The Business/Finance and Operations (BFO) Services contain basic support services that enhance the business and financial activities and operations of school districts and charter schools. Those services fall into four categorical areas: business information services, business training services, school financial advisory services, and purchasing services. All of these services assist local school operations in becoming more efficient in accordance with the mandated principles and purposes of Regional Education Service Centers.
SCHOOL FINANCIAL ADVISORY SERVICES
Annual Public School Finance Conference
The Annual Public School Finance Conference is a one-day conference traditionally set to immediately follow the close of the session of the Texas Legislature in odd-numbered years. In non-legislative years, an earlier date is selected to accommodate and facilitate spring school budget preparations and deliberation regarding taxation.
Contact:
A J Randall, (972) 348-1074
June 9, 2009 Finance Conference Materials
- MORNING GENERAL SESSIONS
- David Thompson, Thompson & Horton, LLP, Legislative Changes: A Critical Look
- Dan Casey, Moak Casey & Associates, Legislative Changes Analyzed
- Lisa-Dawn-Fisher, TEA, Legislative Changes Implemented
- AFTERNOON ROUNDTABLES
- Omar Garcia (Region 13), Lisa Dawn-Fisher, Dan Casey, and Nora Rainey (TEA)
Telephone consultation and, in selected cases, on-site technical assistance and consultation is provided to Region 10 districts and personnel on general issues related to school finance
Template for Calculating HB 3646 Salary Increase Requirements
Contact:
A J Randall, (972) 348-1074
Finance Specialist Service
The Finance Specialist Service assists in the development of an effective communications network among the Texas Education Agency, Region 10 Education Service Center, and local school districts and charter schools within the region regarding school finance issues. This service provides for a process that transmits timely and accurate information and assistance to all parties and provides for improvement of financial performance in school districts, particularly as measured by the new Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).
Contact:
John Roberts, (972) 348-1056
Contact:
John Roberts, (972) 348-1056
Related Links:
NOTE: Updated Summary of Finances
Finance Accountability System Resource Guide
Charter Schools Supplement to Finance Accountability System Resource Guide