A Primer on School Budgeting

by Robert N. Kratz, Charles A. Scott, Harry T. Zechman

Overview

Does the prospect of preparing your school district's budget seem daunting? Beginning school administrators, often having only one theoretical course on the subject under their belt, see the budget development process as a nightmare. New administrators, teachers, and board members who have little experience with budgeting are justifiably concerned by the prospect of their involvement in budgeting. This book leads the reader through all stages of the process, from the theoretical underpinnings (history, types of budgets, etc.) and practical considerations (revenue planning, budget calendar, etc.) through to the adoption of the budget and its implementation. Includes sample budgets, and tips for administration of a budget once it is in place.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781566766395
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	04/28/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	149
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

Robert N. Krats retired from Elizabethtown School District in 1993 as Superintendent. He is currently Professor of Educational Administration at Temple University.Charles A. Scott is Superintendent at the Council Rock School District in Newton, PA.Harry T. Zechman is Superintendent of the Eastern Lebanon County School District in Myerstown, PA.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Planning a Budget Development Process—Theoretical Bases
Chapter 2 Planning A Budget Development Process—Practical Considerations
Chapter 3 Developing the School Budget
Chapter 4 Budget Approval/Adoption
Chapter 5 Administration of the Budget
Chapter 6 Budget Example
Chapter 7 Index
Chapter 8 Glossary