When tough economic times set in, school business administrators heighten their normal zeal in finding ways to reduce costs and improve efficiency. The author's school district recently underwent a yearlong internal self-analysis to examine and determine the proper staffing levels for the administrative functions within the school district's central office. The district approached the project with a detailed internal examination of all job functions, work processes, and the ebb and flow of peak workload levels. The process included input from administrators, support staff, and building-level personnel regarding appropriate workload distribution and staffing levels. This article describes the process which serves as a useful "do-it-yourself" model for school business officials seeking to thoroughly examine their district's school business operation from the ground up. (Contains 1 table.)