Resource Management for School Administrators: Optimizing Fiscal, Facility, and Human Resources

The authors have provided an outstanding book that trains to understand school district financial, facility, and human resources using clear, concise, and concrete examples that are easily grasped. -- A. Lynn Himes, equity partner, Scariano, Himes and Petrarca, Chicago, Illinois This book should make a significant contribution to all school leaders who desire to improve their school resource management. It is one of the few books I will keep handy and read more than once. I'm confident that those who read this book will find it valuable and insightful. -- Dr. Cheryl Crates, Community Unit School District 300, Carpentersville, Illinois, Adjunct Professor Northern Illinois University This book provides a comprehensive and excellent overview of Financial, Facilities and Human Resources and is valuable for all public and private-school administrators. -- Dr. Michael A. Jacoby, executive director, Illinois Association of School Business Officials As a school principal, superintendent and business manager for the past thirty years, I believe Drs. Schilling and Tomal present a practical and refreshing aspect to School Resource Management for the experienced and novice administrator. -- Dr. Raymond J. LaPorte, Interim Business Manager School District 157 An outstanding research-based book for all school leaders and graduate students...the most thorough resource for financial, facility, and human resource management. -- L. Arthur Safer, executive director, Division of Research and Doctoral Programs It is refreshing and time to see a book on resource management including human resources. This book provides valuable insights and perspective from two of the top minds in the profession. This book should be read by every current HR and Financial professional and be required reading for certification courses. -- Sarah Beyne, CEO, Digital Schools & former school board member This relevant and comprehensive book provides an excellent resource for active school administrators or students in training to be school administrators. With a focus on the practitioner, the authors have provided a basis for understanding the profession. -- Donald R. Johnson, Ed.D., superintendent and professor This book is a `must have' book for anyone who desiring current information on School Resource Management. -- Robert K. Wilhite, Chairman, Department of Leadership, Concordia University Chicago; retired superintendent, Illinois High School District 215