Guide for governing boards in developing school district policies

It was the purpose of this study to develop a manual of policies and procedures as a guide for governing boards of Stanislaus County school districts to use in developing their own written policies. In the development of the manual, an attempt was made to answer such questions as the following: What are the areas that should be included in a guide? What format will best serve the needs of governing boards in developing a policy manual? Is it possible to develop a policy manual completely free from administrative rules and regulations? Will one policy manual meed the needs of all districts? In Stanislaus County there are thirty-nine school districts of all types and sizes. Seven of these districts have an average daily attendance of 901 or more and have some form of written policies. The remaining thirty-two are smaller districts and are, in most cases, operating without the use of adopted written policies. It was the intent of the investigator, who is an administrator in one of these smaller districts, to develop the manual for the purpose of facilitating the work of the governing boards. Although the manual may be adapted to the use of larger districts, it was prepared specifically for smaller districts with emphasis on elementary rather than on high school districts. The manual was not intended as an attempt to impose restrictions upon the governing boards but rather to indicate the laws and rules under which they have authority to function

The acceleration dilemma : can English law accommodate constructive acceleration?

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to explore the hypothesis that a contractor is entitled to payment for “constructive” acceleration implemented to avoid liquidated damages when denied a warranted time extension request by the employer or certifier under an English law construction contract. This claim is recognised in the US legal system, but not elsewhere. Design/methodology/approach – This paper adopts a “black letter” approach to reviewing the claim of constructive acceleration within the context of English and Commonwealth case law, from the perspective of a claimant contractor. Findings – The research presented in this paper concludes that whilst claims for constructive acceleration are unlikely to succeed in an English court on the basis of US law, a claim might be supportable on more orthodox common law grounds. These include implied instructions under the contract, breach of the contract based on the employer or certifier’s failure to operate the contract, mitigation of damages, unjust enrichment and tortious intimidation. Research limitations/implications – The focus of this paper is placed on English, Unites States, Canadian and Australasian case law. Practical implications – The range of potential legal grounds for constructive acceleration examined in this paper provides a toolkit for practitioners preparing to make or defend constructive acceleration claims. This paper also bring more clarity to a potential legal problem faced by practitioners in circumstances of significant tension and limited time. Originality/value – This paper provides a useful information source for practitioners faced with the prospect of advancing or defending constructive acceleration claims, and it provides a foundation for future related studies examining a wider scope of jurisdictions

The Ursinus Weekly, December 13, 1973

J. Board reactivates; Tries first case in three years • Service project going well as U.C. students aid area children • Special correspondent tells tale of wonder and awe • Mr. Xaras says art is necessary • Nine Ursinus students selected for Who’s Who • Editorial: A step in the right direction; What happened to Thanksgiving? • Letters to the editor: Is sex necessary?; Where is the mail?; Responsibility and the Ursinus woman; A disapproval; Respect for science; Basement telephone; Morning noises; Breaking the rule • B. Dale Davis, from bulletin, speaks at forum • The Stage: The second shepherd’s play • Faculty Portrait: Charles T. Sullivan, psychology teacher • The Zodiac: Fate or free will? The Zodiac vs. magic • Donald F. Zucker speaks to meeting of Socratic club • Sermon on the monstrosity • Final exam schedule • Four straight victorieshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1008/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, April 10, 1975

How to Succeed is Spring production • New Who\u27s who in religion lists Williamson • S.F.A.R.C. studies U.C. campus issues • Computer careers night a big success • Newman Society sponsors mass • Travelin\u27 VIII concert showcase for talent • Letters to the editor • Alarmed by alarms • Education at Ursinus • Casino Night success: Union production a big hit; Gamblers parley thousands into big prizes • Phils win East, Dodgers win West; Oakland repeats, Yanks win East • Preview of \u2775 Wings • Record review: Song for America, Kansas • Come out: See them!https://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1034/thumbnail.jp

A Hidden Crisis? Findings from research into borehole failure in Ethiopia, Malawi and Uganda.

Poor functionality of rural water points continues to be a problem which plagues the sector. In this webinar we discuss some of the main results from the second phase of the UPGRO Hidden Crisis Project which has been examining the issue in Ethiopia, Uganda and Malawi. After a brief overview of the project we report the results of 18 months of detailed fieldwork undertaking a forensic analysis of 150 failing waterpoints across the 3 countries sharing lessons from what we found of the physical factors contributing to poor performance and lessons about community management

The Ursinus Weekly, October 24, 1974

Profs to lecture on Pa. Dutch arts • Dr. Lodge joins U.C. Psych Dept. • Campus Chest plans for funds and fun • Forum features flute and guitar • Is there a ghost in U.C.\u27s haunted hall? • Letters to the editor: Students demand a good education • The origin of The Lantern • Alumni corner • An autumn walk • Mr. Richter goes to school • What\u27s playing at the movies? • Spectrum blues: Joe Cocker • Spanish Club plans outing • Campus Gold activities • Introducing campus leaders • Money given away • Ursinus Homecoming 1974: Fraternity candidates to wear the queen\u27s crown • Homecoming from Ursinus past • Union ripped-off • A football commentary • X-country: three in a rowhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1023/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, November 9, 1972

Faculty approves a variety of curricular changes • U.C. faculty supports calendar revision; Continues investigating possibilities • Chess tournament picks college champ • Fall bids accepted by new frat members • Century II increasingly successful as funds continue pouring in • Editorial: Back to square one • Focus: Geoffrey Mann • On Dedication Day, 1972 • Ambassador of Dahomey visits Ursinus campus • Cavaliere\u27s art in Wismer: A superficial show • Professors & Spanish Club descend upon Philadelphia • Letters to the editor: Layout criticism; Suitcase college? • Harriers finish at 11-3; Championships next • Boyd\u27s Bearettes end with a bang • Booter D remains tough; Offense fails to produce • Gridders blast Dickinsonhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1091/thumbnail.jp

The Ursinus Weekly, October 25, 1973

Fraternities select homecoming candidates; Students will vote for favorites today • Ursinus will make record books with giant banana split • Chemistry department gets $3000 grant • Longer hours suggested for noisy Myrin library • Volunteer service program begins work; Ken-Crest Center will be first effort • Editorial: Minority student speaks out on biological overpopulation • Faculty portrait: Mrs. Mary Anne Clausen • The Big Game • Alumni corner • Letter to the editor: Tradition and the individual • Lord Caradon, U.N. Representative, speaks on “obligation of optimism” • Shaw-Bernard art exhibit opens today • Placement office helpful for job-hunting seniors • Bearettes sweep south and extend wins to nine • Harriers return to winning ways • Sing wins tournament • Soccer team’s record now stands at 3-3-1 • Ursinus Bears win first game of the seasonhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/1003/thumbnail.jp