NEIT2008-5M

Sean Freese, Lawarence Woodmere Academy Colin Samuel, Sacred Hart Jennifer McMurray, Calhoun School

Budgets are tight How do you prioritize your expenditures? What language do you use to persuade?

"I make it not about me" Do research - survey faculty and administration on biggest issues Spreadsheet that scores action items based on effect on issues Make a strategic plan based on cost of action items and available funds Use the economy to your favor Demonstrate the value (especially difficult with software) Make a list of the people who it will affect Bundle software with new machines Enlist headmaster support Invoice annual expenditures after July 1st Budget at retail price