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What's News
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Detroit board won't support
district's own bond proposal
The Detroit School Board has voted to withhold support
from a $500 million bond proposal that has been put on the ballot by the
district's emergency financial manager, The Detroit News reports.
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more
The teachers union in Washington, D.C., is suing to block the
district's dismissal of more than 200 teachers, The Washington
Post reports. Read
more
Purdue University officials say that water in five buildings
on the West Lafayette, Ind., campus tested above state limits for
lead, The Journal & Courier reports. Read
more
A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says
the nation's schools have reduced the presence of soda, chips and candy,
The Los Angeles Times says. Read
more
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that two
Catholic high schools in the city will close in June, The
Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Read
more
For more education headlines, click here.
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SmartPlate Water-to-Water
Heaters
Ideal with condensing boilers in low temperature applications,
SmartPlate single- and double-wall heaters deliver precise temperature
control. Each less-than-10ft2 heater ships fully assembled including
load monitoring controller, sensors, electronic valve, potable
water-side circulator with clean out connections, drain valve, shut-off
valves and inlet strainers. Units support remote monitoring and BAS
integration.
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Feedback
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Hungry for
donations
Last week, we asked what readers thought about schools'
prohibiting fund-raising bake sales to encourage better nutrition
habits. Here is some of your feedback:
- "This makes no sense," says one reader. "Bake sale customers are
primarily parents and community members, not kids."
Click
here to see more reader feedback or add your own comments.
This week, students at the University of Kentucky and
landlords in Lexington are urging the Lexington-Fayette (Ky.) Urban
County Government not
to impose student housing density limits. A task force that looked
at the problems associated with "dense student housing" has suggested
such limits. Do you think it is wise for municipalities to enact
regulations that limit how many college students can live in a
particular neighborhood?
A. Yes. A municipal government should
take steps to preserve the long-term viability of its neighborhoods.
B. No. Limiting where college students can
live will make it less desirable for students to enroll at the
institution, which will ultimately harm the quality of life in the
municipality.
C. Other.
What do you think?
E-mail your answer and any other comments HERE or add
them online at Schoolhouse Beat-The Blog.
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Construction Corner
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High school construction
begins in Phillipsburg, N.J.
The Phillipsburg (N.J.) school district has broken ground
on a 330,000-square-foot Phillipsburg High School, The
Express-Times says. Read
more
The University of Kansas in Lawrence is building a
$7.25 million bioscience incubator on its West Campus, The Lawrence
Journal-World says. Read
more
The Southside (Texas) Independent School District has opened
a $3.1 million career and technology education building, The San
Antonio Express-News says. Read
more
To view the web's most extensive portfolio
of outstanding education construction projects, visit SchoolDesigns.com.
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The CyberLock access control system quickly brings
electronic access and key control to doors and cabinets without any need
for hardwiring. Simply, replace the cylinders in your existing
mechanical locks with CyberLock electronic cylinders. The electronic
locks and keys audit openings and unauthorized entry attempts. You will
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AS&U Articles
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Now online from
American School & University:
Good indoor environmental quality (IEQ) is an important component for
improving the productivity of students, teachers and support staff. It
is crucial for a sense of health and well-being....
Read
the entire article, "Health Wise."
ALSO:
During tough economic times, it is essential that schools protect
transportation systems. Spending a little for protection can save a
school a lot of money in the long run. Prevention is the best response.
Some easy and cost-effective steps can enhance an already established
security program.... Read
the entire article, "Secure Rides."
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North
Park University Keeps Campus Safe With Motorola Two-way Radios
North Park University, situated on Chicago’s north side, needed to
replace its antiquated two-way radio system to meet the challenges of
its expanding campus environment. Read how North Park’s security staff
is now connected with Motorola and ready to respond, and is
ensuring the safety of students, faculty and staff, and the peace of
mind of parents.
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Bonds & Levies
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$110 million bond package
on ballot in Norman (Okla.) district
Voters in the Norman (Okla.) School District will decide
the fate of a nearly $110 million bond package on Dec. 8, The Daily
Oklahoman says. Read
more
Voters in the Mount Mansfield Union (Vt.) School District
have approved a $1.3 million bond request for energy-efficiency upgrades
and other improvements, The Burlington Free Press says. Read
more
Voters in the Fairbanks (Alaska) North Star Borough District
have approved a plan to spend $11.95 million on major maintenance
projects in five schools, The Fairbanks Daily News-Miner says.
Read
more
Voters in the Le Vega (Texas) school district will decide on
Nov. 3 whether to approve a $24.4 million bond proposal. Read
more
For more news on school bonds and referendums,
visit American School & University's Daily News Headlines.
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Stats Corner
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Crowded
classrooms
Source: United Federation of Teachers survey, September 2009
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Local Government Summit: Stepping Forward into Tomorrow's
Local Government Now
Virtual Conference - October 20, 2009
Learn best practices at informative and engaging sessions, interact with
industry partners and live booth personnel, and network with fellow
colleagues throughout the virtual summit. The day-long free virtual
conference will focus on practical resources, tools and methods for:
Developing innovative processes for service delivery to
citizens and businesses
Leveraging technology to drive local government
transparency
Streamlining internal organization efficiencies and
collaboration
Register
for free today!
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Calendar
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Coming
events:
Oct. 13-16: American Association of School Personnel
Administrators, Annual Conference, Hartford, Conn.
Oct. 15-17: National Association of State Boards of Education,
Annual Meeting,
Cincinnati
Oct. 23-26: Association of School Business Officials
International, Annual Meeting, Chicago
Oct. 26-30: Acoustical
Society of America, 158th Meeting, San Antonio
Oct 28-30: National School Boards Association/ITTE, Annual
Technology + Learning Conference, Denver
Oct. 28-Nov. 1: Council Of The Great City Schools, Annual Fall
Conference,
Portland, Ore.
For more upcoming education-related events and
conferences, visit our online
calendar.
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AS&U Announces Entry Dates for 2010
Competitions
2010 Educational Interiors Showcase
- Entry Forms Due: March 5
- Portfolios Due: April 2
- Published: August 2010
Send your Educational Interiors Showcase entry form by January 1,
2010, to take advantage of the 20th Anniversary Early-Bird Entry
Offer.
2010 Architectural Portfolio
- Entry Forms Due: June 7
- Portfolios Due: July 9
- Published: November 2010
Make sure you are on our list to receive 2010 Call For Entries
mailings for the industry's leading design competitions. Click here to email Molly
Roudebush or phone her at (913) 967-1959.
For more information, visit AS&U's SchoolDesigns.com.
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