MS SB2739

Establishes a Central School District Shared Services Office System in each county requiring all school districts to share one central office for payroll, fiscal management, procurement, human resources, transportation, and data processing

Mandates a pilot program in two counties per Congressional District during the 2013-2014 school year, with statewide implementation beginning July 1, 2014

Prohibits school districts from spending appropriated funds on covered administrative services except through their county's Central Shared Services Office after full implementation

Authorizes the Central Shared Services Office to charge fees to participating school districts sufficient to cover direct and indirect costs of providing services

Requires the State Department of Education and Department of Finance and Administration to report to the Legislature in 2013 on anticipated savings, including recommendations for consolidating or outsourcing information technology services