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Wednesday
Learning Session A
Information Technology
State Funding Update
Room:
Presenter(s):
340B
Amy Copeland | TEA
Al McKenzie | TEA
This session will provide updates from the State Funding division
at the TEA. Participants will hear the latest on the operations of
the Foundation School Program (FSP), state facilities funding, and
FSP data elements, sources, and timelines.
End Time: 12:00 pm
The Power of Position Control
Room:
Presenter(s):
350D
Stacy Petty, CTSBS | Klein ISD
With payroll expenses accounting for 80-90% of most district’s
operating budget, it is imperative to have an accurate database of
positions from which to plan and project. Participants will hear
how one district implemented Position Control and the results
they have experienced. Regardless of district size, this session will
give the participant tools to establish and maintain some form of
Position Control.
End Time: 12:00 pm
Distribution & Inventory
Strong Asset Management: Implementation
and ROI
Room:
Presenter(s):
351F
Frankie Jackson, RTSBA |
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Leonard Chance | Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
District technology leaders readily recognize the value of using
accurate inventory and audit data effectively to facilitate multiple
decisions at multiple levels, including: classrooms, schools, and
district offices. Learn how two strong leaders, a seasoned CTO
and former Marine sergeant asset manager, took control of an inventory of over 200,000 devices and realized immediate ROI. See
how strong asset management practices ensure equitable access
to technology, good stewardship of bond funds, and availability of
critical decision making data.
End Time: 12:00 pm
Governmental Relations
Legislative Advocacy: Tell Your District’s
Story
Room:
Presenter(s):
370A
Christy Rome | Texas School Coalition
The 84th Texas Legislature is in session, and that means legislators will make many important decisions that affect your school
district. Come learn how you can be a resource to legislators and
legislative staff by telling your district’s story in a way that can
affect the decisions your legislator makes.
End Time: 12:00 pm
Network Session-Hosted by Information
Technology Committee
Room:
Presenter(s):
342D
David Oestreicher, CTSBS | TASBO
Committee Chair
This is a chance for you to network with your peers! The session
will include a short committee business meeting with time for hot
topic discussions.
End Time: 12:00 pm
NEW Microsoft Access – Why Do I Need it?
Room:
Presenter(s):
350C
Marty O’Neill | Leander ISD
Let’s face it, no matter what department within a school district
you are in, it’s very likely you’ll be working with, or creating, a
LOT of data. Microsoft Access is an untapped resource for many
of you. If you are completely new to Access, come learn why you
should know it better and discover what Microsoft Access can do
for you. If you are not a newbie, join us and walk away with a
few tips and tricks that will be well worth the hour you invested.
End Time: 12:00 pm
Instructional Materials
Network Session-Hosted by Instructional
Materials Committee
Room:
Presenter(s):
352A
Gay Lynn Pruitt, CTSBS |
Committee Chair
This is a chance for you to network with your peers! The session
will include a short committee business meeting with time for hot
topic discussions.
End Time: 12:00 pm
Internal Audit
Know the Red Flags in Monitoring Construction Costs
Room:
Presenter(s):
352B
Jennifer Land, RTSBA, CPA |
Round Rock ISD
Stephanie Duran, RTSBA, CPA |
Klein ISD
“Construction projects need to be monitored to ensure that costs
are controlled.” Do you know what that means? Have you ever
asked yourself or been asked: How do I monitor costs? What is
an anomaly? What should I consider a red flag? If so, this session
will provide concrete help by answering these questions with
practical examples and discussion.
End Time: 12:00 pm
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