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2024-2025 Graduate Academic Catalog-June
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BUS 5600 - Operations and Auxiliary Services-School Business Administrator

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course is designed for students seeking background knowledge and training in the management of school operations and auxiliary services.  The course emphasizes the processes and procedures necessary in the management of food services operations, school transportation operations, and plant/maintenance operations.  This course is designed specifically for prospective school business managers and other school administrators who desire to become acquainted with various management concepts and techniques in school business operations and with applications that can utilize computerized systems for efficient operations.  The course outcomes include learning the principles, concepts, and skills needed in collective negotiations and contract management in the public schools.
Prereq: None
Note: This course is not open to undergraduate students.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  • Gain knowledge and training in the management of school operations and auxiliary services 
  • Apply processes and procedures necessary in the management of operations 
  • Examine school transportation, plant/maintenance, and food services operations 
  • Explore various management concepts and techniques in school business operations 
  • Utilize computer applications for efficient operations 
  • Learn principles, concepts, and skills needed in collective negotiations and contract management in schools 
Prerequisites by Topic
  • None
Course Topics
  • Capital planning project           
  • Plan development framework 
  • Referendum do’s and don’ts 
  • Technology 
  • Procurement 
  • RFP Process 
  • Policy management (bidding policy) 
  • Food service  
  • Transportation 
  •  For project (review facility description after hearing about these items) 
  • Community programs 
  • Risk management 
  •  Property, liability, and worker’s compensation 
  • Safety programs 
  • Long-range maintenance plan 
  • Capital projects funds         
Coordinator
Dan Pavletich


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