Finance Week 5, Part 3

Finance 5342 Week 5 Part 3


This course has given me time to reflect on finance process in education. I have had the opportunity to gain knowledge about budget through my Wiki group. I have been able to communicate with my partners and work on assignments and discuss formulas. There have been plenty of occasions that I visited with my Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Mrs. Tami Pierce, and our district finance department. It is great that this class has opened me up to have conversations about budgets, ADA, WADA, Ch. 41 Funds, INS Funds, State Target Revenue Funds, etc. I am now able to have some knowledge about a variety of topics focusing on budget.

I am very appreciative of Dr. Stephens and Dr. Arterbury because there interviews were phenomenal. They have shared many insightful information regarding budgets that are all applicable for being a future superintendent. The interviews also assisted my group and myself with the challenging assignments that we had to complete each week. It gave us a great chance to collaborate and work towards understanding finance. I noticed that through this class and conversations with colleagues that each district my have a strong Chief Financial Officer.

Superintendents must be able to work with the Board of Trustees and ensure that each are familiar with the written policies regarding budget. I personally have made some significant progress but know that I have much more knowledge to gain due to this class being five weeks. I was able to gain much information in five weeks and know that I must continue what this class has started for me.