Print This ArticleTEA has posted information related to the calculation of school district expenditure targets in the following areas: instruction, leadership, support services—student-based, support services—non-student-based, and administrative. The TEA has also posted a template that districts can use to determine if they are within the target range for their type of district. Those districts that budget expenditures outside the target range must adopt a board resolution regarding why the target has not been met. Sample resolutions are available on the website.
While we understand that expenditure targets are based on statewide averages by district type (with the exception of instruction which is based on a standard of 65 percent), we do not have the detail behind the calculations being used (function codes are listed on the template, but not fund or object codes). We will provide additional information as we receive it.
House Bill 2237 (HB 2237) created the Science Laboratory Grant Program to provide competitive grants to school districts for the purpose of constructing or renovating high school science laboratories where the existing district science laboratories are insufficient in number to comply with the curriculum requirements imposed for the recommended and advanced high school programs. The link below provides an application, proposed rules, and an FAQ.
Use the link below to access the latest information from TEA on state and federal formula-funded grant programs, including important deadlines. Grant programs are listed below, along with their respective status as of March 5, 2008.
Use the link below to read the draft strategic plan developed by the High School Completion and Success Council. The council will take up this plan today and tomorrow which gives guidleines to the Agency regarding the distribution of funds that impact high school completion and preparation for post-secondary success.
Lt. Governor Dewhurst has released the Senate Interim charges. For the complete document, please use the following link: [Senate Interim Charges]
The Moak, Casey & Associates presentation entitled Good Intentions, Lousy Results, and Next Steps given on January 29, 2008 at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference can be viewed using the following link: [MCA Mid-Winter Presentation]
