1. How well prepared were you to assume the financial responsibilities in your school? Should more training be provided? If yes, what type?
2. How do the PTA (all levels) and Booster (high school only) organizations influence how your non-appropriated funds are spent? How do you prioritize the needs of the various student organizations/teams at our schools?
3. Who are the individuals you count on for advice and direction in implementing your appropriated budget from the County? What role does your finance officer/secretary play in decision-making with respect to this budget? How much time do you spend weekly working with your finance secretary?
4. How much discretion do you have in spending your appropriated funds? Non- appropriated funds? Can money be moved around to purchase what you need for your school? What financial reports do you use when making these types of decisions?
5. Does a principal’s ability to “find money” depend on their experience and/or connections? Where do you go to get money you do not have, if a need really exists?
6. What has been your most unpleasant financial experience since accepting the responsibility for school finances in your school?
7. Do you see any major changes in financing schools in the future, e.g. school-based budgeting or corporate sponsorships?
8. What input do you have in the overall budget process?
9. If you could give one piece of advice on school finance to a prospective principal, what would that advice be?
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