Full course description
Enrollment Note:
This module is created for School Board members who are learning together in a group setting. A separate learning option for individuals is also available.
Guest Accounts for School Boards:
If you are a School Board looking to complete this module together as a group and need to set up a Guest Account in IU Expand, please enter your school district information in the First Name field and "School Board" in the Last Name field. This is the name that will print on your Certificate of Completion. Certificates will be delivered to the e-mail entered upon creation of the Guest Account.
Course Introduction
Module two is all about living within our means. The basis of this module is how to better understand what our expenditures are and to use that information to strategically plan our expenditures. There are best-practices for how schools should spend money and monitor those expenditures. There are also key decisions that a board needs to understand like the difference between one-time and recurring costs and how each of those impact the expenditures differently. Lastly, this module shows some ways that a board can be actively involved in the internal control structure and provide "guardrails" for spending decisions in the district. All of these concepts can make the district Good Stewards of its finances for all of it community members.
Module Topics Include
- Governance
- Planning
- Accountability
Microcredential Option
Complete all four modules of the School Finance Series to earn the Exemplary Governance in School Finance microcredential. This verifiable digital credential can be displayed on your School Board's websites, LinkedIn, and on social media platforms!
Disclaimer: These courses are intended for professional development and are not designed to meet educational requirements for professional licensure or certification.