Survival in a Down Economy

A Budget Reduction Process for Superintendents

By (author) Davis, E. E. 'Gene', Jack A. Coffland

Publication date:

16 May 2010

Length of book:

184 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

293x223mm
9x12"

ISBN-13: 9781607097532

Dramatic reductions in the dollars available for public education require a new and systemic approach to balancing school district budgets. This manual provides numerous examples of successful budget reduction strategies based on a six-step process that has demonstrated its effectiveness in small, medium, and large school districts. Supported by bargaining units and community leaders, the process described in this manual can enable the leadership of a district to plan its way through a financial crisis.
These two authors are eminently qualified to give practical advice to school leaders. The recommendations come from a wealth of experience. I urge you to read these pages carefully and give credence to what the authors are saying. I have learned much from them and continue to marvel at their wisdom. Your time invested will be well rewarded.