This research report, applying an interdependency approach in an input-output framework to school district budgeting, presents a model aimed at the district management level. The data cover the 1967 operating budget of the Centralia, California, School District of approximately 3.9 million population. Three tables with accompanying textual…

This is a preliminary report of a project which has as its goal the construction of a mathematical model representing the interrelationships among certain categories of phenomena of the secondary school. These phenomena are classified as being either administratively uncontrollable input, administratively controllable input, or output…

There are basically four dimensions to a systems analysis that we find in current educational research: (1) Collecting information, (2) analyzing input-output relationships, (3) deriving models built upon these relationships to evaluate alternatives and to derive feasible solutions, and (4) attempting to derive the best solution consistent with…

A model of cost-effectiveness is outlined which enables consideration of some non-financial, as well as financial, elements of educational systems at school or district levels. The model enables the decision-maker to compare educational outcomes of different units, to assess the impact of alternative levels of financial input, and to select…