Purpose Statement
To provide participants with practical knowledge and specific skills to increase their capacity within a school district’s business office.
Description
Establish a yearlong cohort for attendees with the opportunity to learn & develop an individual’s knowledge regarding processes & procedures used in a business office. This course will require the participant to fulfill course work & assignments pertaining to business office operations. The candidate will have support from mentors to help guide their work in practical & relevant experiences.
Audience
New (or semi-new) Business department personnel looking to advance their careers.
Time Commitment
This is a year-long program with a mandatory monthly meeting for discussion & assignments .
Along with a monthly class for the program, there will be required R10 offered business-related training during this course.
Requirements
The cost for this program is $5,000.00/per participant. Along with the cost, the participant needs to be nominated by their superintendent (see nomination form) because of the time requirements needed to fulfill the program expectations.
Superintendent Nomination Form
Cohort 3 - FPTDA Share Drive Resources
Calendar of Topics - Cohort 3
Day 1 - January 24, 2025 - Collin Room
Introductions of Participants and Facilitators
Goals and Objectives of the Program
Expectations of Participants
Why the CFO Role is So Important
How to Keep Your Head Above Water!
Helpful Organizations
The Texas Legislature Process for School Finance
Day 2 - February 14, 2025 - Austin Room
The Texas School Finance System
Creating the 2024-2025 Budget
Omar’s Template
Golden Pennies and Copper Pennies
Day 3 - March 28, 2025 - Grayson Room
Finance Template Training
Detailed Template Inputs
Accounting and Budgeting
Coordination with Other Departments
Administrative Assistant