Identifying and Mitigating Sources of School Revenue Erosion

Preserving existing revenues is an essential component of the work of school business officials. The broad ranges of activities that can affect school district revenues make identifying potential threats difficult. By understanding the issues that affect school district revenue, school business officials are better able to diminish its erosion--a critical task in today's unsteady economic environment. This article addresses some of the areas on which school business officials should keep a keen eye.