Here is a Table of Contents for the September/October 2012 issue of Illinois School Board Journal. Highlighted articles are available here in full-text form. For other articles get in touch with:

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• Saving extracurriculars with 'pay-to-play' fees
  by Terri McHugh
  Facing uncertain finances, some districts are turning to fees to help continue extracurricular activities.
  Sidebar: A coach's perspective

• Academic game changer...Charting the course for successful implementation
  by Stuart Yager, Carol Webb, Rene Noppe and Donna McCaw
  The school board can lead the way to successful implementation of new standards by setting a vision of commitment to change.

• On/off-campus lines now blurred by Internet speech
  by Steven Puiszis
  In a question-and-answer format, an attorney explains how free speech is evolving in the cyber world.

• Stand your ground...How to keep the peace at activities, conferences
  by Shayne Aldridge
  School boards can adopt policies and procedures to address bad conduct on school grounds.

• Athletic fields and facilities...Not just extracurricular, but extra value for schools
  by Kevin Havens, Byron Wyns and Craig Polte
  Learn how synthetic turf can add to a district's flexible use space, while offering durability and increased accessibility.

• EEE awards put emphasis on quality learning spaces
  by David Henebry
  The Exhibition of Educational Environments at the 2012 Joint Annual Conference returns to the true intent of the awards.

• Ask the staff: Multiple opportunities open for leadership roles
  by Laurel DiPrima