Leading Schools Financially: The ABCs of Texas School Finance, is a comprehensive guide to many key aspects of school finance in Texas. Written by a veteran school business official, this work describes and discusses the governance structure of Texas school districts, details of school funding, legal and practical budgeting practices, the "Robin Hood" plan for sharing wealth, purchasing laws, the standardized accounting format, and the history of litigation and legislation that has shaped Texas' public education policy. This book was developed to assist in the education of students who are completing requirements in their master's or doctoral program and those individuals enrolled in teacher, administrator, or superintendent certification programs. It will provide each student with a better understanding of the complex subject of Texas school finance, the budget process, and school business management. The book will also help current and potential school board members to have a better understanding of Texas school finance.

The guidelines and examples contained in this guide are designed to help schools conduct their activities correctly, legally, and for the educational benefit of the students. By carefully accounting for the funding of activities, school administrators can sidestep financial problems and be prepared for all required audits. The guide covers legal authority and responsibilities, budgets, types of revenues and expenditures, reporting requirements, banking and investments, accounting, auditing, and types of activities funds. Examples of required forms and records are included. This guide will help school officials successfully navigate the complexities of Indianas regulatory system.

Leading Schools Financially: The ABCs of School Finance - Indiana Supplement is a wide-ranging and comprehensive guide to all aspects of preparing and implementing public school budgets in the state of Indiana. Written by three leading figures in the field of educational finance and education, this work emphasizes not only the six basic funds that constitute school budgets, but also explains the contributing roles of school boards, other key funds, risk management, insurance, property tax appeals and GASB 34. This book represents the most complete treatment of its subject available today. While intended for students in masters and doctoral programs, Leading Schools Financially: Indiana Supplement will also provide school board members and administrators with a clear and detailed understanding of the educational budget process.

Always Look 3 Stoplights Ahead: 9 Principles for Establishing Successful Schools portrays the remarkable journey of an immigrant from Hungary who, after facing the death of his parents, along with a terrible economic depression in Europe, migrates to America, seeking a better life. Gustav’s journey is guided by nine research-based educational leadership principles learned from both his mentors and his experiences on the path. This man’s story is marked by love, struggles, learning curves, dreams, leaps of faith, an incredible desire to become an effective educator, and most importantly, the motto to always look three stoplights ahead.

When school buildings are aging, a decision must be made as to whether to continue to maintain the existing building, renovate building, or build new. Very seldom is extending the existing buildings life over building a new building. If renovation costs exceed 50% of the cost of new construction, it is better to build instead of renovating. The taxpayers in your community will have much to say on whether to renovate or build new. Much emphasis should be given to taxpayer input before the school board makes a final decision. School administrators are responsible to the community for maintaining school buildings and they owe an explanation to the community of what has been done to protect existing school buildings. This book is developed to help aspiring teachers who want to become principals, business managers or superintendents, that existing buildings need to be properly maintained and functional and can continue to serve the public for many years to come.