Month: February 2014

Annotated Timeline for School Funding (California)

When I first started out in California school business, I was a bit confused by the state’s revenue certifications and re-certifications.  I wished I had an overview of the entire process. So – here’s one I put together: Annotated Principal Apportionment Timeline This does not contain enough detail to be used instead of your complete annual calendar,

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February 8, 2014 Short URL, , , , , , , Accounting, Finance, Laws and Regulations, Local Control Funding Formula, Procedures and Practices

An Interview Question on a Mission

If you are going for a leadership role in the Business Services section of a school district, you are probably going to be asked something like the following in an interview. If we hire you into this role, how will you advance the mission of the school district? Not Recommended: You created this position so I don’t have to tell

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February 7, 2014 Short URL, , , , , , , , , , , , , , Career Development, Finance, Government, Human Resources, Management, Public Schools, School District Jobs, Working Together

The Handshake of Death

A handshake should be neither limp nor bone-crushing.  This is common knowledge. But how should you handle a death-grip handshake that is clearly designed to intimidate? I inadvertently stumbled across the answer when meeting with a customer who had used our bus services and was now not paying the bill. The transportation manager had arranged the meeting.  I

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February 4, 2014 Short URL, , , , , Career Development, Management, Uncategorized, Working Together