Commitment of resources is a determiner of policy. Second , keeping schools fiscally sound and making certain that expenditures relate directly to the mission and priorities is key to good stewardship. One is reminded in the parable of the talents that one will use well the treasure one has been given to continue the goals set forth in the Gospels. This means that strategic and long-range planning are no longer simply just nice things to do. Mission effectiveness and perhaps even survival will depend on good planning.
Some questions come to mind.
Advisory board members with expertise in all areas of finance need to be invited to be on finance committees and to aid in long-range financial planning. The needs of the future must be included in the plans of today. Third , we must keep the schools focused on student learning and academic excellence. Outcome-based education puts the focus on what students know and what they can do. Students who do not meet clear outcomes should be given additional diagnosis, instruction and materials.