Chapter 12 Reading Guide Due:_______________________

Teaching as a Career Name:______________________

1. Draw a representation of the flow of school funding:

2. Describe the roles of the following in Federal Government:

a. President:
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b. U.S. Legislature:
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c. Federal Courts:
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d. U.S. Department of Education:

3. Describe the following state government departments and their role in

funding:
a. State Legislation:
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b. State Board of Education:

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c. State Department of Education:

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4. Describe the usual members of a district school board.

5. What are the responsibilities of school board members?

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Teaching as a Career Name:______________________

6. Define superintendent.

7. What does Linda Lambert say in Leadership Capacity for Lasting School
Improvement?

8. In figure 12.7, list what principals who build leadership capacity in teachers
and others do:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

9. How do parents impact the governance of schools in the US?

10.How do businesses impact the governance of schools in the US?

11.How do universities impact the governance of schools in the US?

12.How do special interest groups impact the governance of schools in the US?

13.According to figure 12.10, what are the percentages that come from the
following in school finance?
a. Local
b. State
c. Federal
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14.Read figure 12.13. Lately, this is a hot topic in Kansas. Explain your opinion
about the funding gap in our state.

15.Define expenditure per pupil:

16.What was Kansas expenditure per pupil in 2003?

17.Do you think this number has risen or fallen since 2003? Why?

18.Where does most of the distribution of school system spending go? (Hint:
Look at figure 12.17)