ALABAMA SCHOOL
BUSINESS OFFICIALS'
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Sponsored by
The University of Alabama
And
Alabama Association of School Business Officials
And Supported by
The State Department of Education Administration
And Financial Services
CURRICULUM PROGRAM FOR
ALABAMA SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICIALS' CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Purpose:
To provide professional development experiences and recognition for the wide variety of assignments, duties and tasks of School Business Officials. These duties may include construction management, personnel management and many others. The certificate program will meet the need for a formalized training program to assist in preparing entry-level candidates for the position. Increasing demands of the position require enhanced skill levels.
Program Objectives:
| 1. |
To promote the highest professional and ethical standards of school business management practices for Alabama's schools. |
| 2. |
To provide recognized standards of professional competence for school business officials. |
| 3. |
To provide professional growth opportunities in order to carry out most effectively the responsibilities of the school Business Officials' position. |
| 4. |
To capitalize on the experiences and training of current school business officials to enhance the functions of all school business officials. |
| 5. |
To develop skills to link fiscal operation to school district goals. |
| 6. |
To build confidence in school business officials in their ability to effectively manage school finances. |
| 7. |
To provide knowledgeable mentors |
| 8. |
To analyze the duties and responsibilities of a school business official and identify minimum skills needed. |
Program Benefits:
| 1. |
The identification and development of professional competence |
| 2. |
Increased public confidence in accountability |
| 3. |
Creation of a new pool of future school business officials |
| 4. |
Better qualified personnel in the area of fiscal management for school districts |
| 5. |
Quality continuing education programs |
| 6. |
Personal and professional growth and development |
| 7. |
Strengthened business and financial management of local school system's operations for the ultimate benefit of the students of Alabama Public Schools |
WHO SHOULD ENROLL IN THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM?
Current School Business Officials
Aspiring School Business Officials
Superintendents
Assistant Superintendents
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Board Members
Accounting/Payroll Clerks
Auditors
Other School Personnel
CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
- Governmental Accounting Overview
- Understanding Alabama Schools’ Accounting System
- Budget and Financial Reporting I
- Budget and Financial Reporting II
- Investment of School Funds
- Capital Planning and Administration of Debt
- Financial Planning I
- Financial Planning II
- School Management I
- School Management II
- Effective Communication
- Using Alabama Accounting Software (Data Management)
- School Law I
- School Law II
- Contracts and Purchasing
- Managing Federal Programs Resources
- Elective
- Elective
54 Hour Certificate Program (48 core course hours and 6 elective hours) |
