Site-Based Budgeting: a new age of district finance Summary by: Robin Netherton, AEL 636, Dr.Rice, Summer 2015 This article focuses on California Schools, specifically the Unified School District of Los Angeles. The articles main argument is that “Reform of the state’s schools funding formula could empower local educators, support innovation, increase transparency and align resources with new learning goals.” These changes are being brought on by linking schools budgets directly to the students they serve. District leaders serve as the catalyst because they are anxious to improve their schools. They are riding an atmosphere of change that is present in California schools. Over the years, student-based budgeting has been promoted as a
