Principals of Elementary, Middle and High Schools all adhere to the same budgeting processes established by their particular district. Although the process to request supplies and services to operate a school are similar, these three budgets are very different. In this assignment you are asked to compare and contrast the complexity and components of the school budget between a high school, middle school and elementary school.
Purpose:
Learn from experienced practitioners about the process of planning and operating a school budget.
Instructions:
- Identify a principal or another administrator AND a book-keeper from one school (total to interview is 2).
- Review the interview questions (attached).
- Review the rubric to be used to assess the assignment submission (attached).
- Conduct the interview, using the questions provided (attached interview)
- Your final paper should include the following sections: a) transcribe the respondents' answers as details as possible, b) reflect on the lessons learned, c) articulate how you would apply this knowledge in the future.