We love our acronyms in the federal world, and when dealing with Title I, you will often hear the term SNS mentioned. SNS stands for “Supplement Not Supplant,” and prior to the start of school there is a test. It’s called the “Supplemental Funds Test,” and is for LEAs that receive Title I, Part A … Read More
Special Education Consolidated (Federal) Grant Application
Summertime means it’s time to prepare and submit your charter’s 2023-2024 Special Education Consolidated (Federal) Grant application. These funds (also known as IDEA-B) provide supplemental resources to help LEAs ensure that eligible students (ages 3-21) with disabilities are provided with a free appropriate public education as required by federal statute. At CSS, we are working … Read More
Defining Your PTO and Leave Policies
Charters have a lot of options and opportunity to exercise creativity when it comes to defining PTO and local leave policies for their organization. A thoughtful and robust leave policy can be a critical part of the charter’s enticing total rewards and benefits package, which can impact recruitment, retention, and morale as it speaks to … Read More
Beginning of Year Activities for Federal Programs
Summer is breezing by, and it’s time to get organized for the pending school year. There are many things you must remember to do, so CSS has created a federal checklist to help keep you organized. Start checking them off today to start your year off calm, cool, and collected! The CSS Federal Programs Team … Read More
Title I, Part A Overview
Title I is the largest program under ESSA, and understanding how it works can be a challenge, especially if you are new. Do you want to hear about Title I in a nutshell? Having a Title I program can provide many benefits for your school, so it pays to be “in the know” about how … Read More
New Pregnancy Protection Regulations
The U.S. Senate passed two acts that help working moms who are pregnant or breastfeeding, which went into effect on June 27, 2023. PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS ACT The first new regulation, known as The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth. The law states that … Read More
Inventory & Supply Management
For most schools, Inventory is the last thing that you consider keeping track of throughout the year until audit time comes around. Per the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), every school in the state of Texas is required to maintain an Inventory & Supply system using an acceptable software. Auditors … Read More