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| A key question in the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Tinker v. Des Moines was whether or not wearing insignia and other markings in school is a constitutionally protected right for students |
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| In Tinker v. Des Moines the court was unanimous in its decision that the wearing of armbands by the students substantially interfered with the work of the school or impinged upon the rights of other students |
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| In Bethel School District v. Fraser, school administrators were given latitude in censoring lewd and vulgar student expression. |
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| The Hazelwood decision gave school administrators direction regarding the publication of student newspapers. this case made a clear distinction between student publications paid for with school district funds and student papers published off campus. |
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| Courts have granted teachers and school districts wide discretion in disciplining students. The legal doctrine that defines the relationship of a teacher to a pupil is in loco parentis. |
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| A teacher has the authority to suspend a student from his or her classroom. However, the suspension may only be for a limited time. |
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| Although suspension or expulsion may result from the same misconduct, only a school superintendent has the authority to expel a pupil. |
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| One of the basic principles in education is that all students are to be treated the same, especially when students are suspended or expelled from school. |
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| An elementary student can be given an opportunity transfer only one during their matriculation through elementary school. |
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| A teacher must give the students' the required tests and assignments given during the period of suspension. |
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| Lee v. Weisman a U.S. Supreme Court decision declared that opening prayers at graduation ceremonies were inconsistent with the religion clauses of the First Amendment. |
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| The U.S. Supreme Court was unanimous in the Weisman decision, which essentially ended devotional messages in graduation addresess. |
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| by the late 1990's, more than half of the states had laws permitting meditation or silent prayer. Meditation and silent prayer were ruled constitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in Wallace v. Jaffree |
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| Two US Supreme Court decisions have addressed the issue of released time for religious instruction: McCollum v. Board of Education and Zorach v. Clausen. Each of the decisions allowed released time for religious instruction in the public schools. |
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| Peloza v. Capistrano School District suggests that school districts should not review their science curriculum to ensure that evolution is taught as scientific theory. |
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| Although the California Attorney General has issued an opinion that the distribution of free Bibles to schoolchildren is prohibited, the U.S. Supreme Court has not rendered an opinion on this subject |
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| At a winter concert, the high school band, orchestra, and choir performed songs including "Silent Night" and "Handel's Messiah." Because these songs include lyrics with clear religious references, such as "Christ" and "our Lord", this concert is in violation of the Establishment Clause. |
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| A student attempts to enroll in school, but has never received any type of vaccination based on religious beliefs. In LAUSD, this student can be denied enrollment until the school validates whether or not this student is sincere in his beliefs |
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the district says the student cannot be denied enrollment. |
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| A teacher prayer meeting during the school days is not allowed on campus. |
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lunch, nutrition, o.k. |
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| The United States Constitution is the highest level of law in this country |
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| The founding fathers were well aware that many reasons would arise for amending the constitution. Therefore they established a very simple process for its amendment. |
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| Article I of the U.S.Constitution grants congress the "power to lay and collect taxes...and provide for the common defense and general welfare" This article gives the federal government authority to collect taxes and provide funds for education. |
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| The Obligation of Contracts Clause |
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| The Obligation of Contracts Clause has been beneficial to teachers, as it prevents districts from voiding a teacher's contract for service. |
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| The Fourth Amendment provides that "the right of people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated and no warrants shall issued, but upon probable cause." This amendment is interpreted to mean, among other things, that a student's locker may not be searched without a search warrant. |
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| The eighth amendment protects citizens against cruel and unusual punishment. The U.S. Supreme Court utilized this amendment to declare corporal punishment illegal. |
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| Each state has its own constitution to establish basic laws. Every state constitution includes a provision for education. |
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| Nearly all California laws regarding education are published in the Education Code. |
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| Title V of the California Code of Regulations contains the rules and regulations established by the California Department of Education to implement the Education Code. |
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| The U.S. Supreme Court has made numerous decisions regarding education. Examples include cases about corporal punishment, affirmative action, sex discrimination, and compulsory attendance. |
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| If one were to compare the governance of a local school district with the federal or state government, the school board fills the role of legislative branch. |
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| The 1879 California Constitution established a State Board of Education. The governor appoints this board. |
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| The office of the State Superintendent of Instruction was also established by the California Constitution. This position is an elected position, not one appointed by the governor. |
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| The county board of education is another entity involved in the governance of school districts. Its role is limited primarily to oversight of a district's personnel functions. |
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lots of control, district budgets, hiring/firing, etc. |
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| The county superintendent of schools plays a significant role in governing and regulating school districts. The superintendent may either be elected by the people or appointed by the county board of education. |
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| In all states except Iowa, state legislators have delegated the day-to-day supervision and operation of schools to local boards of education. |
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| School board elections are scheduled every two years, and board members are elected for a four-year term. Local school boards may consist of three, five, or seven members. |
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| A major role of the county superintendent is to audit and monitor the financial records of school districts in the county. |
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| Another important position responsible for the governance of school districts is the district superintendent. All school districts must employ a superintendent. |
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if not, run by county |
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| The superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operation of schools. The power and influence of the superintendent varies greatly from district to district. |
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| The U. S. Constitution contains provision that establishes the separation of church and state. This provision provides for religious observances in schools |
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| During America's early history many public schools begin each day with a prayer and Bible reading. |
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| The classic case regarding compulsory school attendance is Wisconsin v. Yoder. This case upheld the compulsory requirement and ruled that Amish parents were subject to the compulsory attendance laws. |
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| A brief non-denominational prayer written by the principal and recited periodically by a student on the public address system is permissible. |
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| A 14-year old Amish child who has completed the 8th grade can claim a free exercise exemption from public school attendance laws and stop attending school, although statures require attendance till age 16. |
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| The No Child Left Behind Act supports the notion that children in private schools should receive public school resources such as services, materials, and equipment. |
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| Courts have overwhelmingly upheld the constitutionality of restrictions on home instruction, including the requirement of teacher certification. |
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| Courts are sympathetic in allowing home-school children to participate in public school extracurricular activities. |
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| Proposition 187 was held unconstitutional in Plyer v. Doe. |
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187 was the amendment and was not in Plyer v. Doe |
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| The California Education Code requires evaluation and assessment of the performance of each certified employee at lease once a year. |
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| The objective of formative evaluation is to help each teacher develop to the optimum by strengthening existing skills, while discovering and correcting weaknesses. |
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| Summative evaluation is generally found more formal than formative evaluation and requires documentary data. |
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| The right of a school board to terminate an employee from service is clearly established in state statutes and confirmed by the courts. |
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| Progressive discipline may be defined as a "series of disciplinary steps, each step calling for more serious disciplinary action." |
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| Tenure is defined as a statutory right to continued employment. Once an employee has received tenure, an employer must have proof of "good cause" prior to dismissal. |
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| One of the arguments against the granting of tenure is that it may protect incompetent and undesirable teachers in the profression. |
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| Immoral or unprofessional conduct is one the 12 specific reasons for dismissal of a tenured teacher. Nonconventional sexual life style is an example of immoral conduct and may be grounds for dismissal. |
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| Being charged with a felony is grounds for dismissal under California law. Examples of a felony include arrest for selling of drugs or pornography. |
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| State courts have agreed that tenured teachers possess property and liberty rights. The US Supreme Court affirmed in Roth v. Board of Regents that non-tenured employees are entitled to property and liberty rights. |
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| the word "education" does not appear anywhere in the US constitution. |
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| Although state and local governments play an important role in education the US Constitution assigns the ultimate authority over all education matters to the federal government. |
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| State government has plenary power over public education |
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| The phrase we are "a nation of laws and not of men" is an important historical phrase, but no longer relevant in an increasingly diverse world. |
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| In response to the succession of the southern states in the US Civil War, the 14th Amendment clarifies that all Americans are citizens of the US government, and not citizens of their particular state. |
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| The ideals of philosophers including Plato, Hobbes, and Locke influenced our Nation's founders. |
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| The government grants rights to the people through the Constitution. |
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| False, people grant rights |
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| The 50 state's constitutions contain language committing the state to a responsibility for providing education |
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| Under the theory of "local control" local school boards may choose to disregard state laws and policies if they believe that doing so is in the best interests of the children |
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| There is no judicial appeal form a decision rendered by the US Supreme Court |
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Complete or partial cancellation of an expenditure or revenue.
Abatement of an expenditure is the cancellation of a part or whole of a charge previously made, usually due to refunds, rebates, or resale of materials originally purchased. |
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| Amounts due and owed to private persons, business firms, governmental units, or others for goods received and/or services rendered to the school district prior to the end of the fiscal year; includes amounts billed, but not yet paid. |
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| Amounts due and owed from private persons, business firms, governmental units, or others for good received and/or services rendered to them prior to the end of the fiscal year; includes amounts billed, but not received. |
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| That method of accounting in which revenue is recorded when earned, even though not collected, and expenses are recorded when liabilities are incurred, even if not yet paid. |
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According to value.
Used in taxation for a tax related to the value. For example, property tax and sales tax are related to the value of the property or the price paid for the merchandise. |
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| Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) |
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| A federal assistance program that provides funds to low-income families with dependent children. |
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| Allocation of state or federal aid, district taxes, or other monies among LEA's or other governmental units. The first principal apportionment (p-1) is calculated in February of the school year; the second principal apportionment, in June. |
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Complete or partial cancellation of an expenditure or revenue.
Abatement of an expenditure is the cancellation of a part or whole of a charge previously made, usually due to refunds, rebates, or resale of materials originally purchased. |
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| Amounts due and owed to private persons, business firms, governmental units, or others for goods received and/or services rendered to the school district prior to the end of the fiscal year; includes amounts billed, but not yet paid. |
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| Amounts due and owed from private persons, business firms, governmental units, or others for good received and/or services rendered to them prior to the end of the fiscal year; includes amounts billed, but not received. |
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| That method of accounting in which revenue is recorded when earned, even though not collected, and expenses are recorded when liabilities are incurred, even if not yet paid. |
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Used in taxation for a tax related to the value. For example, property tax and sales tax are related to the value of the property or the price paid for the merchandise. |
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| Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) |
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| A federal assistance program that provides funds to low-income families with dependent children. |
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| Allocation of state or federal aid, district taxes, or other monies among LEA's or other governmental units. The first principal apportionment (p-1) is calculated in February of the school year; the second principal apportionment, in June. |
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| In most districts, the school principal is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the school budget |
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| Budget decisions for school site budgets are clearly defined and consistent among various school sites and districts. |
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| One can gain a good feel for a district or school priorities by examining the budget |
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| Site budgets should contain expenditure codes that correlate with the district budget. |
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| Keeping track of encumbrances is not as important in site-based budgeting as it is in district budgets |
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| In most districts, principals are responsible for allocation and management of the school personnel budget |
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usually a district office |
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| Equal funding was meant to equalize students' opportunities |
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| State policy makers have used categorical programs to pressure school districts into certain types of expenditures |
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| field trips, technology, library books, and after-school sports are some of the common "extras" paid for my parents organizations and foundations |
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| Poverty has a lesser effect on student acheivement than any other single school characteristic. |
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| Most elementary schools are unified districts with low-income students receiving more revenues |
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title I, categorical |
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| An audit report gives a district board and administration major insight into the financial and educational conditions of the district. |
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does not talk about educational conditions |
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| Upon completion of an audit, a district may receive any one of three types of auditor opinions regarding an examination of the district's accounting practices. The most positive audit opinion is called "unqualified" |
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| An auditor is required to review all district funds. However, the major focus of the audit is the district's general fund. |
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| A key budget requirement is that the district be able to meet its financial obligations in the current fiscal year, as well as multi-year financial commitments. |
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| One of the major objectives of an audit is to discover major accounting problems or inconsistent practices. |
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| The auditor is directly responsible to the district school board and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. |
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| The fee for the audit is paid from district funds, and the charge is usually based on the district's student enrollment. |
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| One of the major problems with the required audit is that it is not completed until after the fiscal year has ended. |
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working on previous year's info. |
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| Although it is wise for a district to employ an independent firm to complete the audit, it may be performed by district staff. |
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only independent firm |
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| All CA school districts are required to arrange for an annual audit of school district funds. |
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CA Superintendent arranges |
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| School districts who have shown responsible financial accounting for a substantial period of years are not required to conduct an audit every year. |
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| Each district must submit its audit report to the county office of education, the CA Dept. of Education, and the state controller. |
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| The absence of audit exceptions does not necessarily mean a district has no financial worries. |
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| Fiscally healthy districts are more likely to expect their schools to link financial decision-making to school and student performance outcomes. |
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| CBOs report that rising costs have been the most common threat to their district's fiscal health, particularly cost increases related to Special Education, transportation, and staffing. |
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| With some exceptions, it is generally legal to charge students a fee for supplies in high-school extra-curricular activities. |
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| A primary activity for student body organizations is fund raising. |
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| The student council sponsor has total accountability for student body accounts. |
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principal has overall responsibility and direct oversight |
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| sale of food items on campus must be authorized by the school board. |
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elem - after lunch
h.s.- any time as long as it does not compete with the cafeteria and student store |
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| The legal framework for student body organizations is found in the Education Code |
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| student body funds should be spent to benefit students who are currently enrolled in school |
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| student organizations receive an allocation of revenue from the district to operate their programs |
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all fundraising $ is to operate programs |
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| annual external audits for student body funds are not required - only periodic internal audits. |
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| The CA Dept. of Education has little role in directing the procedures for proper accounting of student body funds |
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| Encroachment is not a problem for school districts in their transportation budgets. |
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| The CA Supreme Court has ruled that is is legal for districts to charge parents for student transportation to and from school, unless parents or guardians are "indigent" (cannot pay) |
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| One of the major advantages of contracting out student transportation services is saving money on bus drivers. |
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| The california supreme court recently ruled that schools may charge fees for extra-curricular activities. |
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| One major advantage of contracting out bus transportation is that it saves money on capital expenditures for buses. |
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| student body funds may be used in emergencies to purchase district adopted textbooks |
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| student organizations are supported by revenue limit funds from the state |
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| a district may charge a fee to transport participating students to athletic events |
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| A major safety factor for school buses in CA has been the state requirement that all buses be equipped with student seat belts |
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| The major fundraising activity on most high school campuses is the sale of food before, during lunch, and at school activities. |
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| The California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) supervises fundraising activities associated with athletics. |
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| Student transportation is regulated by the CA Dept. of Education and the CA Highway Patrol. |
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the CA. Dept. of Ed. has involvement in every aspect of education. |
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| The function of the maintenance department staff is to make sure classrooms and facilities are kept clean. |
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operation staff cleans classrooms |
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| The term "operations" refers to a district's housekeeping routines that keep school plants functional |
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| A district master plan for equipment replacement helps to reduce emergency repairs. |
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| Repairs and replacement of facilities and equipment is a maintenance function. |
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| Research shows that there is little correlation between the cleanliness of the school and educational outcomes |
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| Replanting lawns is part of the operational function of a school. |
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replanting is maintenance |
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| Although the lines of authority vary from district to district, maintenance staff are under the direction of the principal when on his/her site. |
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under the director of maintenance |
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| The physical appearance of a school does not affect the parent's view of the quality of the educational program. |
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| Maintenance personnel need only limited training to perform their duties. |
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| In most districts, the Director of Maintenance reports directly to the Superintendent and the Board of Education |
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report to the district business manager |
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| The terms "maintenance" and "operations" are used interchangeably in many school districts, although the terms are distinctly different. |
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| An example of a maintenance function is the repair of the school's air conditioning unit. |
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| An example of an operational function is the cleaning of classrooms and facilities. |
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| Although a district's maintenance crew may be capable of facility construction, a district is usually wiser to contract outside for construction projects. |
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| It is prudent for a school board to set aside funds for long-term maintenance projects. Therefore, this policy is usually supported by the collective bargaining agencies. |
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primary focus of collective bargaining agencies is salary and benefits. last sentence makes it false. |
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| The lines of authority for maintenance and operations staff may vary from district to district. As a general rule, however, the operations staff usually reports directly to the site administrator and the maintenance staff to the director of maintenance. |
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| Categorical aid programs tend to require greater control than basic revenues. |
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| Mello-Roos is used most often when there is vacant land in the school district. |
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| The major means of financing school construction in CA is the local bond election, which requires a 55% majority for passage. |
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| With the passage of Proposition 13 in 1978, local school districts were forbidden to place local bond elections on the ballot. |
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| One means of financing school construction is the imposition of developer fees. However, in most cases these fees are inadequate to pay completely for construction of a new school. |
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| The CA Supreme Court recently ruled that schools may charge fees for extra-curricular activities. |
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| School districts who have shown responsible financial accounting for a substantial period of years are not required to conduct an audit every year. |
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| Categorical funds may be distributed based on enrollment or an eligibility formula. |
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| Annual school district audits may be conducted by in-house advisors. |
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| Sale of food items on campus must be authorized by the school board. |
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| Budget decisions for school site budgets are now fairly clearly defined and consistent among various school sites and districts. |
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| One can gain a good feel for a district or school priorities by examining the budget. |
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| Capital outlay funds include textbooks and instructional materials. |
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| The federal government provides partial reimbursement for free and reduced lunches as well as for meals paid by students themselves. |
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| Repairs and replacement of facilities and equipment is a maintenance function. |
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| In most districts, principals are responsible for allocation and management of the school personnel budget. |
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| California's facilities problems were caused primarily by the Class Size Reduction Law |
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| The fee for an audit is paid by district funds and is usually based on the district's ADA. |
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| the state of California has provided no incentives for districts to participate in the school breakfast program. |
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| The national school breakfast and lunch program were started after WWII by Harry Truman. |
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| Student organizations receive an allocation of revenue from the district to operate their programs. |
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| Annual external audits for student body funds are not required - only periodic internal audits. |
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| districts may charge parents to transport regular education students to and from school unless parents or guardians are "indigent" |
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| The term "operations" refers to a district's housekeeping routines that keep school plants functional. |
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| An advantage of using a Parcel Tax for school construction, small classes, technology, etc. is that it only requires a 55% voter approval. |
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| Contracting out food services has been clearly shown to be superior both in terms of food quality and financial success to food prepared in-house in school district cafeterias. |
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| School district policies on maintenance and operations should include the district's philosophy on contracting out services. |
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| Food services monies are placed in the district's general fund. |
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| Certificates of Deposit (COP's) provide an option for a district to raise funds for school construction. A major disadvantage, however, is the requirement that 2/3 of the electorate vote to approve them. |
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| A major advantage of state general obligation bonds is that they can be approved by a simple majority vote. |
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| Districts that own surplus property may sell or rent it, thus generating revenue that can be used for school construction. |
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| The highest priority for the maintenance crew should be completing repairs that directly affects the school's instructional program. |
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| The advantage of a COP loan is that it can easily be paid back by the district from extra taxes collected. |
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| The state gives higher priority for receiving state school construction funds to schools that operate on a year-round schedule. |
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| Building new prisons, hospitals, and roads competes for dollars from the same state fund as public schools. |
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| The passage of state bonds has been adequate in the past and present to fund all of the applications for construction monies made by districts. |
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| Currently the major way of financing school construction in CA is through general obligation bonds. |
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| The State Allocation Boarch (SAB) controls the distribution of state special education funds. |
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| There seems to be little relationship between a principal's success as an instructional leader and knowledge of financial issues. |
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| pupil transportation is regulated by the California Department of Education and the California Highway Patrol |
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| A district may charge a fee for transporting students to athletic events. |
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| If a district implements a fee for school transportation, each student must be charged a fair and equal amount for this service. |
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| some districts have considered contracting with a private transportation company to transport students, but the courts have ruled that such contracting is illegal. |
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| The CA Legislature and the Governor have long recognized the necessity of transporting students to and from school and have been generous in funding home-to-school transportation. |
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| A major safety factor for school buses in CA has been the state requirement that all buses be equipped with student seat belts. However, this requirement only became effective this year. |
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| Since student body organizations are supported by public funds, the management of this fund is a major responsibility of the school principal. |
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| A majority of funds generated by student body organizations come from fund raising activities. |
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| One of the more successful fund-raising activities engaged in by student body organizations are sponsorship of school raffles. |
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| Similar to other district funds, the Associated Student Body Fund must be audited on an annual basis as part of the annual audit paid for by the district. |
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| A student body organization must have board approval and have developed a student body constitution. |
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| One of the major problems with the required audit is that it is not completed until after the fiscal year has ended. |
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| One of the major objectives of an audit is to discover major accounting problems or inconsistent practices |
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| The major focus of an audit is the district's general fund. |
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| In the last decade, all school districts in CA have applied to participate in the school food program |
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| when a purchase order is originally placed, the amount is recorded in the encumbrance column and when the order is received and paid, the amount is placed in the expended column. |
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| student body funds exist for the sole purpose of supporting instructional activities that enhance the overall educational experience of students. |
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| CA gets the largest amount of its funds from personal income taxes |
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| Court decisions have minor impact on categorical funding |
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| Prop. 49 provides funding to increase programs in PI schools |
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| Due to recent elections, parcel taxes can be passed with 55% voter approval. |
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| API and AYP is the same program, but are administered by different levels of government. |
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| Court decisions are requiring more and more states to equalize statewide funding levels for school districts. |
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| CA gets the largest amount if its funds from sales and income taxes. |
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| CA provides a base revenue limit for all school districts. The base revenue limit can be increased by a vote of the citizens of a local school district. |
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| About 40% of a district's revenue comes in the form of general purpose aide. |
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| There has been a trend in CA during the past two decades to increase the average general purpose funds to districts. |
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| The PPBS system of program budgeting is fairly simple to use and allows for site-based budget decisions. |
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Special education gets the largest share of federal categorical funds. |
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| The most common source of tax revenue for the support of schools in CA comes from the property tax. |
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| The CA School Accounting Manual contains the account codes that districts must use for revenues and expenditures. |
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| Full compliance with Serrano v. Priest requires that each district submit the same amount of property taxes to the state. |
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| The Serrano v. Priest decision is based on violations of the CA state constitution. |
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| Prop. 98 established a constitutionally-based minimum funding floor for K-14 education. |
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| One of the major impacts of Prop. 13 was the higher level of state aide now in the funding formula for K-12 education. |
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| Reliance on property taxes as a major source of school revenues is the best way to guarantee fiscal equity among school districts. |
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| Line item budgets are most commonly used by school districts for their general fund budget.t |
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| The county superintendent's office has no significant role in relations to budgets of school districts. |
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District's should classify each expenditure by designating the appropriate account codes on requisitions submitted by departments. |
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| Based on recent CA court decision, districts may ask parents to pay for their children's textbooks and school supplies. |
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| Districts may charge parents to transport regular education students to and from school. |
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| The purpose of the COLA is to help districts keep up with inflation. |
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| The property tax is an example of a regressive tax. |
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| The General Fund includes only non-restricted expenditures. |
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| A 55% vote is required to pass bond issues for local districts. |
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| The charter school movement has been successful in CA although the number of charter schools in the state is limited to 200. |
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| Program budgeting assists in determining the cost effectiveness of various programs. |
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| CA requires a credential for Chief Business Officials (CBO's) of school districts. |
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| Categorical funds are earmarked for specific purposes. |
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| Most school districts in CA are elementary districts. |
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| By law, a school year for CA students is 180 days |
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| Ca spends more time than other states on administration. |
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| All districts must conduct a public hearing on the budget each year. |
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| Increases or decreases in the revenue limit are determined by the district school board. |
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| In CA, most of the funding for K-12 education comes from the state. |
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| Enrollment projections are on the the most important activities to estimate future revenue. |
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| Multilingual/multiethnic diversity in CA exceeds all other states. |
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| CA ranks near the bottom when compared with other states in terms of the amount of taxes collected from citizens. |
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| A districts ADA is slightly lower than its student enrollment |
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| Ca is among the highest in the nation in the amount of per-pupil expenditures for education |
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| The purpose of a District Budget Calendar is to guarantee financial solvency. |
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| The federal government has generally been involved in education by supplementing budgets for special needs |
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| Education is regarded as a public and private good. |
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| The budgeting found in most school districts is called incremental or historical budgeting. |
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