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Abstract

( Field Experience! This course requifes 10 field experience hours. Field assigmnents will develdp . candidate knowledge,· s)<lHs, ·and dispositions·as administrators at .the ·level pf licensure. (supervisor, director, ·'or principal)ir1regardtoschooifinance arid human resources. The' following assignments win . fulfill ilie_lO hours{See •. f?urse Requirements ,secti?.J1?fthe .syllabri~ for deta~ls of these assignments): · ·a . . School District/SchooJ/Department Budget Analysis (approximately 5 hours) b. Sch.eduling Assignment( approaj1mdely 5 hours) · · · · · · .. The cartdichtte willreceive credit for the field. e?'perience by completing. the field-based. assignments and . : subt~1itting the Documeritatfo11 ofField-Base<!Activities. · · ·· · · Candidate Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the course, the candidate will be able to: • analyze the processes of educational budget development and administration • manage capital assets, procure goods and services, .and how to allocate resources • use Munis Accounting Software as a tool to control budgets · • budget for technology plans that appropriately reflect new technological developments and needs · • manage site-based budget issues • ensure efficient and effective operational systems (e.g., maintenance, transportation, food service) and supports their continuous improvement • implement a cohesive approach to human resource management that promotes high quality and effective staff and professional growth, consistent with state lie.ensure, effective employment practices, and collective bargaining agreements • apply theories of human development, adult learning and motivation as it pertains to targeted professional development • develop a scheduling system that provides sufficient time for instruction, as well as time for teacher planning and collaboration • analyze personnel management and labor relations problems • expect, model, and support use of technology for management and communication purposes • resolve conflict, mediate and negotiate Course Content/Modules: Module 1: Evolution of School Business Management and Administration • Management Theory • Organizational Structure and Governance • Budgeting Philosophies • Education as a State Function • Federal futerest in Education. Module 2: Financing Education • Need for Adequate Funds, Equitable Financing • Sources of Revenue (Federal, State, Local), Federal~ State, and Private Reimbursement Program~, Federal Grants, State Grants, Private Grants, Town or City Budget and Revenue, Public Funds and Nonpublic Schools • Fiscal Planning and Forecasting, Strategic Plan, Long-Range Plan, Superintendent Goals 4