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The Bastrop Independent School District (ISD) will hold a public hearing to discuss the results of the Financial Accountability Rating System (School FIRST) for the 2004-05 fiscal year. This report marks the fourth year of School FIRST reporting, highlighting key financial management indicators. With a final rating of “Superior Achievement,” Bastrop ISD has demonstrated improved financial management and accountability since the program's initiation in 2003. Join us to learn about the district's financial performance and address any questions or concerns.
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School FIRST PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Financial Accountability Rating System SB 218 - 2001
School FIRST • Financial • Integrity • Rating • System of • Texas
Goal • To achieve improved performance in the management of school districts’ financial resources. • This report is for the 2004-05 fiscal year. • Fourth year of FIRST Reporting
21 Indicators • District must hold public hearing to discuss ratings • Improvement in financial management in many schools have been identified since the initiation of School First in 2003
Bastrop ISD Final Rating from TEA • SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT • BISD Indicators Answered No: 1
Key Indicators Bastrop ISD Results
Was the Total Fund Balance Greater Than Zero in the General Fund? Bastrop ISD General Fund Balance $15,170,928
Was the Percent of Total Tax Collections (Including Delinquent) Greater Than 96%? Bastrop ISD 100.1%
Were Debt Related Expenditures (Net of IFA and/or EDA Allotment) < $770 Per Student Bastrop ISD $662 Per Student
Calculation for Debt Related Per Student Expenditure $6,291,229 – 1,174,607 /7730 =$662
Was the Percent of Operating Expenditures Expended for Instruction More that 54% Bastrop ISD 53.48
Factors Relating to “No” Indicator • 21st Century Grant • Expenses related are primarily function 61 – (after school program) • Increased Transportation costs • Increase in campus support costs due to opening new elementary schools • School leadership, health services, etc.
Was the Administrative Cost Ratio Less Than the Standard in State Law? Acceptable .125 BASTROP ISD .0744
Was the Student/Teacher Ratio Within Acceptable Range According to District Size? Lower Limit 13.0 BASTROP 15.1 Upper Limit 22.0
Was the Student/Staff Ratio Within Acceptable Range According to District Size? Lower Limit 6.5 BASTROP 7.9 Upper Limit 14.0
Was the Total Fund Balance In the General Fund More than 50% and Less Than 150% of the Optimum? Minimum $ 6,656,044 BASTROP$15,546,672 Maximum $19,968,134
Were Investment Earnings In All Funds More Than $15 Per Student BASTROP ISD $75.39
For Additional InformationContact • Sandra Callahan, CFO scallahan@bastrop.isd.tenet.edu • Theresa Fierro, Accountant tfierro@bastrop.isd.tenet.edu 512-321-2292