Concentrating on the Californian experience, this book discusses the history of school finance, the changing context of education, the role of the chief business officer, budgeting, expenditures accounting, revenue, audits, student organizations, transportation, maintenance, food services, and facilities law. A glossary defines the technical terms. A spiral bound workbook features pre-tests, vocabulary exercises, and short projects. The authors teach education at California universities. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR