In this hands-on computer course, intermediate users will develop skills with additional features of spreadsheets, including viewing and managing worksheets, creating and working with charts, printing worksheets, and working with data ranges and tables. Prerequisite: ITC202A or equivalent experience.
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This course covers all aspects of budgeting and financial planning. Attendees will come away with an understanding of the budget development process, legal requirements related to developing a budget, multiple approaches to budgeting, roles and responsibilities of various parties, how to estimate revenues and expenditures, and preparing multi-year projections. No Prerequisite.
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This course provides detailed information to help with managing federal and state funds as well as state programs, with the goal of protecting external funding. Attendees will come away with an understanding of all aspects of Special Revenue and State Program funds including the different types of funds, allowable costs, reporting requirements, and other compliance issues. No Prerequisite.
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This course will provide an overview to detect and investigate fraud at their school district. Learning objectives include effective strategies to prevent, deter, and detect fraud; common school district fraud schemes; and the main fraud investigation components of collecting evidence, conducting fraud interviews, and report writing. No Prerequisite.
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This course presents an overview of purchasing and stock management in Texas school districts. Attendees will learn the elements of a contract, the stages of the purchasing process, selecting items and establishing levels for stock, and stock review. Three years of experience with purchasing or distrubition is recommended. No Prerequisite.
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The purpose of this course is to provide students with information as outlined and mandated by Senate Bill 11. At the completion of this course, students will have the knowledge to develop a School Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). No Prerequisite.
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Participants will learn processes for building a long-range facility plan. Discussions will include facility needs assessment, cost analysis, planning resources, plan development, and techniques for this important aspect of facility management. No Prerequisite.
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This course is a requirement for RTSBO and RTSBA Certification. Attendees will come away with a broad overview of the standards and competencies for school business administrators in each of eight areas of school business management. No Prerequisite.
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This course is a requirement for RTSBA & RTSBO certification. Focusing on leadership more than supervision, attendees will gain an understanding of leadership qualities and skills, recognizing personality types and generational differences, best practices for counseling and motivating employees, and the concepts of change management and time management. No Prerequisite.
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This course is a requirement for every level of TASBO certification. Attendees will discuss and come away with an understanding of how ethical values are developed, ethical values versus the law, identifying organizational ethical standards, coping with unethical people, and ethical guidelines for decision making. No Prerequisite.
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MGT308 or alternative MGT320 is a requirement for RTSBA and RTSBO certification. Attendees will gain an understanding of the communication process and communication patterns, active listening, clarifying feedback, successful public speaking, crafting an image, and the importance of public relations. No Prerequisite.
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MGT317, MGT317C or alternative MGT318 is a requirement for RTSBA and RTSBO certification. This course provides attendees with an understanding of school financial numbers so that informed decisions can be made. Essential financial topics including account coding, managing budgets, forecasting and planning, cost accounting, internal controls and financial reporting are addressed. No Prerequisite.
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This course provides a deep dive into the TRS employer reporting requirements. Students will gain an understanding of the RE Portal system and how to access, enter and submit monthly reports with detailed information related to employees and retirees. The course is well-suited for staff who are responsible for submitting TRS monthly reports. Prerequisite: Students should be familiar with the TRS RE Portal system.
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Attendees will gain an understanding of how attendance impacts funding and accountability, the types of absences, and how to monitor attendance and absences. Suitable for PEIMS coordinators, clerks, administrators, counselors, special program administrators and anyone wanting to know more about student attendance and absences. No Prerequisite.
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This course covers all aspects of leaves and absences, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), workers’ compensation, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA), and state and local leave programs. Attendees will come away with an understanding of the legal requirements related to leaves, absences, temporary disability leave and FMLA, the difference between mandated state leave programs and local leave programs, how workers’ compensation relates to the district’s leave programs and how to manage leave and absence programs. No Prerequisite.
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This course provides an overview of state of Texas procurement laws. Students completing this course will understand the elements of the Education Code that deal with school purchasing procedures, the legal methods for making school district purchases that exceed state monetary requirements, and other state and federal laws that control the purchasing function. No Prerequisite.
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In this introductory class, students will gain an overview of the duties of the transportation department; rules and regulations; state reports; purchasing procedures; and bus driver requirements. No Prerequisite.
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Where do you see yourself in three, five, or even ten years? Hear practical tips and advice to assist you in presenting your best self when you are ready for the next step in your professional journey. Examine how to answer interview questions and convince that hiring manager that you’re the one. Discuss resume development, explore pointers in updating your resume, and address important facts to include and omit. Receive tips from successful school business and operations officials as they share their stories about their journey. Activities will include mock interviews and a review of resume formats.
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Join the TASBO Policy & Research Team and other school finance experts to learn about recent rulemaking by TEA regarding FIRST and the FASRG. Other topics will include recent activities by the attorney general’s office and what that means for bond elections, legislative updates, tax rate adoption information, and more!
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Seasoned school operations professionals will lead this workshop with topics ranging from recruiting and staffing to safety and security.
9:00 AM
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Purchasing cards, or "P-cards," can streamline both ends of the procure-to-pay process while introducing greater levels of control and visibility to the management of low-dollar, high-volume purchases. Learn how to design and implement best-in-class P-card programs by empowering program managers, developing policies, defining purchase categories, expanding the program, and engaging with suppliers strategically.
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Receive guidance on various tools that can improve communication and collaboration with your team - from Teams and Excel to Trello and Miro. Examine time management best practices and ways to prioritize workloads and delegate tasks.
9:00 AM
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Learn practical communication strategies from a panel of experts, including best practices to engage internal and external audiences. At least one of the sessions will be recorded for TASBO's podcast.
1:00 PM
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Have questions about school finance or your state aid template? Trying to understand the impact of the 88th legislature on your district’s budget so you can explain it to your board? In this session, we will have experts in the area of school finance and school audits available to work with members one-on-one or in small groups. We will troubleshoot and answer questions around your state aid calculations, your district’s budget situation, how to estimate and book settle-up, and how to scenario plan around the impact of alternative budget decisions. Come with the questions, or come and listen to the questions your colleagues ask that you hadn’t yet thought of!
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Clifton StrengthFinders provides an individualized perspective along with a universal language by which leaders and teams can be understood. Build self-awareness of your top strengths, receive insight to how you use those strengths to work with a team, and walk away with tangible next steps for how to leverage your strengths in your day-to-day practic
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The True Colors® Personal Success Workshop is a hands-on and interactive workshop that guides participants through the foundational concepts of the True Colors system as they apply to our personal and professional lives, leading to improved communication skills, a greater appreciation for the uniqueness of self and others, and more meaningful relationships. Determine your True Colors personality spectrum including your most dominant color style and learn to recognize the True Colors of others.
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