Lloyd M. Goldsmith – författare

Align your school budget with your vision for student achievement

Since 2006, The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting has been a best-seller, supporting thousands of principals in navigating the complex process of school budgeting. This fourth edition hones in on the message that a school budget should be a reflection of the school’s vision for student growth, an open culture, and a positive school climate. This edition offers new information on how national and state reform and political practices affect school allocations and emphasizes the need for appropriate budget visioning, planning, analysis, and needs assessment. Covering the budgeting process, effective budgeting practices, accounting and auditing procedures, and building the school budget within a collaborative decision-making context, this comprehensive guide includes:

In-chapter vignettes and discussion questionsCase study applications and experiential exercisesA budget development projectNew discussion of technology's impact on budgetary practices, phishing scams, and fundraising

The Principal's Guide to School Budgeting is an essential resource for practicing and aspiring school administrators who want to master their accounting and auditing procedures. By effectively managing the school budgeting process, principals can contribute to improved student achievement and strengthen connections with the school community.

"An excellent tool for aspiring principals as well as those who find it uplifting to be reassured that they are doing the right thing."—Gerard Dery, PrincipalNessacus Regional Middle School, Dalton, MA

"This book serves as a valuable tool for districts seeking to enhance the skill level of their principals and would be ideal for professional development."—Carolyn Banks, Regional Director of Teacher EducationUniversity of La Verne

A comprehensive guide to building successful relationships with all school personnel!

Inspiring faculty and support staff to perform their best is a key factor in developing a school culture that helps students thrive. This resource provides principals with the policies, procedures, and techniques to lead and manage school personnel and create an effective work environment.

The authors provide real-world scenarios and practical strategies to help define the principal's leadership role and strengthen personnel management skills. The book also offers reflective exercises in each chapter to assist administrators in evaluating their own schools and practices. Based on ISLLC and ELCC standards for school leadership, this book covers:

Shaping school culture to promote shared ownership of the school's visionRecruiting, selecting, and retaining qualified personnelEffective communication and conflict resolutionHandling challenging situations such as supervising marginal employees and addressing grievances

The Principal's Guide to Managing School Personnel is an indispensable reference for managing one of your school's most important resources: your staff.