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School Finance and Business Management
Optimizing Fiscal, Facility, and Human Resources, Third Edition
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School Finance and Business Management
Optimizing Fiscal, Facility, and Human Resources, Third Edition
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Description
The third edition of School Finance and Business Management assists educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in understanding educational resources and optimizing student achievement and outcomes. The book includes:
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifting demographics, and artificial intelligence on school finance and business management.
- How legislative initiatives are changing the financial landscape for secondary education.
- A review of recent court cases impacting public and private education.
- Additional case studies and exercises to reinforce students' understanding of key concepts.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
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
Index
About the Authors
Product details
| Published | 06 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 3rd |
| Pages | 232 |
| ISBN | 9798765159996 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 4 b/w figures |
| Series | The Concordia University Leadership Series |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
About the contributors
Reviews
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This relevant and comprehensive book provides an excellent resource for active school administrators or students in training to be school administrators. With a focus on the practitioner, the authors have provided a basis for understanding the profession.
Becky Hornberger, PhD, Executive Director, Ohio Association of Elementary School Administrators
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This book provides a comprehensive and excellent overview of financials, facilities and human resources, and is valuable for all public and private-school administrators.
Jennifer Hermes, Chief Operating Officer, Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 and Lake Forest Community High School District 115
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I have used previous editions of this work for courses in school finance and business management as a text and as a reference in my school leadership professional development work. It has been a valued text for my Ohio students providing a thorough overview of basic concepts. The readers gain practical applications and timely references. I look forward to this third edition.
Dr. Dennis J. Kowalski, Adjunct Professor and Internship Supervisor, Concordia University Chicago, Adjunct Professor, Monte Ahuja Business School, Cleveland State University
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I would recommend this book to any school professional who would like to better understand the complexities of effectively managing school resources to ensure student success and organizational efficiency.
Dr. David Hill, Superintendent, Community Consolidated School District 93
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Drs. Schilling and Tomal refine our understanding about the successful management, investment, and application of school resources to promote student success. The 3rd edition provides practical strategies and insights for school administrators. This is a must read!
Glenn Schlichting, EdD, Dean, Division of Leadership, Concordia University Chicago
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This book provides valuable insights and perspective from two of the top minds in the profession. This book should be read by every current HR and financial professional and be required reading for certification courses.
Sarah Beyne, Human Resources Consultant, former school board member

























