EDA 551 SDBL School Finance

A study of the historical development and current system of public school finance in New York; theoretical issues and policy choices facing educators everywhere will be related to actual questions of school finance; a central theme will be the possibility of equity for both students and taxpayers in a period of declining resources. Topics include taxation revenue, investments, long term financial planning and projection, insurance, state aid etc. Core Requirement for the M.S. Degree (School District Business Leadership Major) and the School District Business Leadership certification program. (On-line, for SDBL Students). Offered in sequence with each Cohort Group. (3 credits)