1. School FinancesStretching the School Budget

2. OverviewDeclining grantsIncreasing unemploymentRising running costsHigh expectationsPrincipals under pressure to performPockets of good practice everywhere 3. Sourcing Extra Moneywww.jb4grants.ie - e.g. Better Energy Workplaces grant (SEAI)Co. Council amenity, community, artsDepartmental EWG, Summer worksFundraising (e.g. cards/concerts/photos)Courses on siteMinor works Can insurance pay? 4. Lowering Running CostsWebsite www.weebly.com scoilnetPhotocopierAppreciated volunteersElectricity (standing charge+unit rate Energia)Telephone difficult requires change in practices 5. Lowering Running Costswww.ninite.comLinks www.stjosephsskibbereen.ieGreen schools (water/oil/energy usage)Caretaker painter/carpenter/electrician/plumberIT maintenance an appreciated volunteer 6. Finding ValueLaptop purchasing schemeGroup purchasing (cpsma, SW Group Purchasing Scheme, IPPN?)Check prices onlinewww.batteryupgrade.comCompare with UK pricesFree Homework Journals 7. Finding ValueOil/Books/Bus Get quote outside local circles for comparisonElectronics/memory sticks/paper/card/ books all cheaper onlinePlay businesses off one anotherRemember who you work forwww.principalship.netBe generous with small sums