Discussion 4
Topic: Aspects of designing a School Budget
Imagine that you have been asked to be on a panel of school administrators at a national conference. Your panel is presenting information on what you see as “hot topics” regarding the design process and the strategies used to maintain a K–12 school budget.
Use these articles as a starting point for your research:
Ezarik, Melissa. (2019, July 25). 5 strategies for balancing the budget while preserving instruction. DA District Administration. https://districtadministration.com/5-strategies-for-balancing-the-budget-while-preserving-instruction/
Griffith, M. (2005). School finance litigation and beyond [Policy brief]. Education Commission of the States. http://ecs.org/clearinghouse/60/26/6026.pdf
Thro, W. E. (1994, May). Judicial analysis during the third wave of school finance litigation: The Massachusetts decision as model. Boston College Law Review, 35(3).
Zdroik, M. (n.d.). Prepare for budgeting. Skyward. https://www.skyward.com/discover/educator-newsletter-blog/november-2016/prepare-for-budgeting
Feel free to find additional articles in the Library or from the internet that you can use as well. Your task is to use the articles to form an outline of your presentation. The outline should contain your main talking points concerning the design, implementation, and maintenance of a K–12 budget, as well as, a brief summary of each point. Post your response to the Discussion Board.
Discussion 5
Topic: Current Financial Trends in Education
When certain areas are not covered in the budget or when a school budget falls short of funds, a current trend in schools today is having parents purchase school supplies, uniforms, and to pay fees for textbooks, clubs, and athletics. In today’s current educational environment, this is not an ideal situation and this requirement can be difficult for some families. Look into what your local policies are regarding families providing school supplies, textbooks, uniforms, club or athletic fees, or any other parent funded requirement and then answer the following questions:
How does your local school district handle this matter as it relates to fees, supplies, and textbooks for all families? Is there a distinction between socioeconomic classes?
Does your local school district make accommodations for families that cannot afford fees and supplies? If so, what are they? Are these accommodations confidential?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) calls for a free and appropriate education for children with disabilities. Should that apply to school supplies and other school fees? Does your school district offer funding assistance for supplies and activities for students with disabilities?
As a lead teacher, what policies and procedures would you implement in your school if you were to look at the current financial trends and wanted to ensure all students had the supplies and material necessary to be successful?
Discussion 6
Topic: Future Trends of a Virtual Learning Environment.
Your current board of education members wish to explore and understand more about virtual education, and the future of education concerning quality, delivery, and financial aspects. Due to the recent virus epidemic, there is the possibility that a virtual learning environment will be the new normal.
Contemplate this scenario: Your district’s school board is struggling with the board of education which has some questions and concerns about implementing and funding virtual education. As with many boards, several members are from the private sector and their knowledge of how learning, especially virtual learning, takes place is limited. The teacher’s union also has issues and questions about the virtual learning environment and how it will be administered. Your PTO (parent/teacher organization) has asked you to present a short discussion on this topic. Your audience will be teachers, community members, the school board, and the superintendent. Consider how you will discuss the issue. Research current and possible future trends regarding virtual education and post to the questions below:
What implications does this learning environment have for the future of education as well as the staff and teachers?
What are the implications for student achievement?
What would be the possibility of a blended learning environment where both virtual and in-person classes could be held?
How does a virtual learning environment impact school finances?
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