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Articles in May-June, 2004 issue of Leadership

• Gimme shelter … and fast! As one of the fastest growing districts in the nation, Elk Grove USD has had to be innovative in the areas of funding, planning and construction in order to build cost-effective, quality schools in a timely manner
  by David W. Gordon
• Compliance or confusion? Six important lessons have been learned about the implementation of Labor Compliance Programs since the passage of AB 1506, which introduced districts to new state requirements and more state agency oversight of school facilities
  by Ernest Silva
• Big bang for the buck: Clovis USD has passed five school bond measures since 1986, leading to school building experiences that have run the gamut, garnering both design awards and construction lawsuits. Here, they share some lessons
  by James Bushman
• Staying solvent: as more and more districts face serious financial problems, it is important to understand how the decisions school leaders make every day have lasting economic impacts on their districts, and to recognize the signs that may predict failur
  by Ron Bennett
• Myths about funding harm education
  by Sonny Da Marto
• 'Sorta dumb' beliefs fail 65% of students; schools must be rebuilt to not just look—but also feel—different than they are now
  by George Manthey
• Modern myths about school funding: misunderstandings often breed contempt, especially when money is involved. This article dispels the myths about where school funding originates and how it compares to non-education funding at the state and local levels
  by Brett McFadden
• Small districts, sharp axes: here are some proactive steps that can be taken at both the district and school site level to successfully cope with the continuing budget crisis
  by Clifford E. Tyler
• A solid foundation in school construction law: over the past year, a number of decisions have been issued by California and federal courts that have had an impact on school construction and the management of those projects
  by G. Christian Roux