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We have posted .pdf files with the slides used during some of the presentations at this week's TASA Midwinter Conference.
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We have posted four MCA presentations from the TASA / TASB conference to our website.
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Significant questions have arisen following the 82nd Legislative Session regarding the impact of the appropriations bill and Senate Bill 1 on public education. Some are suggesting that school districts actually received a funding increase of $1.6 billion. On the other hand, we estimate that funding for public education was cut by $5.4 billion.
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The attached Moak, Casey & Associates presentation was given at the TASBO Annual Conference on March 2nd and 3rd.
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Moak, Casey & Associates has provided a series of responses related to questions we are hearing about school district staffing.
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To provide a complete picture of the inputs that compose public education in Texas, the following report tracks the breakdown of an educational dollar from the perspective of a Texas public school student.
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Moak, Casey & Associates has provided a series of responses related to questions we are hearing about school district spending.
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"The What if...Game Begins: School Finance in the 82nd Legislature" was presented on February 1 at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference.
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"The Transmogrification of Texas Public School Accountability?" presentation was given on January 31 at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference.
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Moak, Casey & Associates is pleased to partner with TASBO to provide subscribers with financial impact modeling and timely information about legislative and administrative changes affecting school finance.
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The following presentation was given by MCA at the TASA/TASB annual conference - September 24, 2010
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The following presentation was given by MCA at the TASA/TASB annual conference - September 25, 2010
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The following presentation was given by MCA at the annual TASA/TASB conference - September 25, 2010.
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A presenation to Region X - May 20, 2010
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A Presentation to the Region One School Boards Conference - May 15, 2010.
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A Presentation to the TTARA School Finance Symposium - May 12, 2010.
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The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the annual TASBO Conference.
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The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the 2010 TASA Mid-Winter Conference. The presentation explores topics related to current implementation issues of HB 3.
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The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the 2010 TASA Mid-Winter Conference. The presentation explores the current budget issues facing the state, on-going school finance issues, and the legislative interim charges on issues related to public education.
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Moak, Casey & Associates is pleased to partner with TASA to provide subscribers with up-to-data information regarding accountability changes and their impact on Texas school districts.
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"Economic Development Options for Texas Public Schools" was presented at the TASA/TASB Convention in Houston (2009). The presentation explores the Texas Economic Development Act (Chapter 313 agreements) and Freeport exemptions.
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The 2008 Update for this document is available. It describes school district spending practices and examines Texas finance data for equity, adequacy, and capacity.
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The following presentation entitled "The Challenge of a Rollback Election" was given by Joe Wisnoski (MCA), Scott Milder (Cambridge Strategic Services), and Larry Groppel (MCA) at the TASBO Annual Conference in San Antonio.
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The attached presentation entitled "Texas School Finance: On Target but Off Course" was given at the 2008 TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas. The presentation explores recent legislative hearings, as well as possible legislative solutions to the issues (finance and accountability) facing Texas school districts.
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The attached presentation was given by Dan Casey and Kevin O'Hanlon at the 2008 TASA/TASB Convention in Dallas, Texas. The presentation explores the economic development options for Texas school districts, including freeport exemptions and Chapter 313 agreements.
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This article contains testimony given by Daniel Casey at the September 10, 2008 House State Affairs Committee on the cost-benefit to the state for projects approved by school districts for a limitation on appraised value under the Texas Economic Development Act (Chapter 313).
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This tool will allow districts to compare a variety of indicators, including 2009-10 General Fund budget data and staffing information.
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