School Finance and Business Management: Optimizing Fiscal, Facility and Human Resources

by Craig A. Schilling professor and program chair, Concordia University Chicago, Daniel R. Tomal Concordia University Chic

Overview

This nationally recognized school finance expert has teamed up with a CHOICE award winning author to write a comprehensive book on managing school financial resources to increase student performance. Everything you need to know on school finance are covered: budgeting, planning, school based budgeting, school business management, sources of revenue, facilities, human resources, auxiliary services.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475844023
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/12/2019
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	214
Sales rank:	759,254
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Craig Schilling is currently a Professor of Educational Leadership at Concordia University Chicago. He has been a school administrator, CEO, consulted from numerous school districts. published six books, and recipient of multiple national awards for his service to education.



Daniel R. Tomal, Ph.D.is a Distinguished Professor of Leadership at Concordia University Chicago teaching human resource management and leadership. He has authored over twenty books and two hundred studies and articles. He is a former vice president, teacher, school administrator, and consultant.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1- Principles and Historical Perspectives

Chapter 2- Managing Resources for Higher Performance and Productivity

Chapter 3- Planning School Budgets and Allocating Resources

Chapter 4 -Managing Human Resources

Chapter 5- Managing Facilities

Chapter 6- Auxiliary Services: Food, Safety, Security and Transportation

Chapter 7- Stewardship: Accounting and Reporting

Epilogue

About the Authors

Index

Editorial Reviews

The authors, Drs. Schilling and Tomal, provide an excellent basis for understanding the management of school resources that is relevant and practical for all educators. I recommend this 2nd edition to any professional who wishes to better understand the complexities of managing school resources that will contribute to student success and organizational efficiency.

Robert K. Wilhite

Craig Schilling and Daniel Tomal have written the 'must have' book for all education leaders. This is both current and timely with the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act and includes finance, human resources, facilities and related services all in one book.

Krista Parent

This is a thoughtful and comprehensive volume refining our understanding of school resources and strategies for student achievement and success. The practical strategies offered make this a book that will indeed provide new insights for school administration. It is an invaluable resource for educators no matter their level of experience.

Michael A. Jacoby

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of Financial, Facilities and Human Resources management for schools and will be a valuable resource for all public- and private-school leaders and administrators.

Karen Starr

Craig Schilling and Daniel Tomal have written the 'must have' book for all education leaders. This is both current and timely with the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act and includes finance, human resources, facilities and related services all in one book.

The authors, Drs. Schilling and Tomal, provide an excellent basis for understanding the management of school resources that is relevant and practical for all educators. I recommend this 2nd edition to any professional who wishes to better understand the complexities of managing school resources that will contribute to student success and organizational efficiency.

This book provides a comprehensive coverage of Financial, Facilities and Human Resources management for schools and will be a valuable resource for all public- and private-school leaders and administrators.

This is a thoughtful and comprehensive volume refining our understanding of school resources and strategies for student achievement and success. The practical strategies offered make this a book that will indeed provide new insights for school administration. It is an invaluable resource for educators no matter their level of experience.

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