Table Of ContentPrefaceAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIntroductionChapter 1: The Budget-Vision Relationship and the National StandardsChapter 2: Culture, Data, Conflict Resolution, and Celebrating SuccessChapter 3: A Model for Integrating Vision, Planning, and BudgetingChapter 4: Understanding the Budgeting ProcessChapter 5: Effective, Efficient, and Essential Budgeting PracticesChapter 6: Building the School BudgetResource A. Selected FormsResource B. Experiential ExercisesResource C. Budgeting Checklist for School AdministratorsReferencesIndex
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