Note the second change takes effect January 1, 2025 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 effective July … 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
SHARS Survey Due Nov 1, 2024 for IDEA-B Recipients
Don’t fret because today’s task should be quick and painless since most charter districts don’t participate in SHARS (Student Health and Related Services, a Medicaid program). If you received IDEA-B funding in 2023-24, then your LEA is required to complete the SHARS survey by Nov 1, 2024. SHARS is a program by which districts can receive … Read More
Navigating Employee Passing: Key HR Considerations and Steps
When an employee passes away, it’s crucial for school administration to navigate the situation with both compassion and professionalism. Often, the responsibility for coordination of these activities falls heavily on school HR professionals. This involves offering sincere condolences to the grieving family, colleagues, and students, managing administrative tasks such as updating records and processing final … Read More
Beginning of Year Activities for Federal Programs
The 2024-25 school year is in sight, and it’s time to get organized to start the year off right! Planning and parental engagement are at the top of the list for the new year of federal programs, especially Title I. The CSS BOY Checklist will keep you in compliance with all the back-to-school federal requirements. … Read More