EDA 589 SDBL Finance & Practice

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the various school district operations including the business office, budgeting, maintenance, transportation, insurance and food service. Students will be expected to select, review and analyze a school operation for efficiency and effectiveness. Major topics include: Various budget types/formats, universal coding systems, revenue forecasting techniques, enrollment projection methodologies, state aid projections, capital project management, regulatory requirements, roles and responsibilities, purchasing and accounts payable, facilities management, risk management, and leadership in the various areas of a typical school business leader. 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)