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Our role as an “outside eye” led to recI thought the following information ommendations concerning line-of-site, might be interesting: Recently, a new high visibility or scheduling activities in survey conducted by Kelton Research low contact areas and simple restroom and commissioned by Sylvan Learning renovations. found that most eighth- and ninthYears later, as the superintendent of graders consider algebra to be their a small district, I am still cognizant of toughest subject—and the same goes the CPTED criteria. For example, most for parents who say advanced math, exterior doors are secured during the day, like algebra, tops the list of subjects we have high-tech surveillance cameras they struggle with when helping their that are remotely accessible to the Clear children with homework. It is well Creek County Sheriff’s Department, we known that our future rests with how have a satellite office for the Sheriff’s Dewe educate the next generation, and innovation is often driven by excellence partment, and we can communicate to first responders through hand-held rain STEM. Richard E. Bavaria, dios. Principals have taken on additional Senior Vice President of Education Outreach, responsibilities beyond their educational Sylvan Learning training. I encourage safety centers and experts to help principals establish safe Help Principals and secure campuses. Establish Safe Schools Susan McLester’s article, “Designing Safe Facilities” (September 2011) conjured past memories of safety measures pursued in Florida prior to the Columbine tragedy. I was the director of the Florida Department of Education’s Prevention Center when we began implementing the first statewide safety plan for schools. We offered to conduct site safety reviews of school campuses. Jeff Miller, Superintendent, Clear Creek School District RE-1, Idaho Springs, Colo. Correction In the 2011 Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products story published in the November/ December 2011 issue, incorrect pricing was printed for the Promethean ActivBoard 500, an interactive display system that features Windows 7. The correct price starts at $4,999. New Look, New Functionality • Topic-focused content hubs • Continually updated content • Greater user interaction • Improved search capability DistrictAdministration.com Letters to the Editor may be sent to jhartnett@districtadministration.com, or mailed to Judy F. Hartnett, District Administration, 488 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851. Selections that are published may be edited for length and clarity, and become the property of District Administration. 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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of District Administration - January 2012

District Administration - January 2012
Contents
Letters
News Update
Conversations
District Profile
Administrator Profile
Finding the Perfect Fit
Kansas City Plots Next Steps
Seeking Savings in Special Ed
K12 Guide to Audio/Visual Solutions
Equipping Teachers to Infuse Technology
Flipped Classrooms Gaining Ground
Buying in Bulk
Online Identity Management
Going Mobile
Student Counsel
Online Edge
New Books
New Products
Product Focus
Professional Opinion

District Administration - January 2012