R14 Business and Student Services

Region 14 ESC is Hiring for:

Business Data Consultant
&
School Business Consultant

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FY2025 Annual Financial Report Submissions in Audit 2.0

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has updated the Audit application used to submit and upload Annual Financial Report (AFR) information in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL). The new audit application is referred to as Audit 2.0 and opened for AFR submissions for all users on January 29, 2026.
The FY2025 annual financial report (AFR) due date for all FY2025 annual financial reports to be completed, approved by the board, and submitted to the Texas Education Agency is February 27, 2026.
Users will need to apply for access to the new Audit 2.0 application. Role assignments in Audit 2.0 mirror those in the legacy Audit system. Please refer to the Electronic Submissions web page for additional information.
Training videos and manuals are posted on the Electronic Submissions web page.
The following training webinars will be offered February.10:
Audit 2.0 Introduction and AFR Submission Overview
10-11:00 am February 10, 2026
During this session, TEA will provide a overview of the new Audit 2.0 application and walkthrough the five steps for completing an annual financial and compliance report (AFR) submission.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89033687952
Meeting agenda https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/327cba2c-0555-454a-93b8-c33fc92ee1c3
Meeting ID: 890 3368 7952
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Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/89033687952/invitations?signature=kE5Ip2WorSvNuBeIwW-XkWwMoJS2i3C_ET6Rv0aArJs

Audit 2.0 - Overview of ISD Data Schedules
1-2:00 pm February 10, 2026
During this session, TEA will provide an overview of changes made to ISD Data Schedules including the addition of new schedules and new features for completing the data schedules manually. This session is recommended for all ISD, ESC, and Governmental Charter users.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81092272845
Meeting agenda https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/26d5b588-99c8-47ce-bd00-177b8360e6ef
Meeting ID: 810 9227 2845
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Audit 2.0 - Overview of Charter School Data Schedules
2:30-3:30 pm February 10, 2026
During this session, TEA will provide an overview of changes made to Charter School Data Schedules including the addition of new schedules and new features for completing the data schedules manually. This session is recommended for all Charter and Governmental Charter users.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88184576177
Meeting agenda https://docs.zoom.us/agenda/doc/f0bc14c3-9d72-4a83-9958-c2255debf7d8
Meeting ID: 881 8457 6177
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Join instructions https://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/88184576177/invitations?signature=niLWBaHnAvQGUnizk2VbNWbqxYQgDNgBihvXymXjmpo

Financial Compliance Division

Audit 2.0 - Overview of Charter School Data Schedules

State Fiscal Year 2026 Travel Reimbursement Rates

As of January 15, 2026
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has published the travel and mileage reimbursement rates for state fiscal year 2026, as summarized below:
• The automobile mileage reimbursement rate was increased to 72.5 cents per mile.
• The meal reimbursement rate for overnight travel is listed by city on the federal per diem rate map. If the city you are traveling to is not listed, use the daily rate for the county. If the county you are traveling to is not listed, use the current maximum daily reimbursement rate, which remains $68.
• The meal reimbursement rate for non-overnight travel remains $36.
• Lodging reimbursement rates for in-state and out-of-state travel are listed on the federal per diem rate map. If the city you are traveling to is not listed, use the daily rate for the county. If the county you are traveling to is not listed, use the current maximum daily reimbursement rate, which remains $110.

The mileage, lodging, and meal rules and reimbursement rates published by the comptroller apply to all grants that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) administers for individuals on travel status.
Note that if the local travel policy is more restrictive and states a lower rate, that rate must be applied consistently to all grants administered by TEA. TEA grant funds may only reimburse allowable travel rates at the lower amount of the state travel guidelines or local travel policy.

For More Information
For detailed travel rules and reimbursement rate information, visit the Texas State Comptroller’s website.
If you have any further questions, please email Cory Green ([email protected]) or Nick Davis ([email protected]).

TEA - 2025 Preliminary Comptroller "T" Values

The 2025 preliminary comptroller “T” values have been released and can be accessed at https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/pvs/
If the 2025 value assigned is not equal to or less than the local tax roll value and the PTAD value estimate, respectively, then the local value will be found to be invalid. Should that be the case, the district has 40 days from the release date of 1/30/2026 to file a protest with the comptroller. Even if the district was assigned local value and that value was found to be valid, it is still recommended that the district consider filing an appeal with the comptroller after the 40-day protest period has expired in an effort to have the assigned, valid value lowered. Please remember this value as used in the state funding formulas determines the district’s state aid and recapture. A decrease in the assigned value will, in general and in most cases, increase state revenue and lower recapture. Should you need assistance with filing a protest or appeal, a recommendation will gladly be provided upon request as to a professional contractor that can file this protest or appeal on behalf of the district.

Now that the 2025 comptroller values have been released and the new TSDS PEIMS SUPERINTENDENT’S SUMMARY REPORT OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE (PDM5-130-008) for the first semester has been submitted to TEA, it is recommended that the district’s state funding template for school year 2025-26 be updated using these new data as well as any supplement to the local tax roll value for 2025 that may have been recently released by the county appraisal district. It is further recommended that the most recent state funding template (R.5) dated 1/9/2026 be used for this update (https://esc13.net/resources/state-aid-budget-template).

For districts that are subject to recapture under chapter 49 of the Texas Education Code, please be reminded of the following:
• February 1: The approximate date for revised Cost of Recapture Reports for school year 2025-2026 to be available to districts with local revenue levels in excess of entitlement.
• February 1: The approximate date for the Option 3 Payment Report for school year 2025-2026 to be available to districts with a local revenue level in excess of entitlement.
• February 15, 2026: For districts selecting the monthly payment option, the first payment for the 2025-2026 school year is due from districts with excess local revenue to the state (Option 3) and/or to the partner district(s) for districts exercising Option 4. A district must submit any revised CAD costs for the prior 2024-2025 school year by this date. A district that does not submit its 2024-2025 CAD costs by this date will not receive a CAD cost reduction for the 2024-2025 school year.
• March 1, 2026: A district must submit any revised CAD costs for the prior 2024-2025 school year by this date. A district that does not submit its 2024-2025 CAD costs by this date will not receive a CAD cost reduction for the 2024-2025 school year.

School District Property Value Study The purpose of the School District Property Value Study (PVS)is to help ensure equitable distribution of state funding for public education.

Region 14 is excited to announce 2 upcoming trainings presented by TASB

February 26, 2026 Session 117021 $60.00 fee

HR for Campus Leaders
Effective principals are strong HR managers who need a strong understanding of HR concepts to successfully recruit, hire, manage, engage, and develop school staff. This workshop will help principals understand HR operations, employment law, leave administration, district policies, and best practices in human capital management. The training is appropriate for campus administrators or HR leaders who are developing local training.

Topics covered:

Understanding the legal issues in the hiring process
Implementing best practices for the retention of staff
Providing relevant professional development opportunities
Resolving employee complaints
Handling leave requests
Understanding FLSA
https://pitstop.esc14.net/WorkshopLink.aspx?WorkshopID=17021

April 14, 2026 Session 117022 $60.00 fee

Implementing Strategic HR Practices
Most HR departments are effective at implementing and maintaining HR administrative tasks and providing employees what they need on a basic level, but many HR professionals have the desire to be more strategic and play a bigger role in planning and making an impact on student learning. This full-day training will help attendees identify the difference between transactional and strategic HR functions and how both elements are important to the department’s overall success.
https://pitstop.esc14.net/WorkshopLink.aspx?WorkshopID=17022

Topics covered:

Distinguishing between transactional and strategic HR functions
Transforming your HR culture
Establishing HR’s role in planning and decision-making
Identifying ways your department can be more strategic
Implementing strategic improvements

Register today to reserve your spot!!!

Region 14 PITStop | Workshop Link

Business Managers and Superintendents,

The TASBO State and Federal Grants Manual Training has been rescheduled to January 21, 2026! This is a free workshop; however, there will be a fee of $100 per LEA to receive access/license to the TASBO manual template. This will be assessed after the training and billed at a later date.

Join us for this hands-on workshop to develop your State and Federal Grants Manual, now featuring a newly updated manual template with the 2025 EDGAR Updates. This session will provide a high-level overview of state and federal grant management, including the recent EDGAR updates. Pre-work is highly recommended, such as identifying stakeholder roles, responsibilities, and allowable grant management options under EDGAR Regulations. Attendees of this session will have access to the fill-in-the-blank TASBO template and numerous shared forms and procedures to develop a customized grants manual to meet the specific needs of the LEA. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your organization has compliant procedures, which are a key to grants management success.

TASBO will provide pre-work closer to the training date!

Register today!!!!
Session # 117018 in PitStop
You can go through MobileMind or District Depot also to register.

The 24-25 HB3 SAT/ACT Reimbursement Application Request TEA TEAL portal and Qualtrics Survey are both open: 11/14/25, and close: 12/12/25. Please click on the link provide and also included are step-by-step instructions

TEA TEAL link: https://tealprod.tea.state.tx.us/ACCT/cgi/gateway/sasse/adq/hb3/index.html
Step-by-Step Instructions: https://texasedu-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/christina_grady_tea_texas_gov/Ee0y-9s4BXVLnx43hYpGnuQBuLftftGaIwcJ887Ub7HHIw

The College Preparation Assessment Reimbursement, authorized by Texas Education Code (TEC) §48.155 and §39.0261, provides funding to districts for the cost of the administration of college preparation assessments (SAT, ACT, and TSIA) once per student either in the spring of their junior year or in their senior year, beginning in the 2019-20 school year. TEA provides each district estimated funding annually for assessment reimbursement, which can be found in the Summary of School Finance Report (line 41). TEA will settle up with districts in the spring of the following fiscal year once all student assessment data is processed.

For the 2024-25 school year, ACT invoiced a price of $39 per eligible student for school day administrations, while the College Board invoiced a price of $41 per eligible student for the same. National day administrations were billed at a national day rate determined by each vendor.

**Please note that students who received a reimbursement in the 2023-24 school year are not eligible to receive a reimbursement in the 2024-25 school year.

2024-2025 House Bill 3 Reimbursements: Additional ACT/SAT Testers

This form will close on December 12, 2025, at 11:59PM (CST).

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TEA - New Information Concerning Indirect Cost Rates Available

2026-27 Indirect Cost Rates Request Process (School Districts Only) | Texas Education Agency School districts (districts) must request an indirect cost rate each year by completing and submitting the Indirect Cost Rate Proposal (ICRP) Additional Costs Workbook (ACW). The submission deadline is January 16, 2026.*Note: Charter school guidance will be provided in a separate communication next....

New Information concerning Increased Funding for Additional Days School Year (ADSY) now available

Additional Days School Year | Texas Education Agency This page provides an overview of the Additional Days School Year (ADSY) initiative, including its legislative basis, funding pathways, and recent updates. It outlines how school systems can leverage ADSY to address summer learning loss and support academic growth, especially for low-income students...

New State Funding Template (R.3) Available

Template for Estimating State Aid This template is designed to help develop annual budgets, monitor over/under state aid payments during the year, and for long-range planning, as it typically gives users the ability to project state aid for at least four subsequent school years.

Join us for this hands-on workshop to develop your State and Federal Grants Manual, now featuring a newly updated manual template with the EDGAR Updates. This session will provide a high-level overview of state and federal grant management, including the recent EDGAR updates. Pre-work is highly recommended, such as identifying stakeholder roles, responsibilities, and allowable grant management options under EDGAR Regulations. Attendees of this session will have access to the fill-in-the-blank TASBO template and numerous shared forms and procedures to develop a customized grants manual to meet the specific needs of the LEA. Don’t miss this opportunity to ensure your organization has compliant procedures which are a key to grants management success.

There will be a fee of $100 per LEA to receive access/license to the TASBO manual template. This will be assessed after the training and billed at a later date.

https://pitstop.esc14.net/Workshops.aspx

Session # 116893

December 3, 2025
9 am - 4pm
Nolan Room

Region 14 PITStop | Workshops