District Financial Leadership Today

Educational Excellence Tomorrow

By (author) Stephen V. Coffin, Bruce S. Cooper PhD, emeritus professor and vice chair, Division of Administration, Policy

Publication date:

29 January 2018

Length of book:

92 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Dimensions:

238x161mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781475834901

Sound district finance is increasingly challenging in an era of scarce resources and increasing pressure on schools and districts to improve. Therefore, this book provides an in-depth understanding of fundamental practices, processes, and lessons learned will benefit all school administrators, personnel, parents, students, and other stakeholders. This book will focus on key building blocks essential for the provision of an excellent education. The value proposition inherent in this book should work well for all schools, districts, students, and school stakeholders, regardless of location, type, and demographic mix. The components of sound district finance and management, that are increasingly important in an era of scarce financial, material, and human resources, are provided in this book, along with some clear and related recommendations.
Effective school district financial leadership is critical today because schools must be both more productive and more equitable in the learning opportunities they provide our students. This stimulating volume clearly explains these ramifications and offers cogent strategies to address the financial challenges our schools face.