1. Educational Leadership and Planning for Technology Chapter 13 – Financial Planning
Dr. Anthony G. Picciano

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PowerPoint Outline
Technology Can Be Expensive
The Cost-Effectiveness of Technology
A Time Line for Financial Planning
The Budget Worksheet
A Budget Model
Special Considerations of Budgeting for Computer Applications
Sources of Funds
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Technology Can Be Expensive
For each dollar spent on direct costs (for hardware and software), another dollar or two is spent on indirect costs (such as training).
Recently a Missouri district of 450 students estimated a total district cost of $219,000.
A Virginia suburban school with 166,000 students estimated $233,060,000.
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The Cost-Effectiveness of Technology
In the long run, can computers save schools money? Savings is not yet proven, but studies do show that technology aids student achievement.
The cost of technology is of interest to
Administrators
School board members
Teachers
Union representatives
Taxpayers
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A Time Line for Financial Planning
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The Budget Worksheet
Proposal Worksheet
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The Budget Worksheet
Three-Year Proposal Worksheet
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A Budget Model
Sample Overall Financial Plan
Percentages can vary.
Component Percentage
Hardware
Software
Personnel
Training
Repairs/upgrades
Supplies/furniture
Miscellaneous
Total %
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Special Considerations of Budgeting for
Computer Applications
1. opting for centralized or decentralized facilities
2. hiring a consultant
3. standardizing on a common vendor
4. hardware first, other needs second
5. choosing a purchasing plan
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Sources of Funds
1. the school district budget
2. bond issues
3. governmental entities
4. gifts and grants
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11. Questions and Comments
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