Recently, you may have noticed that your EMAT shows additional Entitlements when you log into TEAL. These two entitlements are a result of funds allocated in HB1605 from the previous legislative session. HB1605 provided an allotment of $40 per student to spend on approved vendors for curriculum and instructional related materials. (These funds will carry … Read More
Completing the Semi-Annual Certification for Federally Funded Staff
When does your first semester end? Most likely that date falls in January, and CSS is here to remind you to do your time and effort for all federally-funded and State Comp Ed* staff. The purpose of time and effort documentation is for the employee and supervisor to attest that the work performed during the … Read More
Reporting Requirements for the Annual Report and 2023-24 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
Who wants to think about spring yet? Slow your sleigh ride, right? HOWEVER, on 12/12/24 a 90-day timer started ticking on your annual TAPR reporting. Consider looking back to board records for the report from last spring and penciling it in for 2025! Early spring will be full of informing the public about performance systems … Read More
FLSA Overtime Rule Has Been Updated – Significant Changes
Note that the FLSA Salary Threshold Changes Have Been Struck Down! On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced an updated, final rule for overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Changes to minimum salary threshold are scheduled to go into effect in a series of stages, with the first change … Read More
Title IV Special Data Collection Due Dec 1, 2024
Do Comparability, Title IV, and ESSER reporting have you feeling spooked? With all the federal reporting going on these next several months, ghosts and goblins might not be the only scary things in your world! Don’t worry! CSS is here with all the information to make reporting less tricky. Today’s article is about the Title … Read More
ESSA Basic Program Requirements: Fiscal and Program
Federal funds don’t just provide money to your schools. They create programs. By focusing on solid programs, you can add to your school’s repertoire and improve your ability to serve students. But programs funded by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) are regulated by many rules that can seem confusing at times. As a savvy … Read More
Title I Comparability of Services Due Nov 15
The school year is flying by, and holiday season is quickly approaching! Before we get too excited about Halloween candy and pumpkin pie, the annual “Comparability testing” for Title I must be done. This “test” is completed each year to make sure local (FSP) staffing and funds are distributed (budgeted) equally between Title I campuses … Read More
How ChatGPT is Revolutionizing HR
Have you yet discovered how ChatGPT is transforming the Human Resources (HR) landscape. ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, is poised to significantly enhance HR functions by automating tasks, improving communication, and generating insightful data. What is ChatGPT and How Does it Work? ChatGPT is a Generative Pretrained Transformer designed to mimic human-like … Read More
LASO Cycle 3 Grant – Learning Acceleration Support Opportunities Due Dec 13, 2024
Superintendents, watch your email on October 14! Superintendents will receive the link to apply for LASO Cycle 3 which is a bundled application for multiple grant funding opportunities. Perhaps TEA is getting ideas from Progressive on this bundling thing? Like TCLAS and the previous LASO grant, charter districts will be able to pick and choose … Read More
Bilingual/ESL Allotment (PIC 25) and Written Policy and Procedures
What happens when a new student enrolls in your charter and indicates a language other than English on the home language survey? Do you have your next steps or procedures in writing? Having Bilingual/ESL written policies and procedures are required as part of your annual financial report. Your compliance will be collected by your auditor … Read More