Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-5-.05 - Performance Standards For Chief School Finance Officers

The State Department of Education shall approve a certification program to provide minimum standards, professional development, and continuing education for the wide variety of assignments, duties, and tasks of chief school finance officers.

(a) The certification program approved by the State Department of Education shall have the following goals and objectives:

1. To provide the highest professional and ethical standards of school business management practices for Alabama's schools.

2. To provide recognized standards of professional competence for chief school finance officers.

3. To provide professional growth opportunities necessary to carry out most effectively the responsibilities of the position of Chief School Finance Officer.

4. To capitalize on the experiences and training of current school finance and business officials to enhance the functions of all school finance officers.

5. To develop skills to link fiscal operations to school district goals.

6. To build confidence in chief school finance officers' ability to effectively manage school finances.

7. To provide knowledgeable mentors.

8. To analyze the duties and responsibilities of a chief school finance officer and identify minimum skills needed.

9. To identify and develop professional competence.

10. To increase public confidence in school financial accountability.

11. To attract better qualified personnel in school fiscal management.

12. To provide a high quality continuing education program.

13. To provide personal and professional growth and development.

14. To strengthen the business and financial management of school operations for the ultimate benefit of the students of Alabama public schools.

Author: Dr. Ed Richardson

Notes

Ala. Admin. Code r. 290-2-5-.05

New Rule: Filed May 8, 2003; effective June 12, 2003.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 16-3-13.