Okla. Admin. Code § 210:20-9-187

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 210:20-9-187 - Competency VII; management of financial and business operations

(a)Managing the financial and business operations of a school district. The administrator candidate shall have knowledge and skills necessary to manage the financial and business operations of a school district.

(b)Rationale. The role of superintendent and appropriate central office personnel requires the knowledge, skill, and understanding of effective practices and implementation strategies to manage or supervise the financial and business operations of a school district.

(c)What the superintendent will know. The candidate for licensure and certification as superintendent has, and can demonstrate, knowledge of:

(1) Budget development and data analysis.

(2) Applicable regulations and laws governing financial management.

(3) Principles of public school financial management.

(4) Management procedures.

(5) Implementation strategies.

(6) Check and balance systems.

(7) Involvement processes.

(8) Methods of communicating budget needs to the public.

(d)What the superintendent will be able to do. The candidate for licensure and certification as superintendent has, and can demonstrate, the skills to:

(1) Develop district and site budgets.

(2) Communicate district financial needs to the public.

(3) Implement management policies and procedures.

(4) Evaluate effectiveness of business/financial operation.

(5) Involve appropriate staff, faculty, and public in the budget development process.

(6) Utilize assistance of specialized personnel such as the school auditor, accountant, treasurer and other financial advisors.

(7) Allocate funds appropriately to meet instructional priorities.

(e)Implications for administrator preparation programs. Administrator preparation programs shall include a comprehensive school finance program.

Okla. Admin. Code § 210:20-9-187

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1555, eff 5-27-97