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
| I. ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES |
A. |
Governmental Accounting Overview
Credit hours: 3 |
B. |
Understanding Alabama Schools' Accounting System
Credit hours: 3 |
C. |
Budget and Financial Reporting I and II
Credit hours: 6 |
| II. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT |
A. |
Investment of School funds
Credit hours: 3 |
B. |
Capital Planning and the Administration of Debt
Credit hours: 3 |
C. |
Financial Planning I and II
Credit hours: 6 |
| III. BUSINESS AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT |
A. |
The Role of the School Business Official
Credit hours: 3 |
B. |
School Management I and II
Credit hours: 6 |
C. |
Data Management
Credit hours: 3 |
D. |
Effective Communication
Credit hour: 3 |
| IV. LAW AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES |
A. |
School Law I and II
Credit hours: 6 |
B. |
Contracts and Purchasing
Credit hours: 3 |
C. |
Employment
Credit hours: 3 |
| V. ELECTIVES |
Electives as determined by the Certification Committee
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