WorksheetsUnit 2: School Funding Source - Module 1: Public Funding
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 49mins
Fill in the blank: ______ is the management of money and other assets, particularly as it relates to budgeting, funding allocation, and fiscal planning within a school or district.
Finance
Curriculum
Instruction
Assessment
Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of providing financial resources to support school operations, programs, and capital projects.
Funding
Assessment
Curriculum
Accreditation
Fill in the blank: ______ refers to the total number of students registered in a school or district, often determining the level of funding received.
Enrollment
Attendance
Graduation
Tuition
Fill in the blank: ______ is the total income a school or district receives from local, state, and federal sources to support educational activities.
Revenues
Expenditures
Assets
Liabilities
Fill in the blank: ______ are the funds spent on salaries, facilities, instructional materials, and services necessary for operating a school system.
Expenditures
Revenues
Investments
Donations
Fill in the blank: ______ is the renewal or extension of federal or state legislation that provides funding for specific educational programs.
Reauthorization
Privatization
Standardization
Accreditation
Fill in the blank: ______ is the process of distributing available funds to schools, programs, or departments based on established formulas or needs.
Allocation
Assessment
Accreditation
Auditing
Fill in the blank: ______ is the method by which governments raise revenue through taxes to fund public services, including education.
Taxation
Privatization
Subsidization
Borrowing
Fill in the blank: ______ is a property tax rate used to generate local school revenue, typically expressed as mills (one mill equals one-tenth of a cent per dollar of assessed property value).
Mill Levy
Sales Tax
Income Tax
Excise Tax
Fill in the blank: ______ is the process by which school districts borrow money through the sale of bonds to fund capital projects like new buildings or major renovations.
Bonding
Leasing
Taxation
Granting
Fill in the blank: ______ is fair and impartial distribution of financial resources to ensure all students have access to quality education.
Equitable
Exclusive
Arbitrary
Insufficient
Fill in the blank: ______ is unequal access to financial resources or opportunities among school districts or student populations.
Disparity
Uniformity
Equality
Abundance
Fill in the blank: ______ is the principle that funding systems should consider varying needs and resources to promote educational equity.
Fairness
Efficiency
Uniformity
Meritocracy
Fill in the blank: ______ is the amount of revenue generated from a specific tax rate or source.
Yield
Debt
Expenditure
Subsidy
Which of the following is NOT a source of school funding mentioned in the content?
Federal
State
Local
Private
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Finance
The management of money and other assets, particularly as it relates to budgeting, funding allocation, and fiscal planning within a school or district.
Funding
The process of providing financial resources to support school operations, programs, and capital projects.
Enrollment
The total number of students registered in a school or district, often determining the level of funding received.
Revenues
The total income a school or district receives from local, state, and federal sources to support educational activities.
Expenditures
The funds spent on salaries, facilities, instructional materials, and services necessary for operating a school system.
What is the purpose of the ESEA/ESSA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act / Every Student Succeeds Act)?
To provide funding for private schools
To close achievement gaps and ensure equal access to quality education for all students
To support only high-income students
To fund only sports activities
Who is primarily served by the ESEA/ESSA?
High-income students
Low-income and disadvantaged students
Only students with disabilities
Only English language learners
Title I of the Title Programs supports schools with high percentages of ________ students.
low-income
gifted
foreign exchange
private
Title II of the Title Programs supports ________ quality and professional development.
teacher
student
parent
administrator
Part B of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) covers services for children and youth aged ________.
3–21
0–5
5–18
6–12
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) are federal payments to local governments that lose property tax revenue due to the presence of ________ owned land.
federally
state
privately
corporately
Activity Funds are funds generated by ________ organizations or activities.
student
teacher
government
parent
Capital Funding is designated for long-term investments like buildings and ________.
infrastructure
furniture
stationery
vehicles
Bonding is the process of issuing bonds to borrow money for ________ projects.
capital
educational
recreational
temporary
Tax Base is the total value of property or income subject to ________.
taxation
inflation
depreciation
subsidy
Income Tax is based on individuals' or corporations' ________.
earnings
expenses
assets
debts
Property Tax is a local tax based on ________ value.
property
income
sales
market
Sales Tax is a percentage added to ________ purchases.
consumer
wholesale
government
export
Excise Tax is levied on specific goods like ________ or tobacco.
fuel
clothing
electronics
furniture
Severance Tax is charged on ________ resource extraction.
natural
artificial
chemical
mechanical
Which of the following is a source of supplemental financial support for education?
Lotteries
Private foundations
School-business partnerships
All of the above
Federalism and Federal Role refers to the federal government influencing education through ________, funding programs, and policy guidance rather than direct control.
legislation
curriculum development
school inspections
teacher training
Foundation Grants guarantee a ________ funding level per student.
minimum
maximum
average
variable
Guaranteed Tax Base (Power Equalization) balances revenue disparities by equalizing ________ effort.
tax
spending
borrowing
voting
Centralized School Finance (FTE) allocates funding based on ________-time equivalent student counts.
full
half
part
double
What does 'Nontraditional' funding refer to?
Funding sources outside standard state, local, or federal allocations, often involving grants, donations, or partnerships.
Funding provided exclusively by federal government agencies.
Funding that is only available to private corporations.
Funding that is restricted to traditional bank loans.
What is the definition of 'Equity' in the context of school funding?
The fair distribution of resources based on students’ specific needs to ensure equal educational opportunities.
The equal distribution of resources regardless of students’ needs.
Providing the same amount of funding to every school.
Allocating resources based on school size alone.
What are 'Grants' in the context of school funding?
Funds awarded by government entities, foundations, or corporations for specific educational purposes that typically do not require repayment.
Loans that must be repaid with interest after graduation.
Regular budget allocations from the school district for operational expenses.
Donations from parents and alumni for extracurricular activities.
Which of the following is NOT a type of nontraditional funding source?
Competitive grants
Private donations
State tax allocations
Fundraising initiatives
Which type of grant provides a fixed amount of funding per student or institution regardless of financial need or district wealth?
Flat Grants
Equalizing Grants
Block Grants
Categorical Grants
Which type of grant is designed to reduce disparities by providing more funds to districts with lower property wealth?
Flat Grants
Equalizing Grants
Block Grants
Land Grants
Block Grants are:
Restricted funds for specific programs
Large sums of money given with general guidelines, allowing flexibility in spending
Allocations of public land
Unrestricted funds for any lawful purpose
Categorical Grants are restricted funds designated for specific programs such as ________.
special education or technology
road construction
military training
agricultural subsidies
General Aid grants are:
Unrestricted funds that can be used for any lawful educational purpose
Allocations of public land
Funds for specific programs
Funds for districts with lower property wealth
Land Grants are allocations of public land historically used to generate revenue for ________.
schools or universities
hospitals
railroads
private companies
Match the following types of grants to their descriptions:
Flat Grants
Fixed amount per student
Equalizing Grants
Designed to reduce disparities
Block Grants
Large sums with general guidelines
Categorical Grants
Restricted funds for specific programs
General Aid
Unrestricted funds for any lawful purpose
What is the first step in the grant lifecycle?
Application: Districts or schools submit proposals detailing objectives, budgets, and expected outcomes.
Evaluation: Reviewing the effectiveness of funded projects.
Award: Grant funds are distributed to selected applicants.
Reporting: Recipients submit progress and financial reports.
State-sponsored lotteries often dedicate a portion of proceeds to ________.
public education funds
private corporations
military spending
luxury goods
political campaigns
Private Foundations are nonprofit organizations that award funding for educational initiatives aligned with ________.
their mission
government regulations
public opinion
market trends
School-Business Partnerships allow local industries to contribute financial or in-kind resources, such as ________.
internships, equipment, or mentorships
textbooks, uniforms, or cafeteria food
sports trophies, musical instruments, or playground sand
library books, school buses, or gym memberships
Fundraising involves generating financial support through school events, community drives, or ________.
online campaigns
school uniforms
library books
classroom desks
Fill in the blank: ________ ensures that financial and educational resources are distributed based on students' needs to promote fairness.
Equity
Uniformity
Meritocracy
Exclusivity
Fill in the blank: ________ is the presence of unequal access to funding, opportunities, or resources that disadvantage certain student populations.
Inequity
Equality
Meritocracy
Uniformity
Fill in the blank: ________ is the rate of property taxation expressed in thousandths of a dollar of assessed property value.
Mill (Millage)
Levy
Assessment
Appraisal
Fill in the blank: ________ is the dollar value assigned to property by a government assessor for taxation purposes.
Assessed Valuation
Market Value
Depreciated Value
Replacement Cost
Fill in the blank: ________ is the social and economic standing of a family or community, influencing educational outcomes and funding equity.
Socio-Economic Status (SES)
Cultural Heritage
Geographical Location
Political Affiliation
Which term refers to ensuring that all students receive the support necessary to reach academic standards, regardless of location, income, or background?
Inequity
Equity
Assessed Valuation
Millage
Match the following terms to their definitions:
The rate of property taxation expressed in thousandths of a dollar of assessed property value.
Ensuring that financial and educational resources are distributed based on students' needs to promote fairness.
Ensuring that financial and educational resources are distributed based on students' needs to promote fairness.
The presence of unequal access to funding, opportunities, or resources that disadvantage certain student populations.
The dollar value assigned to property by a government assessor for taxation purposes.
The rate of property taxation expressed in thousandths of a dollar of assessed property value.
The presence of unequal access to funding, opportunities, or resources that disadvantage certain student populations.
The dollar value assigned to property by a government assessor for taxation purposes.
The social and economic standing of a family or community, influencing educational outcomes and funding equity.
The social and economic standing of a family or community, influencing educational outcomes and funding equity.
Fill in the blank: ________ arise from disparities in property wealth, local tax bases, and state funding formulas, leading to unequal educational opportunities.
Funding inequities
Curriculum standards
Teacher evaluations
School uniforms
Fill in the blank: ________ measures the taxable property value divided by student enrollment, reflecting a district's capacity to raise local funds.
Assessed Valuation per Pupil
Per Capita Income
Average Daily Attendance
Local Tax Rate
Fill in the blank: ________ calculates the total taxable property value per resident within a district, indicating community wealth.
Assessed Valuation per Capita
Gross Domestic Product
Median Household Income
Property Tax Rate
Fill in the blank: ________ is a state tax on individual or corporate income that contributes to education funding in states utilizing income tax revenue for schools.
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Excise Tax
Fill in the blank: ________ is a levy on the net worth of individuals or organizations, rarely used directly for education but occasionally contributing to general funds that support schools.
Wealth Tax
Income Tax
Sales Tax
Property Tax
Which of the following is NOT a type of school choice listed in the content?
Education Savings Accounts (ESAs)
School Vouchers
Tax Credit ESAs
Standardized Testing
Match the following types of school choice to their descriptions:
Publicly funded but independently operated schools emphasizing innovation and choice.
Charter Schools
Public schools with specialized curricula designed to attract diverse student populations.
Magnet Schools
Education conducted by parents or tutors outside the public system.
Homeschooling
Virtual instruction allowing flexible access to coursework.
Online Learning
Small, personalized educational environments focused on individualized learning.
Microschooling
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a detailed financial plan outlining anticipated revenues and expenditures over a specific period, typically one fiscal year, to support educational operations and goals.
Budget
Curriculum
Assessment
Syllabus
Fill in the blank: ______ are financial obligations or debts owed by a school district, such as loans, accounts payable, or accrued expenses.
Liabilities
Assets
Revenues
Equities
Fill in the blank: ______ are resources owned by a district, including cash, property, equipment, and receivables, that hold economic value.
Assets
Liabilities
Expenses
Revenues
Fill in the blank: ______ is the outflow of funds used to pay for goods, services, salaries, and programs in a school district.
Expenditures
Revenues
Assets
Liabilities
Fill in the blank: ______ is the inflow of funds from taxes, grants, and other sources used to support school operations.
Revenues
Expenditures
Liabilities
Assets
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a report showing the financial position and performance of each individual fund within a district.
Fund Financial Statement
General Ledger
Trial Balance
Budget Report
Fill in the blank: A ______ is a financial statement summarizing assets, liabilities, and fund balances at a specific point in time.
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow Statement
Trial Balance
Which of the following is NOT a component of a budget?
A) Revenue projections
B) Expenditure estimates
C) Instructional program funding
D) Student grades
Liabilities are resources owned by a district, including cash, property, and equipment.
True
False
Match the type of budgeting with its description:
Line-item Budgeting
Organizes expenditures by specific categories
Performance Budgeting
Links funding to measurable outcomes
Program and Planning Budget Systems (PPBS)
Aligns resources with program objectives
Zero-Based Budgeting
Requires justification of all expenses
Site-Based Budgeting
Empowers schools to make financial decisions
Fill in the blank: __________ is the systematic recording, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions within an organization.
Accounting
Marketing
Engineering
Human Resources
Fill in the blank: A __________ presents an organization's assets, liabilities, and fund balances at a specific time.
Balance Sheet
Income Statement
Cash Flow Statement
Trial Balance
Fill in the blank: A __________ is a financial plan used to manage income and expenditures effectively.
Budget
Receipt
Invoice
Contract
Fill in the blank: __________ refers to anything of value owned by the district, including cash, buildings, and investments.
Asset
Liability
Expense
Revenue
Fill in the blank: __________ are debts or obligations owed by the district to outside parties.
Liability
Asset
Revenue
Equity
Fill in the blank: __________ is the availability of cash or assets that can be quickly converted to cash to meet short-term obligations.
Liquidity
Solvency
Profitability
Leverage
Fill in the blank: __________ is the payment or use of funds to cover costs and fulfill financial commitments.
Expenditure
Revenue
Asset
Liability
Which of the following is used for the daily operations of schools?
General Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Debt Service Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Which type of fund is used to pay principal and interest on long-term debt?
General Fund
Debt Service Fund
Special Revenue Fund
Capital Projects Fund
Which type of accounting reserves funds for future obligations to prevent overspending?
Cost Accounting
Accrual Accounting
Encumbrance Accounting
Object Codes
The Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) establishes:
Federal tax regulations
International financial reporting standards
Governmental accounting standards
Corporate governance rules
The purpose of a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is:
to provide a detailed overview of a government's financial condition and operations
to outline the annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year
to summarize only the revenue sources of a government
to present the results of internal audits exclusively
A balance sheet shows:
the financial position of a company at a specific point in time
the company's annual revenue
the company's marketing strategy
the company's future projections
The three stages in the flow of funds through the system are:
Collection, Allocation, Disbursement
Initiation, Processing, Completion
Input, Output, Feedback
Deposit, Withdrawal, Transfer
GAAP stands for ______ and ensures ______.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; consistency and transparency in financial reporting
General Accounting and Auditing Practices; flexibility in financial statements
Government Approved Accounting Procedures; secrecy in financial records
Global Association of Accountants and Professionals; international tax compliance
What is an audit? Fill in the blank: An audit is an independent examination of financial records, statements, and procedures to verify _______ and compliance with laws and policies.
accuracy
profitability
ownership
growth
The audit process ensures accountability, accuracy, and compliance with financial regulations. Which of the following is NOT part of the audit process?
A) Reviewing records
B) Testing internal controls
C) Validating financial statements
D) Making financial investments
Which type of audit is conducted by district personnel to evaluate internal procedures and detect inefficiencies?
Internal Audit
External Audit
State Audit
Federal Audit
Which type of audit is performed by independent auditors to ensure impartiality and compliance with standards?
Internal Audit
External Audit
State Audit
Federal Audit
Which type of audit is conducted by a state agency to ensure public funds are used properly?
Internal Audit
External Audit
State Audit
Federal Audit
Which type of audit is required when districts receive significant federal funding, ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements?
Internal Audit
External Audit
State Audit
Federal Audit
