Fiscal accountability has long been public demand of elected and appointed public officials. Decisions on how to allocate limited resources, in efforts to achieve the goals of an organization, are some of the most difficult to make. This case focuses on the dilemmas of a superintendent and board in responding to financial crises while balancing the needs of students.
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