Publications

A presenation to Region X - May 20, 2010

A Presentation to the Region One School Boards Conference - May 15, 2010.

A Presentation to the TTARA School Finance Symposium - May 12, 2010.

The following presentation was given by Moak, Casey & Associates at the annual TASBO Conference.

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.

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.

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.

"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.

The 2008 Update for this document is available. It describes school district spending practices and examines Texas finance data for equity, adequacy, and capacity.

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.

The following Moak, Casey & Associates presentation was given at the TASA Mid-Winter Conference on January 26, 2009. It covers state budget and revenue issues, as well as school finance issues, facing the 81st Legislative Session.

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.

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.

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).

This tool will allow districts to compare a variety of indicators, including 2009-10 General Fund budget data and staffing information.

School Finance in a Post House Bill 1 World explores the legislation passed during the special session and suggests areas for improvement. In spite of HB 1’s many accomplishments, significant work remains in order to bring state funding for school districts to a rational cost-based approach that is fair, equitable, and meets student needs.