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<p><font color="#000093" face="Arial Rounded MT Bold"><big><big><strong>MISSION, GOALS AND
OBJECTIVE</strong></big></big></font></p>
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<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></font><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" color="#3E9EFF">Mission</font></b><font COLOR="#800080"></p>
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></font><font color="#000000">It is the mission of the Finance
Department to provide sound fiscal management practice in order to maximize available
resources and provide for uses of those resources in a productive and efficient manner so
that the District can provide quality services and education to its children. </font></p>
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font color="#000000">Sound fiscal management practices entail several
functions that the Finance Department will carry out. These include: </font><font COLOR="#800080"></p>
</font>
<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica"><font size="3">Manage the District&#146;s cash to maximize interest earnings; </font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare the financial condition of all governmental, propriety, and fiduciary funds on a
monthly basis; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Manage the District&#146;s debt and complying with payment deadlines;<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Submit quarterly financial reports to all external federal and state granting agencies
on a timely basis to allow for cash draw downs and make resources available for investment
purposes; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Insure quality teaching personnel by preparing the District&#146;s payroll in an
accurate and timely manner including insurance and benefit deductions; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Reconcile the District&#146;s cash accounts on a timely basis;<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Complete all external surveys and questionnaires as required by governmental entities; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare monthly financial statements and report the financial condition of all funds of
the district; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare budget amendments as necessary for Board approval; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Maintain current on all laws and regulations and update all Finance manuals.<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<font SIZE="2">
<p></font><font size="3" color="#000000">Through the procedures above, the Finance
Department hopes to provide the District with adequate funding and resources to ensure our
students receive quality instruction and are prepared to meet the challenges of
today&#146;s world.</font><font SIZE="2"></p>
</font>
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font color="#3E9EFF"><strong><big>Goals</big></strong></font></p>
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font color="#000000">The following goals of the Finance Department, if
met, will help us fulfill the Mission statement shown above:&nbsp;</font><font COLOR="#800080"></p>
</font>
<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica"><font size="3">To receive the first Certification of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers&#146; Association (GFOA); </font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">To submit PEIMS data with 100% accuracy in accordance with TEA guidelines; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">To implement all of the Letter to Management (LMT) Comments and seek to minimize further
comments; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">To enhance the District&#146;s investment yield on investments at 200 basis points over
the yield realized if the District would maintain it&#146;s cash balances in the
depository.<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<b><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" COLOR="#008000">
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></font><font color="#3E9EFF"><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">Objectives</font></b>
</font></p>
<font COLOR="#800080">
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></font><font color="#000000">In meeting the objectives listed below,
the goals of the listed above will be attained and the Finance Department will accomplish
the mission it has set for itself:&nbsp;</font><font COLOR="#800080"></p>
</font>
<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%">
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica"><font size="3">Meet 100% of the criteria set by TEA for coding the District&#146;s
financial transactions; </font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Meet 100% of the criteria of the GFOA guidelines; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Work with external auditors, department heads and principals to implement LTM comments; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare a cash forecast budget and invest in conservative securities that will yield
higher rates than would be earned at the depository bank; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Provide training to department heads and principals on a quarterly basis;<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Provide monthly financial statements and investment reports to the Board of Trustees;<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare an REP for the depository contract every two years and make recommendations to
the Finance Committee and the full Board of Trustees; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Participate in the evaluation of RFP&#146;s for the health insurance program on a yearly
basis and make and assist in formulating recommendations to the Insurance Committee and
the full Board of Trustees;<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Provide a weekly newsletter to the Superintendent; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Provide a monthly news-letter to the employees; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Implement new policies and procedures for participation in the District&#146;s Cafeteria
and 403 (b) benefits plans, to include guidelines to be followed by solicitors, payroll,
accounts payable, accounting, purchasing, and others; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Strive for full enrollment in the District&#146;s Direct Deposit Program;<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Assess and evaluate the department to enhance efficiency and streamline operations; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Automate the wiring of debt payments and transfers between accounts through the Ultra
Cash System; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Balance all cash accounts by the 15<sup>th</sup> of each month; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare the required reports by the respective deadlines; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Remain current on all changes to laws and accounting guidelines; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Prepare financial forecasts and provide recommendations to the Board of Trustees and
Superintendent; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Provide analysis and research as required by the Superintendent; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Initiate a new employee orientation session and tape; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Find new and innovative ways to finance capital and operating expenditures; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Find new and innovative ways to finance new benefits for employees; <!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica"><font size="3">Provide computer accessibility to all Finance Department Staff; </font><!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/tp-corp3/bullet1.gif" width="20" height="19" hspace="11"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="trebuchet ms, arial, helvetica">Provide in-house Professional Development training to all Finance Department Staff.<!--mstheme--></font><!--msthemelist--></td></tr>
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<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></font><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" color="#3E9EFF">Strategy(ies)</font><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" COLOR="#008000"></p>
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<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"></font><font color="#000000">The Business Manager meets with Staff
routinely to make sure that the mission of the department is consistent with mission of
the district and to ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to. Weekly newsletters
are prepared and submitted to the Superintendent and are posted in a public location for
the citizen&#146;s access. An annual report that includes accomplishments is prepared for
the Superintendent.</font></p>
<p ALIGN="JUSTIFY"><font color="#606060">&nbsp;</font><b><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" color="#3E9EFF">Performance Evaluation</font><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" COLOR="#008000"></p>
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<p></font><font color="#000000">All personnel are evaluated annually through all
supervisors. Performance is measured and evaluated on a weekly basis in order to meet the
demands placed on the department. Additional projects and tasks are added to the
department as need by the Superintendent.</font><font FACE="Arial"></p>
<p></font><b><font color="#3E9EFF"><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4">Significant Changes From
Previous Year</font> </font><font FACE="Arial" SIZE="4" COLOR="#008000"></p>
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