March 2023 Monthly Reminders

For more information: Crissy Haynie, (903) 988-6762

TELPAS window remains open
STAAR Alternate 2 window opens
Parent notification of Federal Report Card, School Report Card, and TAPR if not already reported

For more information: Jim Moore, (903) 988-6834

For more information: Jim Moore, (903) 988-6834

Expansion Amendments close March 1st
Request for an Indirect Cost Rate for Charter Schools for 2023-2024 survey due to TEA in March
Update AskTED with TEA Charter Division

For more information: Viki Sparks, (903) 988-6840

Schedule planning meetings with campus staff regarding grant activities for current and next year’s applications, CNA and CIP
Review professional development participation for Title II, Part A compliance report
Review/implement district/campus improvement plans in accordance with district planning process (TEC§11.251)
Review ESSER III RIPICS and Use of funds plan per six-month review cycle
Monitor programs for any identified amendments to federal applications
Begin private nonprofit outreach efforts to locate private schools within and outside your LEA boundaries.
Invite private nonprofit schools to participate in ESSA equitable services for 2023-2024.
Schedule Parent & Family Engagement program evaluation.

For more information: Dr. Michael Davis, (903) 988-6724

Review student attendance figures as compared to prior year and budget projections
Continue budget process including proposed staff compensation package
SHARS Cost Control Report due April 1st

For more information: Genny D'Souza, (903) 988-6764

Child Nutrition USDA Commodity Food Survey closes March 16th
Child Nutrition Financial Report due to Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) March 31st
Child Nutrition Community Eligibility Program (CEP) Data Submission deadline March 20th
Child Nutrition Food Service Management Company Renewal deadline is March 1st
Child Nutrition Food Service Management Company Contract deadline is April 17th
Child Nutrition School Breakfast Week is March 7-11th
Child Nutrition Universal Breakfast Waiver opens March 15th

For more information: Viki Sparks, (903) 988-6840

For more information: Dr. Drew Howard, (903) 988-6921

*Order of Trustee election and post required notice for May election
Prepare report Trustee training hours prior to May elections with postings as required (TEC§11.159) – April Board meeting
*Adopt district goals
*Adopt school calendar
*Ratify Textbook Committee recommendations (19 TAC 66.104(a); TEC§31.101)
Discuss preliminary budget/budget workshops
Board candidate workshop
*Approve waivers as needed
Notify ESC Field Service Agents of newly appointed/elected trustees and review associate training requirements/timelines

For more information: Beverly Beran, (903) 988-6910

Perform self-analysis of FY22 MOE (Maintenance of Effort) compliance, using final expenditure data from TSDS PEIMS 2022-2023 Mid-Year reports; gather documentation for exceptions/adjustment, if applicable
FY22 MOE (Maintenance of Effort) Preliminary Compliance Review released by TEA; Respond to TEA with 2021-2022 Exceptions Workbook for failed tests, if applicable
2022-2023 Excess Cost Final Calculation based on final, audited 2021-2022 expenditures should be completed (kept locally)
2022-2023 High-Cost Fund Eligibility Application (Optional fund source) opens
2022-2023 Application opens early March to submit Early Childhood Outcome data through SPPI 7 TEAL system
Monitor special education expenditures from the general fund to ensure on track for MOE (Maintenance of Effort) compliance

For more information: Teresa Richard, (903) 988-6752

* Requires Board Action / Approval