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Critical Issue Sessions

Presented by MoakCasey, LLC, and other School Finance experts.
 
Critical Issue Sessions will include topics in the areas of:
  • The basics of state School Finance
  • Financial Accountability
  • Understanding the school audit
  • Summary of Finance
  • Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
  • PEIMS and the importance of reporting related to School Finance
 
MoakCasey, LLC will assist ESC-20 will the following services to member LEAs:
  • Provide updates on School Finance information and operations
  • Present School Finance updates at the 6 Critical Issue Sessions
  • Provide School Finance impact models including major proposals for modification of School Finance formulas
  • Conduct post-legislative works throughout the year as they occur
  • Provide membership for all ESC-20 Commitment members in the Texas School Policy Network
All Sessions will start at 10:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM. Session will be offered virtually or in-person at ESC-20 unless otherwise indicated. 
 
Cost:
BMC Members: Free *Up to 2 onsite participants and 3 virtual participants per meeting OR 5 virtual participants per meeting
Non-Members: $1,200 per person

2025-2026 Critical Issue Sessions

May 27, 2026
In Person Session ID 110611 Virtual Session ID 110619
 

2026-2027 Critical Issue Sessions

September 23, 2026
In Person Session ID 116629 Virtual Session ID 116630
November 4, 2026
In Person Session ID 116631 Virtual Session ID 116632
January 6, 2027
In Person Session ID 116633 Virtual Session ID 116634
March 24, 2027
In Person Session ID 116635 Virtual Session ID 116636
May 5, 2027
In Person Session ID 116637 Virtual Session ID 116638