Educational Adequacy, and Urban Public Schools.” By M.l F. Addonizio. May 2003, pp. 11–18.

“The Alchemy of Passing a Property Tax Referendum: Reflections on a Successful Campaign.” By T. E. Sheeran. June 2003, pp. 5–10.

“Zero-Tolerance Policies: Are They Effective?” By R. C. Hunter and D. G. Williams. July/August 2003, pp. 6–10.

“Public School Funding Litigation: Recent Decisions and Future Directions.” By J. Dayton and C. Rienstra–Kiracofe. July/August 2003, pp. 11–16.

“Due Process and Special Education: How to Stay Out of Court.” By F. Brown. July/August 2003, pp. 18–21.

“The Pledge of Allegiance: Patriotic Duty or Unconstitutional Establishment of Religion?” By C. J. Russo. July/August 2003, pp. 22–27.

“Personnel Evaluations in Education and the Law.” By P. T.K. Daniel. July/August 2003, pp. 29–33.

“Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation: Coming Soon to a District Near You.” By L. E. Soronen, J.D. July/August 2003, pp. 34–37.

“An Active Spring, More to Do” By D. A. Ritchey. July/August 2003, pp. 42–44.

“The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same?” By C. J. Russo and R. D. Mawdsley. November 2003, pp. 29–32.

 

FACILITY MANAGEMENT
(Planning, Construction, and Maintenance & Operations)

“Smart Energy Choices Free Up Dollars for Capital Improvements.” By D. Ritchey. January 2003, pp. 38–40.

“Simplifying Facility and Event Scheduling: Saving Time and Money.” By K. Raasch. January 2003, pp. 29–33.

“The Role of Wireless Computing Technology in the Design of Schools.” By P. Nair. February 2003, pp. 26–34.

“Inside Sweden’s Independent Public Schools: Innovations in Management.” By H. Raham. April 2003, pp. 18–23.

“Seven Tips for Educational Institutions When Working with Glass Contractors.” By J. DeLiberato. April 2003, pp. 42–43.

“Finding Budget Fat in Lean Economic Times: The Benefits of Facility Management Software.” By T. Schek. May 2003, pp. 37–40.

“Vehicle Maintenance Internal Service Fund Answers Demand for Accountability.” By G. Rees. June 2003, pp. 11–14.

“High-Performance Schools Make Cents.” By C. Nielsen–Palacios. June 2003, pp. 15–19.

“Get Started: Energy Efficiency Makes More Sense Than Ever.” By J. Alban and J. R. Drabick. June 2003, pp. 20–24.

“Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Clean Air Is Good Business.” By M. A. Guarneiri. June 2003, pp. 26–30.

“ASBO International Announces 2002–2003 Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design.” June 2003, pp. 31–41.

“Building Quality Schools: Team Approach Yields Successful Project.” By G. L. Aller. December 2003, pp. 6–9.

“Commissioning Enhances Building Efficiency, Economy, and Sustainability.” By T. Miller and C. Orton. December 2003, pp. 10–13.

“Phasing Can Be an Effective Strategy to Accommodate Long-term Growth.” By D. Hensley. -December 2003, pp. 14–17.

“Tax–Exempt Bonds: The Secret to Low-Cost Financing.” By J. P. Carlucci and R. C. Schneider. December 2003, pp. 19–23.

“Building for Success: The New Jersey Schools Construction Corp.” By A. T. McNeill. December 2003, pp. 25–27.

“Beyond the Bulb: A Case Study in School Daylighting.” By B. Palitz. December 2003, pp. 29–31.

“Choosing an Indoor Air Quality Specialist.” By T. Siener. December 2003, pp. 33–34.

“Geothermal Heat Pump Technology Saves Energy for America’s Schools.” By K. McCray. December 2003, pp. 35–39.

“Provide an Environment that Allows Students to Experience a Healthy Life Style.” By C. B. Sturgeon. December 2003, pp. 40–41.

“School Boards and the Utility Companies.” By B. M. MacNeil. December 2003, pp. 43–44.

 

FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
(Accounting, Auditing, Budgeting, Investments, and Financial Reporting)

“Suspending School Boards: The Legal–Financial Picture in Ontario.” By B. M. MacNeil. January 2003, pp. 45–46.

“School/Business Partnerships: Getting More Money and Resources for Your Schools.” By C. G. Peck. February 2003, pp. 37–40.

“Making Cost–Effective Decisions: A Guide for Board Members, Administrators, and Teachers.” By B. O. Brent. April 2003, pp. 12–14.

“Where Do We Go From Here: A Discussion of Education Funding in the Midwestern United States, 1991–2001.” By A. Rolle, P. A. Hessling, and E. A. Houck. May 2003, pp. 19–21.

“Home Schooling: An Overview and Financial Implications for Public Schools.” By B. D. Ray and N. Weller. May 2003, pp. 22–26.

“Gaining Insight Into an Organization’s Fixed Assets.” By E. Hardy. May 2003, pp. 27–28.

“Urban School Finance: Increased Standards and Accountability in Uncertain Economic Times.” By J. King Rice and C. Roellke. May 2003, pp. 30–33.

“Shaking the Tree: The Benefits (and Costs) of District Education Foundations.” By B. O. Brent and J. C. Pijanowski. May 2003, pp. 6–10.

“Communicate Your Tough Budget Issues Using the KISS Principle.” By E. H. Moore. October 2003, pp. 13–14.

 

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

“Calling on ISAACC: Targeting Professional Development to Meet District Needs.” By R. P. Smith, G. Bernstein, and H. Henry. February 2003, pp. 5–8.

“Enhance Your Employee Benefits Package with a 529 College Savings Plan.” By G. D. Stott. February 2003, pp. 43–45.

“ASBO International’s Professional Self-Assessments—Mapping Skills, Charting a Course for Growth.” By Mark J. Aronstein. April 2003, pp. 9–11.

“Professional Standards for School Business Officials: An Opportunity to Reach Higher Levels.” By L. L. Abner. April 2003, pp. 4–8.

“Do Employer Contributions Cause Title I of ERISA to Apply? What About Nondiscrimination Rules?” By E. Lowder. May 2003, pp. 34–36.

“Personnel Evaluations in Education and the Law.” By P. T.K. Daniel. July/August 2003, pp. 29–33.

“Fair Labor Standards Act Litigation: Coming Soon to a District Near You.” By L. E. Soronen, J.D. July/August 2003, pp. 34–37.

“2002–2003 Salary Survey Result.” By A. R. Williams. September 2003, pp. 7–12.

“GASB’s Proposed Reporting Standards Cause Confusion Vis–à–vis Other Post-Employment Benefits.” By N. C. A. Alioto and R. J. Dickson, RSBA. October 2003, pp. 6–8.

“Participants Deem Eagle Institute a Huge Success, Tackle Challenging Issues.” October 2003, pp. 17–18.

“Leveraging Intellectual Capital: Visionary Knowledge Management by the School Business Administrator.” By W. I. Armstrong. November 2003, pp. 37–38.

“Certification: Does It Matter?” By S. P. Wanger. November 2003, pp. 6–8.

“School Business Certification Matrix.” Compiled by ASBO International. November 2003, pp. 9–14.

“Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions: University of Wisconsin–Whitewater School Business Licensure Program.” By B. Statz and R. W. Price. November 2003, pp. 15–18.

“Save Millions—Train and Support New Teachers.” By H. K. Wong, Ed.D. November 2003, pp. 19–22.

“The State of the Unions: How Teachers’ Unions Get Involved in Educational Reform.” By W. L. Poole. November 2003, 23–27.

“The Supreme Court and Affirmative Action: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same?” By C. J. Russo and R. D. Mawdsley. November 2003, pp. 29–32.

“Choosing an Indoor Air Quality Specialist.” By T. Siener. December 2003, pp. 33–34.

 

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
(Information Systems, Instructional Program Management, and Mass Communications & Public Relations)

“In God We Trust; All Others Bring Data.” By D. Mann and C. Shakeshaft. January 2003, pp. 19–22.

“Evaluation of E–Learning Resources.” By S. Meagher. February 2003, pp. 13–16.

“Making the Connection with Parents.” By D. Beverly. April 2003, pp. 15–17.

“Evaluation of Educational Programs and Services: A Continuous Improvement Process.” By R. Amine and J. Fourqurean. April 2003, pp. 30–32.

“How to Secure E–Rate Funding.” By D. Dietrich. April 2003, pp. 33–34.

“Finding Budget Fat in Lean Economic Times: The Benefits of Facility Management Software.” By T. Schek. May 2003, pp. 37–40.

“The Alchemy of Passing a Property Tax Referendum: Reflections on a Successful Campaign.” By T. E. Sheeran. June 2003, pp. 5–10.

“E–Learning Meets Board Policy.” By N. Wodarz. June 2003, pp. 43–44.

“School Business Resources at Your Fingertips.” By C. Richards. November 2003, pp. 35–36.

“Leveraging Intellectual Capital: Visionary Knowledge Management by the School Business Administrator.” By W. I. Armstrong. November 2003, pp. 37–38.

 

PROPERTY ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT
(Purchasing, Supply Management, and Real Estate)

“Smart Energy Choices Free Up Dollars for Capital Improvements.” By D. Ritchey. January 2003, pp. 38–40.

“Total Cost of Technology Ownership: Doing It Right.” By A. Andrus. February 2003, pp. 35–36.

“Inside Sweden’s Independent Public Schools: Innovations in Management.” By H. Raham. April 2003, pp. 18–23.

“Seven Tips for Educational Institutions When Working with Glass Contractors.” By J. DeLiberato. April 2003, pp. 42–43.

“Gaining Insight Into an Organization’s Fixed Assets.” By E. Hardy. May 2003, pp. 27–28.

“Finding Budget Fat in Lean Economic Times: The Benefits of Facility Management Software.” By T. Schek. May 2003, pp. 37–40.

“The Alchemy of Passing a Property Tax Referendum: Reflections on a Successful Campaign.” By T. E. Sheeran. June 2003, pp. 5–10.

“Vehicle Maintenance Internal Service Fund Answers Demand for Accountability.” By G. Rees. June 2003, pp. 11–14.

“Beyond the Bulb: A Case Study in School Daylighting.” By B. Palitz. December 2003, pp. 29–31.

“Geothermal Heat Pump Technology Saves Energy for America’s Schools.” By K. McCray. December 2003, pp. 35–39.

 

TECHNOLOGY

“Internet Filtering.” By N. Wodarz. January 2003, pp. 47–49.

“Making Technology Standards Work for You: Guide for School Administrators.” Book Review by K. Hokanson. January 2003, p. 50.

“Evaluation of E–Learning Resources.” By S. Meagher. February 2003, pp. 13–16.

“The Productivity of Learning Technologies: A School and Learning Policy Review.” By D. Mann. February 2003, pp. 17–21.

“Putting the Power of Technology into the Hands of the Education Community.” By C. Burden. February 2003, pp. 22–24.

“The Role of Wireless Computing Technology in the Design of Schools.” By P. Nair. February 2003, pp. 26–34.

“Total Cost of Technology Ownership: Doing It Right.” By A. Andrus. February 2003, pp. 35–36.

“Computer Lab Configuration.” By N. Wodarz. February 2003, pp. 53–54.

“How to Secure E–Rate Funding.” By D. Dietrich. April 2003, pp. 33–34.

“Connecting Schools and Communities Through Technology: A Publication Review.” By N. Wodarz. April 2003, pp. 40–41.

“Demystifying the Projector Dilemma.” By N. Wodarz. May 2003, pp. 41–42.

“Finding Budget Fat in Lean Economic Times: The Benefits of Facility Management Software.” By T. Schek. May 2003, pp. 37–40.

“E-Learning Meets Board Policy.” By N. Wodarz. June 2003, pp. 43–44.

“Exploring Microsoft OneNote.” By N. Wodarz. July/August 2003, pp. 40–41.

“Effective Data Collection Aids in School Safety Action Planning.” By R. V. Barnett. September 2003, pp. 24–25.

“Increase School Safety with Wireless Communications.” By B. Guderian. September 2003, pp. 26–27.

“School Security Systems: Spotlight on Video Surveillance.” By N. Wodarz. September 2003, pp. 41–44.

“Security Systems in Schools: Handheld and Baggage Scanners.” By N. Wodarz. November 2003, pp. 33–34.

“Leveraging Intellectual Capital: Visionary Knowledge Management by the School Business Administrator.” By W. I. Armstrong. November 2003, pp. 37–38.

 

ANCILLARY SERVICES
(Risk Management, Transportation, Food Services, etc.)

“Taking Action for Healthy Kids.” By J. E. Kidd. February 2003, pp. 41–42.

“The Supreme Court Upholds Drug Testing of Student Participants in Extracurricular Activities.” By R. D. Mawdsley and C. J. Russo, J.D., Ed.D. February 2003, pp. 48–52.

“Vehicle Maintenance Internal Service Fund Answers Demand for Accountability.” By G. Rees. June 2003, pp. 11–14.

“Zero-Tolerance Policies: Are They Effective?” By R. C. Hunter and D. G. Williams. July/August 2003, pp. 6–10.

“School Security: Planning and Costs.” By R. C. Hunter and T. H. Mazingo. September 2003, pp. 20–23.

“Effective Data Collection Aids in School Safety Action Planning.” By R. V. Barnett. September 2003, pp. 24–25.

“Increase School Safety with Wireless Communications.” By B. Guderian. September 2003, pp. 26–27.

“Holistic Approach to Risk Management Allows School Districts to Maximize Their Investments.” By R. Bambino, J. B. Carruthers, and F. Markott. September 2003, pp. 15–18.

“For Better or Worse (Mostly Better): The School Insurance Reciprocal Advantage.” By D. Miller.
October 2003, pp. 9–10.

“Security Systems in Schools: Handheld and Baggage Scanners.” By N. Wodarz. November 2003, pp. 33–34.

 

ASBO INTERNATIONAL

“ASBO International’s Professional Self-Assessments—Mapping Skills, Charting a Course for Growth.” By Mark J. Aronstein. April 2003, pp. 9–11.

“Professional Standards for School Business Officials: An Opportunity to Reach Higher Levels.” By L. L. Abner. April 2003, pp. 4–8.

“Dwindling Resources, Increasing Demands Top Concerns of School Business Officials. Member Survey Reveals Opportunities, Expectations.” By J. Rourke. April 2003, pp. 25–29.

“ASBO International Announces 2002–2003 Awards for Excellence in Architectural Design.” June 2003, pp. 31–41.

“An Active Spring, More to Do” By D. A. Ritchey. July/August 2003, pp. 42–44.

“Honoring Our Past, Creating Our Future.” By A. W. Miller. September 2003, pp. 3–5. “2003 Annual Meeting & Exhibits Preview.” September 2003, pp. 29–38.

“Participants Deem Eagle Institute a Huge Success, Tackle Challenging Issues.” October 2003, pp. 17–18.

“ASBO Adopts New Strategic Framework.” October 2003, pp. 21–24.

“Meet the Candidates—ASBO’s 2003 Elections.” October 2003, pp. 25–31.

“Proposed Bylaw Amendment Targets Election Process.” October 2003, pp. 32–35.

“2002–2003 Annual Report.” October 2003, pp. 37–39.

“Independent Auditor’s Report, 2002–2003,” October 2003, p. 40.

“Annual Meeting Exhibitors List.” October 2003, p. 42.

“School Business Resources at Your Fingertips.” By C. Richards. November 2003, pp. 35–36.

 

See also the 2003 Article Index by Author

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