Course Details

Study of the processes by which financial decisions are made by local school districts, with special emphasis on the roles of building and district administrators in the budgeting process. Included are the techniques of constructing and managing the budget, while addressing issues of need and equity in the school community. Also covered are the sources of school revenues and an introduction to the process and principles of facility planning. This course is intended as a first course in school finance.

Outcomes: Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of and competencies pertinent to the school leader's role in building, maintaining, and managing the school budget while addressing issues of need and equity.