Leading Schools Financially-The ABCs of School Finance, Texas Edition

Download or read book Leading Schools Financially-The ABCs of School Finance, Texas Edition written by David Webb and published by Power Pub. This book was released on 2008-12 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.