Completing the Semi-Annual Certification for Federally Funded Staff

With the end of the first semester upon us, CSS is here to remind you to do your time and effort for all federally-funded and State Comp Ed staff. The purpose of the Semi-Annual Certification is for the employee and supervisor to attest that the work performed during the previous semester was for the federal … Read More

Random Validations for Federal Program Compliance – Phase 2

Phase I of random validations for federal program compliance monitoring ended on Oct 23rd. If you dodged that bullet (yee haw!), take heed — there is another round that begins Nov 28! For charters, this mainly concerns two areas of compliance: the Unsafe School Choice Option (USCO) and the Title I Ed Flex waiver. CSS … Read More

Title IV Special Data Collection Due Dec 1, 2023

Do you remember last March when the weather was cool? You might also vaguely remember submitting a Title IV report of your measurable goals and objectives for the program. The next phase of the Title IV special reporting is coming up just in time for the holidays! Even if you transfer your Title IV funds … Read More

Title I Comparability of Services

Before the big shift to holiday mode happens, some business must be handled, and we don’t mean picking out your favorite pie! IF your Charter District receives Title I, Part A funds, Comparability reports must be done. This “test” is completed each year to make sure local (FSP) staffing and funds are distributed equally between … Read More

Bilingual/ESL Allotment (PIC 25) and Written Policy and Procedures

A new student enrolls in your charter district indicating another language on the home language survey. What do you do? Do you have the process written down? Bilingual/ESL written policies and procedures are required as part of your annual financial report. Your compliance will be collected by your auditor and on the annual Use of … Read More

SHARS Survey Due Nov 3, 2023 for IDEA-B Recipients

Did you receive IDEA-B funding for SPED last year (2022-23)? If so, your LEA is required to complete the SHARS survey by Nov 3, 2023. SHARS is a program by which districts can receive funding from Medicaid for certain SPED services. Even if you do not have a SHARS program, you must complete the survey if … Read More

Dyslexia Law Updates

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the recent changes to the dyslexia laws? If so, you are not alone! On June 10, 2023, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 3928 which prompted many changes to the way we approach dyslexia evaluation, identification, and instruction. At this time, the Student Board of Education (SBOE) is in the … Read More

Random Validations Begin – Title I, II, IV, and SNS

You could be the lucky winner in the random validation drawing this month! Unfortunately, the prize is sending TEA a bunch of paperwork! TEA will select districts for phase 1 of random validations for Title I, II, and IV. You can rest easy that if you are selected for validation, you do have time and … Read More

What Does It Take to Be a Successful Charter HR Professional?

Today’s HR Tip is an interview with an HR Expert – Charter School Success’s very own Jordan Elliott. Read below for Jordan’s valuable insights from her career as an HR professional. How did you get into the field of HR in education?   My real love for HR evolved while I was serving as Superintendent … Read More