Navigating the Journey in Budgeting: Major Steps in Making a Complex Subject Manageable

Local governments, school districts, and other educational institutions must have a financial plan, or budget, to provide educational and related services to students. This book provides a roadmap for developing a school district budget, breaking the process down into manageable steps, and is intended for use by school business administrators, superintendents, school boards, and other school leaders.

Format: Hardback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 26 May 2023
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

As local governments and school districts, it is our responsibility to educate students and equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to become productive members of society as future adults. To achieve this goal, we offer a comprehensive range of instructional and related services. However, ensuring that adequate resources are available for these services requires the implementation of a financial plan, commonly known as a budget. This book serves as a valuable guide for developing a school district budget, simplifying an otherwise complex process into a series of manageable steps.

After discussing general budgeting applications, concepts, and techniques, the book provides a comprehensive background in school district operations and finances. It then outlines a set of recommended procedures to guide the budget from its inception to completion. This book is designed for use by school business administrators, superintendents, school boards, and other school leaders, as well as college students pursuing careers in public administration, business administration, or finance.

By following the steps outlined in this book, school districts can develop a budget that aligns with their educational goals and ensures the availability of necessary resources to support student learning and success.

Weight: 367g
Dimension: 238 x 158 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781475866513