School Business Advisory Coop/ Business Consulting Services

Lucio Mendoza, Chief Financial Officer • (361) 561-8411 • [email protected]

The School Business Advisory Cooperative is designed to provide information, support, training, and networking opportunities for LEA financial leaders and selected key business office personnel. Membership allows two employees to attend the meetings. Additional employees can register for $125 per meeting.

Cooperative

Provide monthly School Business Advisory meetings to address the school business calendar, critical issues, and provide networking.
Provide periodic lunch time Quick Tips zoom meetings on current topics.

Prior year meeting topics included:

Audit Preparation Tips & Training
TEA Funding Update
Grant Management
School Nutrition Programs
Template Workshop
Maintenance of Effort
NSLP Financial Report
PEIMS for the Business Manager
Financial Compliance
Service Record Training
FIRST Ratings

Previous Quick Tip Topics:

Year End Planning
Preparing for Audit
All things Tax

Consulting Services

The ESC-2 Business Consulting Services are customized to your district’s needs. Available services include assistance with business office processes and procedures including annual audits, monthly accounting, payroll and reporting, fiscal year end, and financial reviews.

Consulting Services are available at $1,000 per day