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4th Annual School Finance & Operations Conference

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Join us for the 4th Annual School Finance & Operations Conference on July 21-23, 2026, at the South Padre Island Convention Center! Don’t miss this chance to learn, grow, and impact Texas education finance.

Connect with colleagues from across the state and gain insights from industry experts! Join innovative breakout sessions and explore our exhibitor showcase featuring new products and solutions to support your school system.

Learn about the latest updates:
- Finance
-Purchasing
-Human Resources/Payroll
-School Safety
-Facilities & Operations
-Grants Compliance
-Technology
-Food & Nutrition
- and MORE!

Open to all School Systems in Texas School Districts/Charter School Business Officials: CFO's Business Managers Finance Staff Federal Grants Staff Human Resources Directors Payroll Supervisors Facilities & Operations Directors/Administrators School Safety Staff

$300.00

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TPESS 2c Staff collaboration and leadership
TTESS 1.1 Standards and Alignment
TTESS 2.1 Achieving Expectations
TTESS 2.3 Communication
TTESS 2.4 Differentiation
TTESS 4.2 Goal Setting
TTESS 4.3 Professional Development

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Dates, Times and Locations

Room Name Workshop Date Begin Time End Time
South Padre Island Convention Center 7/21/2026 - 7/23/2026 08:00 AM 04:30 PM

Workshop Contacts

Name Type E-Mail Phone
Oscar Trigo Contact otrigo@esc1.net
Yadira Ramos Contact yaramos@esc1.net (956) 984-6284
Veronica Carrasco Martinez Billing Contact vmartinez@esc1.net (956) 984-6284

Sessions for This Workshop

419628 - SOF Template Training: Summary of Finances
419631 - Truth in Taxation
419634 - The Experts’ Guide to Property Taxes
419635 - TEA State Funding Update
419636 - Economic Outlook
419637 - TEA State Funding Update REPEAT
419640 - The Trail to Stronger Internal Controls: Staying in the Saddle Through Risk and Change
419717 - ESSA Program Monitoring Validation Requirements for Campus Allocations & Supplement not Supplant Methodology Under Title I, Part A
419718 - Financial Compliance Updates
419721 - MOE Matters: Mastering IDEA-B Compliance
419725 - Doing More with Less: Finding Operational Inefficiencies (Part A)
419726 - Doing More with Less: Building Sustainable Systems & Smarter Operations (Part B)
419727 - Best Practices and Strategies for Project Management
419729 - What Does a Risk Ready Culture Look Like?
419731 - Is TRS ActiveCare The Best Option For Your District?
419732 - Navigating Complex HR Compensation and Staffing Issues
419733 - SHARS - RMTS Training
419734 - The Future of School Finance: Revenue Strategies for Texas School Districts
419735 - Money Mindset: How to make emotionally intelligent financial decisions
419739 - The School Finance Blind Spot How Weak School-Level Controls Create Financial, Operational, and Reputational Risk
419740 - Transforming District Training Into Engaging Online Courses
419741 - Best Practices For Health Insurance Procurement
419742 - The Story Behind the Spending: Connecting Financial Data, Accountability, and School Improvement
419743 - Saddling Up for Success: Expanding Local Foods Procurement Across South Texas Schools
419744 - Foodservice Equipment Strategies for Ultimate Flexibility
419745 - Procurement Pitfalls: Lessons You Can't Ignore
419746 - Thresholds & Tactics: School Nutrition Purchasing
420400 - The Trail to Stronger Internal Controls: Staying in the Saddle Through Risk and Change REPEAT
420402 - Audit Update (Financial Statement and Federal Single Audit)
420403 - Adjusting to the New Realities of School Funding in a Declining Enrollment Context
420416 - What Went Wrong? Lessons from Real Fraud Cases
420417 - Keeping the Herd Strong: Staying on the Right Trail Through Change, Compliance, and New Opportunities on the Horizon
420418 - Fiscal Fitness: Is Your District Financially Healthy?
420419 - New Intensity of Services Special Education Funding Model
420420 - Finance Officer Game of Jeopardy
420421 - Preparing for the 90th Legislative Session
420422 - The Fine Print Matters: What Districts Need to Look for in Property Damage Insurance
420488 - The Cost of Doing Nothing
420489 - Staying Competitive: Strategic Moves to Do More With Less
420491 - Bonds Best Practices and Declining Enrollment/ADA
420492 - Personalities for Better Collaboration
420494 - Payroll Compliance in a Changing Landscape: What Every Payroll Professional Needs to Know
420495 - Managing Rising Healthcare Costs: TRS Strategies and a District Perspective
420496 - Creating a Culture of Accountability and Compliance
420497 - Procurement Roundup: Wrangling Year-End & New Year Readiness
420499 - The Hidden Cost of Turnover—and How to Fix It - Laura Bowen | The Reserves Network
420500 - Trust No One: Why Healthy Skepticism Goes a Long Way
420502 - Smarter School Business Operations with AI: From Compliance to Communication
420503 - Smart Swaps, Big Impact: Rethinking School Nutrition
420505 - From Scratch Success: Expanding Scratch-Made Menu Items in Space-Constrained School Kitchen
420506 - DAY 2 Session 3 FNP (Room 201)
420507 - DAY 2 Session 4 FNP (Room 201)
422601 - Welcome Reception
422603 - Day 1 Networking Lunch
422605 - Day 2 Networking Lunch
Special Accommodations
To request an accommodation, please contact one of the following workshop contacts at least 30 business days prior to the event: