Date of Degree
2024
Degree Name
Ed.D. (Doctor of Education)
Department
Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology, and Foundations (LEPF)
Director
Dr. Kelly Summers
Committee Members
Dr. Ben Creed & Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs
Keywords
School Budgeting
Abstract
ABSTRACT
SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETING: HOW SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ LACK OF BUDGET
KNOWLEDGE CAN LEAD TO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON FUNDING
Maria Treto-French, Ed.D.
Department of Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations
Northern Illinois University, 2024
Kelly Summers, Director
Effective decision-making by school administrators is crucial for enhancing student
learning outcomes. However, many non-finance administrators need a comprehensive
understanding of school funding and allocation, which can hinder their ability to make informed decisions that positively impact student learning. This paper explored the importance of preparing non-finance administrators specifically those at the “Participating Community Consolidated School District” (PCCSD)to navigate the complexities of school funding and allocation processes. It highlighted the implications of inadequate understanding of finance related matters on decision-making and student learning outcomes. Drawing upon relevant literature, this paper proposed strategies to empower non-finance administrators with the necessary knowledge and skills to make sound financial decisions that prioritize student learning.
These strategies included targeted training programs, one page recap of account structures, a power point presentation on Finance 101, and collaborative efforts between the CSBO and nonfinance administrators. By equipping our non-finance administrators with the appropriate tools and knowledge needed to comprehend school funding and allocation processes, this paper aimed to foster a culture of informed decision-making that ultimately enhances student learning experiences and outcomes.
Publisher
Northern Illinois University
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Recommended Citation
Treto-French, Maria, "SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETING: HOW SCHOOL PRINCIPALS’ LACK OF BUDGET KNOWLEDGE CAN LEAD TO NEGATIVE IMPACT ON FUNDING" (2024). Dissertations of Practice. 35.
https://huskiecommons.lib.niu.edu/allgraduate-disspractice/35
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