Description
Book SynopsisPublic School Finance Decoded discusses why the finance department needs to have a seat at the table during discussions about how to educate the whole child. Written in plain language, this book will empower school administrators to improve student achievement through understanding the impact school finance has on each student. It lays out a process for using expenditure data for predictive purposes towards student achievement and for efficiency indicators, which ensure efficient resource use for the necessary services of a school district.
Trade ReviewPublic School Finance Decoded details why a school district’s CFO, finance director, or treasurer needs a seat at the table when all decisions are made to lead a school or district. -- Randy Bridges, superintendent, Florence School District One
Public School Finance Decoded is written in school language and is a great tool for any school or district leader wanting to make a connection between the budget and student achievement. -- Freddie Williamson, superintendent, Hoke County Schools
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: How Finance and Student Achievement Go Hand-In-Hand Chapter 2: Looking At the Past to Predict the Future Chapter 3: How to Use District Efficiency Indicators Chapter 4: What Expenses to Include In the Indicators Chapter 5: Child Nutrition Ratios Chapter 6: Maintenance and Operation of Plant Ratios Chapter 7: Transportation Ratios Chapter 8: Technology Ratios Chapter 9: Other Ratios to Consider Chapter 10: What Expenditures Directly Correlate With Student Achievement Chapter 11: Linking the Strategic Plan to Budget Chapter 12: How It All Fits Together
