This booklet contains five chapters relating to issues in school safety and security, and fair dismissals: (1) "Ohio Legislation and Federal and State Decisions" (Richard J. Dickinson). Items of deliberation include financial matters, school safety issues, administrator and teacher contract matters, Title IX liability, school prayer, drug testing of students, public records, racist books in curricula, and students with disabilities; (2) "Keeping Our Students Safe: School Violence, Sexual Predators, and Child Abuse" (John P. Concannon). Topics are categorized under school violence, and reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect; (3) "School Safety and Security" (Robert L. Morgan). Philosophy, risk assessment, basic security tactics, practical preventive measures, and other issues are discussed. Text is in large print and in an overhead presentation format; (4) "Teacher Evaluation, Fair Dismissal and Termination Requirements" (George S. Crisci). Statutory requirements for teacher evaluation and dismissal are described in detail for school officials' edification; and (5) "Fair Dismissal Proceedings and Mock Hearing" (Gregory B. Scott and Julie C. Martin). Legal strategies and settlement strategies are outlined, and a fair dismissal mock hearing is recorded. (RT)