Fiscal Operations Overview
This course is intended to provide a fundamental introduction to school district fiscal operations. The topics covered in this course …
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Created by Rick Jensen
Course Description
This course is intended to provide a fundamental introduction to school district fiscal operations. The topics covered in this course include Budget Development, Reporting, And Funding Cycles, Main Sources of Revenue, Calculation of the Local Control Funding Formula, The Different Bases of Accounting for School Districts, Special Revenue Funds, Multi-Year Projections, The Gann Appropriations Limit, Minimum Reserves and Components of Ending Fund Balance, The Two Different Types of Deficits and Their Effect on Fund Balance, and Charter School Oversight Responsibilities.
What You’ll learn:
Understand California school budgeting and reporting cycles – Learn how districts plan, adopt, and revise budgets throughout the fiscal year, including key reports and timelines.
Break down LCFF and funding calculations – Explore how ADA, UPP, and grants shape district funding under the Local Control Funding Formula.
Navigate fund accounting and financial compliance – Understand the roles of various fund types, accounting methods, and reporting requirements.
Manage reserves, audits, and charter oversight – Learn how to oversee fiscal health through reserve policies, audits, multi-year planning, and charter school monitoring.
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Instructor
Rick Jensen
Course Instructor
With extensive industry experience, Rick Jensen brings practical knowledge and real-world insights to help students master the subject matter.
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