Course Budgets
Effective school management necessitates the planning of budgets of income and expenses related to all courses. Income in public schools is typically based on Average Daily Attendance (ADA); expenses would include the costs of facilities (buildings and rooms) and materials (supplies that get used during the budget period). Equipment that has a life cycle longer than one year is typically considered a capital investment and is budgeted separately from annual operating budgets.
Facilities Floor Plans
Floor plans are utilized in planning the most effective use of facilities for education. Preparation of floor plans requires plotting the dimensions of a classroom on graph paper so that the representation is "to scale" and give an accurate representation of the use of the room. By including all equipment and furniture on the floor plan, it is possible to assure that the school is adhering to regulations and policies regarding the amount of space required per student.