1 Purdue University College of Education Educational Leadership and Cultural Foundations EDST 60800 Business Management in Education Fall Semester 2008 Monday’s, 6:00-9:00 pm; BRNG 3272 (W. Lafayette Campus) Dr. Marilyn A. Hirth Beering Hall of Liberal Arts and Education Department of Educational Studies 100 North University Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2098 e-mail: [email protected] Phone: (765) 494-0319-desk; 494-7299-EDFA Office; 447-5893-home; Fax: 496-1228 Office: 5138 BRNG Course Description: This course explores the management and operation of the school business environment, the critical trends and issues in the field, and the internal and external determinants of school fiscal policy. Selected knowledge, performances and dispositions from Standard #3 (Management) of the Indiana Division of Professional Standards for District Administrators are the primary focus of this course. Emphasis is on the integration of theory and practice. Course Objectives: A scientist-practitioner model of professional preparation is practiced in the Department of Educational Studies within the College of Education. This course will address the key components of the model by requiring students to: Think critically and reflectively. Synthesize, create, and communicate knowledge. Engage in professional development. Participate actively in the profession. Upon completion of this course the student should acquire the knowledge, performances, and dispositions indicated below: Standard #3 – Management A District Administrator is an educational leader who guides, facilitates, and supports the success of all learners by managing operations and resources to provide a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. Knowledge: A District Administrator has knowledge and understanding of... 1. theories and models of organizations and the principles of organizational development. 2. human resources management. 3. operational policies and procedures at the school and district levels. 4. principles and issues relating to school safety and security. 5. principles and issues relating to fiscal policy and management for schools and districts. 6. legal issues impacting district and school operations. 7. current technologies that may support instruction and management functions.2 8. theory and practice related to developing and maintaining adequate and appropriate instructional environment. Performances: A District Administrator facilitates processes and engages in activities that... 1. use knowledge of learning, teaching, and student development in reaching management decisions. 2. ensure operational procedures are designed and managed to maximize opportunities for successful learning. 3. recognize, study, and apply emerging trends as appropriate. 4. assist in putting operational plans and procedures to achieve the vision and goals of the school district in place. 5. effectively manage collective bargaining and other contractual agreements related to each school system. 6. ensure the school district's plants, equipment, and support systems operate safely, efficiently, and effectively. 7. manage time effectively to maximize attainment of organizational goals. 8. align financial, human, and material resources to the vision and goals of the school district. 9. monitor and modify organizational systems regularly as needed. 10. involve the greater school community in decisions affecting the school district. 11. share responsibility appropriately to maximize ownership and accountability. 12. use effective problem-framing and problem-solving skills. 13. use effective conflict resolution skills. 14. use effective group-process and consensus-building skills. 15. use effective communication skills within the organization. 16. use effective communication to the publics outside the organization. 17. ensure effectiveness of technology to improve the instructional and learning process and to manage school district and school operations. 18. manage fiscal resources of the school district and school in a responsible, efficient, and effective manner. 19. create and maintain adequate, safe, clean, and aesthetically pleasing school environments. 20. maintain confidentiality and privacy of school records according to recognized ethical and legal standards. Dispositions: A District Administrator believes in, values, and is committed to... 1. promoting effective management necessary to enhance learning and teaching. 2. improving schools. 3. trusting people and their judgments. 4. accepting responsibility. 5. creating and maintaining high quality standards, expectations, and performances. 6. involving the greater school community in management processes. 7. creating and maintaining adequate and safe environments. (See http://www.doe.state.in.us/dps/standards/DistrictAdminContStds.html for the entire list district administrator standards).3 TEXTS: Ray, J.R., Candoli, I.C. & Hack, W.G. (2005). School business administration: A planning approach (8th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN #: 0-205-41414-1 Hannaway, J. & Rotherham, A. (Eds.) (2006). Collective bargaining in education: Negotiating change in today’s schools. Cambridge, MA: Harvard Education Press. ISBN#: 1-891792-71-7 Association of School Business Officials International (2006). International school business management professional standards and code of ethics. Reston, VA. Available as PDF file from professor. REFERENCE: American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual (5th edition). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN #: 1-55798-810-2 Course Calendar Date Topic/ Activities Source August 25 Blackboard Discussion School Business Administration: Context, Function, Practice & Process The Educational Enterprise Chapter 1 (RCH) Section I (ASBO) Sept 1 NO CLASS – Labor Day Holiday September 8 Blackboard all week A Legislative & Judicial Context for School Business Administration Human Resource Management Chapter 2(RCH) Section III (ASBO) September 15 History of Collective Bargaining Among Teachers Chapter 1 (HR) September 22 Blackboard all week Union Membership in the United States Scapegoat, Albatross, or What A Management Concept Chapter 2 (HR) Chapter 3 (HR) Chapter 4 (RCH) September 29 The Revenue & Fiscal Context Overview of Indiana School Finance Indiana’s School Funding Formula Chapter 3 (RCH) Digest of Public School Finance in Indiana (2007-2009):