Top 10 Primer: Public School Funding Process
This is a free online course from 10:00 am - 11:15 am. Please register ahead of time to access the Zoom link.
In this workshop, participants will learn about the local funding process for public schools. Topics include local revenue sources, county and school budgeting processes, appropriations for operating and capital expenses, minimum funding levels, transfers to charter schools, and the dispute resolution process. We will also examine the relationship between county boards of commissioners and local school boards, identifying the roles and responsibilities of each in this shared governance model.
LELA Level: This is a 101 Level course in the Local Elected Leaders Academy. Elected officials who attend this class will earn 2 credits towards the Practitioner recognition certificate.