This program provides the following training and services to superintendents and business managers.

• Technical assistance sessions at ESC Region 12
• Workshops on the mechanics of the school funding formulas and reading and interpret the summary of finance
• Technical support in understanding the Foundation School Program
• Calculation of state aid
• Financial data analysis
• Training on the FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating system
• Training on the use of the new web-based Foundation School Program
• Training session on school finance for school boards
• Financial Benchmarking

Available training includes the following:

School Finance Technical Assistance ~ Provides training and technical assistance to superintendents and business managers to make accurate projections of FSP revenues, operate appropriate templates and formulas, and receive assistance in school finance during the year.

Transportation Reporting ~ This program provides services that include technical assistance and training for creating proper records and data to meet the requirements and compliance issues required to receive approval for funds under the web-based transportation reporting system. Services include:

• Professional Development training
• Forms and formats to organize required data
• Phone support and technical assistance

New Service - Financial Benchmarking

Resources:

• School FInance Announcements / Updates
• Facilities Funding
• Federal Programs MOE
• Transportation Reporting
• Special Education
• Business Office Checklist
• Templates
• Business Users Support (BUS Stop)

Contact: Woody Brewton
Title: Agent
Phone: (254) 297-1101
E-mail: wbrewton@esc12.net

Contact: Randy Hendricks
Title: Agent
Phone: (254) 297-1112
E-mail: rhendricks@esc12.net

Contact: Gary Barker
Title: Agent
Phone: (254) 297-1107
E-mail: gbarker@esc12.net