The Educational Leader's Guide to Sound Fiscal Practices

This is the first in a 7-book series designed to provide concise, practical information to superintendents, headteachers, and other leadership personnel regarding the fundamental areas for which they are responsible as educational leaders. The book describes the 7 leadership keys to effective educational finance practices: in-depth understanding of tight funding; increasing school effectiveness; implementing and streamlining budgets; budgeting methodically; zero-based budgets; site-based budgeting; and reconciling public perceptions and building financial fitness. The best practices in each of these areas are discussed and practical examples are given throughout.