The pros and cons of decentralization of decision-making authority to the school-site level as a public school management technique are intended to serve as an informational summary for the members of the California State Board of Education, and as a resource for school district governing boards and district administrators to use to determine the most appropriate level at which to place decision-making authority. Sections of the report discuss key considerations that must underlie any decision to move toward decentralization; individual rights and management decisions; and the legal aspects of decentralization. Comments about decentralization submitted by school business officials are summarized. The final section presents descriptions of site management implementation in four other states. Appendixes and a bibliography complete the report. (Author/MLF)