During the week of August 8, district superintendent and district testing coordinator roles in TIDE will be updated to match those listed in AskTED. Districts should ensure information is updated and accurate within AskTED by Friday, August 5, 2022. If a user is a district coordinator in TIDE but is not listed as the district coordinator in AskTED, that user’s role will be converted to a district testing assistant.

Please remember to update AskTED with any changes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Check to make sure you have a DTC and an Accountability contact in AskTED and that they are current. Only 40% of Region 10 districts have someone listed for the Accountability district contact.

Texas Education Agency AskTED

TEA, Student Assessment, Performance Reporting, and the ESC use these lists to relay important information to districts.

Make sure to download all data files from your TIDE inbox prior to August 14th.

As a reminder, the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE), the Test Delivery System (TDS), and the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) will be offline between August 15 and August 21, 2022, to complete a system rollover for the 2022–2023 school year. Please be sure to download any data files prior to August 14, 2022. All systems will be back online on Monday, August 22, 2022.

👉 The second part of the DTC and Superintendent oath will need to be submitted prior to July 31, 2022.

• Superintendent and district coordinator test security oaths must be submitted to the state testing contractor prior to July 31, 2022, when all testing activity has been completed for the school year. Districts should print a screen shot of the superintendent and district coordinator security oaths prior to submitting. If you have questions about the submission of these security oaths, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821 or TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com.
• The Test Security Oath for Superintendent or Chief Administrative Officer and the Test Security Oath for District Testing Coordinator are available in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) under Administration and Security Forms. The General Test Security Oath for campus testing coordinators, test administrators, technology staff, proctors, raters, etc. is available at the link below.

Retention of Documentation

Districts are required to retain signed security oaths, seating charts, testing irregularity and investigation documentation, and inventory and shipping records for five years following a test administration.

• Verify that campuses have collected signed Oaths of Test Security and Confidentiality for all personnel who participated in testing.
• Confirm campuses have collected seating charts for each test session and coordinators have verified the charts contain the required information.
• Confirmed campuses have properly completed and collected all inventory and shipping records (including Materials Control Forms, district and campus shipping notices, and district-generated documents used to track the delivery of materials to and between campuses).
• Ensure that the designated test administration documentation storage location is secure and that the documentation cannot be subsequently altered. Districts may decide how this documentation is to be stored—scanned and kept in an electronic format or retained as hard copy—as long as the information is secure, legible, and can be retrieved. Districts should periodically audit campuses to ensure that this documentation has been accurately completed and securely stored.

STAAR

● the STAAR Materials Control Form for five years

● seating charts with start and stop times for five years

● shipping notices for five years

● signed oaths (GENERAL) for five years

STAAR ALT 2

● districts are required to maintain shipping records for five years.

● signed oaths (GENERAL) for five years

● districts are to follow their own materials retention policy for maintaining records for STAAR Alternate 2.

TELPAS

● student rating roster will be kept on file for one year

● student writing collections for grades 2–12, including TELPAS Writing Collection Cover Sheet and Verification Checklist be kept in the student's’ permanent record files for two years from the time of rating

● signed oaths (GENERAL) for five years

● districts are required to maintain shipping records for five years.

TELPAS ALT

● Oath (GENERAL) will be kept on file for at least five years

● completed Observable Behaviors Inventories will be kept in the students’ permanent record files for two years from the time of completion.

● districts are required to maintain shipping records for five years

TEA’s Performance Reporting staff will conduct a training and feedback session for Region 10 LEAs on the Preliminary 2023 Accountability System Framework. The session will be led by Agency staff as they provide an overview presentation as well as an opportunity for district leaders to offer input and ask questions.

👉 Registration Closing Soon

Aug. 2, 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm

Location: Richardson ISD Professional Development Center (PDC)

701 W Belt Line Rd, Richardson, TX 75080

Registration Face to Face Session #2648496

Contact Jennifer.hood@region10.org for more information.

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We had a great turnout last year and you asked to have it open all day.

Come and Go for as long as you need. Come alone or bring a team for a data work session away from distractions. Region 10 experts will be around to answer questions and collaborate with you as needed.

R10 2022 STAAR Preliminary Data

Assessment/ Accountability Webinar Aug. 24

Assessment/Accountability Webinar Sept. 7

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Congratulations to these top readers. Winners were chosen by how many times they opened last week's newsletter and how many times they clicked on links.

❓ Who can make changes to AskTED?

The TED Administrator, you can find out who this is on AskTED. Search by District, Personnel, Include Other District Roles, TED Administrator

Charter Schools may email CharterAskTED@tea.texas.gov

❓ When will the 2022 Accountability Ratings go public? August 15, 2022

❓ When will the information about the 2023 Accountability Reset and new targets come out? September 2022

❓ What is TPRS? Is it the same as TAPR?

The Texas Performance Reporting System (TPRS) integrates state and federal reporting requirements into a single reporting system that can be viewed at the campus, district, region, and state level. As the most comprehensive reporting system published by TEA, TPRS provides additional performance reports, results, and indicators for student groups not previously reported on state accountability data tables, the Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), or the School Report Card. TPRS is the enhanced online version of TAPR. It has been recently updated with Remote vs. In-Person Data. TEAL Accountability application will show you unmasked data.

The TPRS Glossary provides definitions, describes methodologies, and lists sources for each tab in the TPRS system.

Need Direct Services, Consultations or Specialized PD?

Join with other district and campus leaders to hear assessment and accountability updates, ask questions, and collaborate with others. We are all better together. All sessions are 10 am on Wednesdays.

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These brief remote Question & Answer sessions will be focused on the 2023 Accountability Reset Information. All participants registered on the Region 10 website will receive information to log in to the webinar the morning of the webinar.

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Final Accountability Ratings come out Aug. 15. Region 10 has scheduled School Improvement 2022-2023 ESF Priority Trainings for July, August, and September for campuses that are designated as Improvement Required. If you are anticipating that you will need this training sign up early.

School Improvement Trainings for 2022-2023

Contact Ben.dickerson@region10.org for more information.

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What’s New in Performance Reporting

A–F Accountability

Final 2022 College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) Student Listing

The Final 2022 CCMR Student Listing will be released in the TEA Login Accountability application on Friday, July 29. The listing will include any corrections that were submitted and approved through the CCMR Verifier.

Please contact us at performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov or 512-463-9704 with any additional questions.

STAAR Progress Measures in 2023

Due to the redesign of the reading language arts (RLA) STAAR, the inclusion of new item types in mathematics, the shift to a fully online assessment system, and required standard setting and validation processes, student-level STAAR Progress Measures will NOT be calculated for 2022–23 and will not be used for accountability purposes, beginning with 2023 accountability ratings.

Beginning in 2023, academic accountability growth measures WILL use a transition table model instead of the STAAR Progress Measure, as detailed in the Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework.

Student-level gain score STAAR Progress Measures are anticipated to return in 2024 and be reported in STAAR data files and on STAAR Report Cards. To learn more, view the complete STAAR Progress Measures in 2023 document.

Local Accountability System

The Local Accountability System Notice of Interest for districts wishing to participate in the local accountability system is available online. Districts submitting a form will be contacted for follow-up discussions.

Participating districts may wish to develop a plan during the summer of 2022 that is then applied to the 2022–23 school year. We also support districts that are using the 2022–23 school year to develop a plan for application to the 2023–24 school year.

An updated Local Accountability System Guide and Sample District Plan are now available on the local accountability webpage. Both provide information about plan requirements and example components.

Districts wishing to learn more about the local accountability system and how to develop a district local accountability plan can participate in a 45-minute overview webinar with time for Q & A.

Webinar registration links for July are below. Webinars will also be offered in August.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.

Assessment Scoring and Reporting

June 2022 STAAR Administration

Preliminary student results for the June 2022 STAAR online tests for English I and English II will be available in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) on July 27, 2022.

System Updates

Desktop Secure Browsers

Secure browser version 15 for Windows, macOS, and Linux is now available for download from the Secure Browser section on TexasAssessment.gov. The updated mobile secure browser version 7 for iPad OS and Chrome OS will be available by August 1. Review the secure browser installation and configuration instructions and install the latest secure browser versions prior to August 31, 2022.

An updated version of the Secure Browser System Requirements is available in the Secure Browser section of TexasAssessment.gov. This includes information on the operating systems needed to support online testing in the 2022–23 school year.

Cambium System Data Clean-up and System Upgrades

As a reminder, the Test Delivery System (TDS), Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE), and the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) will be offline between August 15 and August 21, 2022, to complete end-of-year data clean-up and system upgrades for the 2022–23 school year. All systems will be back online on Monday, August 22. Please be sure to download any data files prior to August 14, 2022.

TDS

The Test Administrator Interface of TDS will be unavailable during the clean-up window, so no test sessions may be created or administered. Practice, released, and new item type tests will be available for students to use in Guest mode.

TIDE

All user accounts will be carried over to the 2022–23 school year. However, starting August 22, all users will need to set a new password when logging into TIDE for the first time. As part of the data clean-up process, 2021–22 student records, rosters, and student test eligibilities will no longer be available on August 22 when the system is back online. Users wishing to save a copy of their student or roster data from the 2021–22 school year must do so prior to August 14, 2022.

Starting on August 22, districts should upload new student files reflecting 2022–23 enrollment data. Test attributes and the fields that drive test eligibility will need to be set for the 2022–23 school year.

Note: File exports to the Secure Inbox have a limit of 100,000 records. Districts with a large number of records should select a few enrolled grades at a time to export.

CRS

It is not necessary to download 2021–22 results or data files unless access to this information is needed while CRS is offline. Districts can access 2021–22 test history in CRS for their students enrolled in TIDE in the 2022–23 school year.

Authoring

The Authoring system will remain available for users to create new items and tests. All items and tests created in the 2021–22 school year will remain available. No tests may be administered to students until the students have been reloaded in TIDE after August 22.

Minimum System Requirements for 2022–23

An updated version of the Minimum System Requirements is available in the Resources section of TexasAssessment.gov. This preliminary version includes information on the operating systems needed to support online testing in the 2022–23 school year. A forthcoming update will include additional information for Windows and requirements for testing devices.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

Employment Opportunity in Performance Reporting

The Performance Reporting Division is looking for people to join our team. Interested and qualified candidates can apply for the following positions:

Programmer/Data Analyst (Programmer IV)

This role serves as a senior-level programmer and data analyst in the Rating and Reporting Systems unit of the Division of Performance Reporting. The Programmer/Data Analyst performs complex programming tasks to create and analyze datasets for the state accountability rating systems. The work involves creating and maintaining reports for the state accountability rating systems, developing and managing extensive quality control checks of SAS programs, and creating workflows to improve existing programs and applications. The Programmer/Data Analyst provides technical support to management in ongoing and new system development. This position contributes to the rigorous academic accountability and performance reporting system which is the cornerstone of the agency’s priority to promote improved outcomes for all students and to ensure all students are prepared for success in college, career, or military.

SAS Programmer (Programmer IV)

The SAS Programmer works in the Performance Reporting division at TEA. They will perform advanced (senior-level) computer programming work that involves planning, scheduling, and completing programming projects that involves activities related to assessment scoring and reporting. The programmer serves as the project lead for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) scoring and reporting verification process for grades 3-8. They are also responsible for implementing a scoring and reporting quality control system to perform successful customer acceptance testing of vendor activities to ensure error-free scoring and timely reporting of student performance

Accountability Research Specialist (Research Specialist V)

The Research Specialist will play a key role in providing stakeholders with data necessary to improve outcomes for Texas students. This position conducts data analysis, research, and reporting for the division. The Research Specialist researches accountability rating appeals and documents findings. The position participates in the development and publication of web content, division products, and federal and state accountability policy discussions. The position provides technical assistance as well as training to ensure that ESCs, district staff, and other stakeholders understand and benefit from the accountability system. The Research Specialist creates user-friendly reports appropriate for stakeholders and fulfills yearly and biennial reporting needs. This position acts as a resource for policy, communications, special projects, and ah-hoc requests for the division.

Did You Know?

TXschools.gov features six powerful Analytic Tools that allow users to examine and manipulate various accountability system data. Users can view data visualizations, filter, sort, export, and much more.

Looking to compare specific data across campuses or districts? Check out our Comparison tool!

Performance Reporting Calendar

July 29: Final 2022 CCMR Student Listing released in TEAL

August 5: Adopted 2022 Accountability Manual published in the Texas Register

August 8: Accountability student listings released in TEAL

August 12: Accountability ratings, reports, and data tables released in TEAL

August 12: Accountability rating appeals window opens in TEAL

August 15: Accountability ratings released publicly

September 12: Accountability rating appeals window closes in TEAL

Fall 2022: 2023 accountability system targets and cut points released

August 2023: Accountability ratings under the reset system released

-2022 Data will be added when scores go public on August 15

-Parent Resources

-Analytic Tools

-A-F Resources

The adopted version of the 2022 Accountability Manual will be posted on August 5.

Only 29 people sent in comments on the 2022 Accountability Manual. Let your voice be heard and send Performance Reporting your comments on the 2023 Accountability Framework.

The Preliminary 2023 Academic Accountability System Framework is now available. As part of the continuous improvement process, the agency spent two years consulting with stakeholders on enhancements to the accountability system. The proposed enhancements described in the preliminary framework are designed to provide parents, community members, and educators with the data essential to drive improved outcomes for all Texas children.

This document provides an overview of the proposed adjustments and is intended to guide discussions and spur additional stakeholder feedback, which will be gathered through fall 2022.

Stakeholders are encouraged to provide feedback through October 1, 2022, to help inform an updated October accountability system framework, which will be published in late October 2022. The proposed 2023 Accountability Manual will be published in early 2023 for additional feedback prior to becoming rule in summer 2023. Questions and/or feedback can be sent to performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov.

JUNE 2022 STAAR ADMINISTRATION

As a reminder, preliminary student results for the June 2022 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®) online and paper tests for English I and English II will be available in the Centralized Reporting System (CRS) on July 27, 2022.

REPORTING UPDATES

Cambium Assessment, Inc. (CAI) will post updated STAAR Alternate 2 and Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS) Alternate data files and student report cards (SRCs) to district inboxes on Monday, July 25, 2022. All districts will receive an updated data file—even if no updates or changes were submitted. Updated SRCs are only provided for students if a score code or score change occurred as a result of the updates requested by districts. Updates in these files are not part of the statewide accountability files. Updated data files for December STAAR end-of-course and TELPAS administrations will be posted before August 10.

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

The Learning Management System (LMS) will have a new organization system this year, with training modules categorized as before, during, and after testing activities. New training modules will be posted in LMS in the upcoming weeks. The Technology Requirements Overview training module will be available on July 29, 2022, and is designed to help technology staff understand system requirements for using CAI platforms. The What’s New training module will be available on August 19 and will highlight new and redesigned features in the Test Information Distribution Engine (TIDE) for the 2022–2023 school year.

SYSTEM UPDATES

• Cambium System Updates

As a reminder, TIDE, the Test Delivery System (TDS), and CRS will be offline between August 15 and August 21, 2022, to complete a system rollover for the 2022–2023 school year. Please be sure to download any data files prior to August 14, 2022. All systems will be back online on Monday, August 22, 2022.

• TIDE File Layout Updates

Updated TIDE file layouts for the 2022–2023 school year will be posted on the Texas Assessment website as they are finalized. These files may only be used for uploading information into TIDE after August 22, 2022. The scheduled posting dates are as follows:

• Student Registration Upload on July 21
• User Upload on August 15
• Additional Student Fields Upload on August 15
• Test Attribute Upload on August 15

• TIDE User Role Updates

During the week of August 8, district superintendent and district testing coordinator roles in TIDE will be updated to match those listed in AskTED. Districts should ensure information is updated and accurate within AskTED by Friday, August 5, 2022. If a user is a district coordinator in TIDE but is not listed as the district coordinator in AskTED, that user’s role will be converted to a district testing assistant.

For questions or assistance regarding the information in this communication, contact Texas Testing Support at 833-601-8821, TexasTestingSupport@cambiumassessment.com, or via live chat at TexasAssessment.gov.

As a result of LEA feedback, optional BOY assessments will be available during the 2022–23 school year. BOY assessments are designed to be administered at the start of the school year to provide educators with data to develop appropriate instructional plans and address gaps in student learning. This coming year’s BOY assessments will be the Spring 2022 released STAAR tests. Score calculations for English I and English II BOY assessments will not include constructed responses.

KEY DATES FOR BOY ASSESSMENTS

August 22–October 14, 2022 LEAs register students

August 30–October 21, 2022 Test administration window

For questions regarding any of these optional assessment resources, please contact TEA using the Student Assessment Division Help Desk.

STAAR Interim Assessments, an optional online tool to help educators monitor progress and predict student performance on STAAR, will be available during the 2022–23 school year for all STAAR tested grades/subjects and courses. Interim assessments are full-scope tests designed to be administered one to two times during the school year, depending on the content area. Interim assessments will include new item types that will appear on STAAR in Spring 2023, except for constructed response questions because they are not machine-scorable. Windows for administering interim assessments can be found in the table below.

KEY DATES FOR INTERIM ASSESSMENTS

August 22, 2022–April 7, 2023 LEAs register students

November 7, 2022–December 16, 2022 Administration Window 1: RLA and Math Tests #1

Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, Algebra I, English I, and English II

November 7, 2022–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 2: Science and Social Studies Tests Grade 5 science, Spanish grade 5 science, grade 8 science, grade 8 social studies, biology, and U.S. history

January 10, 2023–April 14, 2023 Administration Window 3: RLA and Math Tests #2

Grades 3–8 RLA, Spanish grades 3–5 RLA, grades 3–8 mathematics, Spanish grades 3–5 mathematics, algebra I, English I, and English II

TFAR is a free, optional platform used by educators to create, administer, analyze, and share formative assessments. Teachers will be able to analyze the results of these formative assessments to help inform instructional choices such as making immediate lesson plan adjustments or providing specific interventions for students at the level of individual standards.

TFAR is meant to supplement and support existing LEA resources and formative assessment practices. Assessments created in TFAR should be combined with a broader set of classroom formative practices that are part of a coherent instructional framework.

Additionally, formative assessments from select, high quality instructional materials (HQIM) with an open education license will be available to administer through the same online test administration system as assessments created using TFAR. Assessments from math and RLA curricula, grades K-5, will be prioritized, and other, select curricula’s assessments will be released on a rolling basis. More information about which HQIM products’ tests will be available in the online system and the release dates of these tests will be available in the fall.

2022-2023 Scoring and Reporting for New Item Types

Math (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Science (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Social Studies (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Spanish Reading Language Arts (PDF posted 1/27/22)

Updated test blueprints

STAAR Redesign FAQ

Preliminary New Question Types by Grade Level and Content Area

STAAR Redesign Page

ELAR Redesign

❓ How will a student qualify for a paper test next year?

Special Paper Administration of an Online Test Policy

For specific TELPAS questions contact

Kimberly Northcutt kimberly.northcutt@region10.org

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The Final 2022 CCMR Student Listing will be released in the TEA Login Accountability application on Friday, July 29. The listing will include any corrections that were submitted and approved through the CCMR Verifier.

Please contact us at performance.reporting@tea.texas.gov or 512-463-9704 with any additional questions.

The Performance Reporting Resources webpage has a tab dedicated to College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) resources. Visit this tab under the Frequently Asked Questions Documents section to learn more about CCMR data sources and how CCMR in accountability and the CCMR Outcomes Bonus differ. You may also view related webinar recordings under the Webinar Recordings section.

TSIA Reimbursement Requests

This letter details processes and procedures for districts and open-enrollment charter schools regarding the request for TSIA reimbursement as authorized by House Bill 3 (HB 3) of the 86th Legislative Session, 2019. Included below are the processes and procedures for the submission of the TSIA reimbursement request.

Jennifer Gunn, Advanced Academics jennifer.Gunn@region10.org

Julie Anderson, CTE julie.anderson@region10.org

Proposed Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 66, State Adoption and Distribution of Instructional Materials, Subchapter C, Local Operations, §66.105, Certification by School Districts

Summary: The proposed amendment would add a certification requirement to align with Senate Bill 1, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021.
First Reading and Filing Authorization: June 2022 SBOE meeting
Public Comment Period: July 22, 2022-5:00 p.m. on August 26, 2022. The SBOE will take registered oral and written comments on the proposal at the appropriate committee meeting in August-September 2022 in accordance with the SBOE board operating policies and procedures. A form for submitting public comments on proposed SBOE rules is available on the proposed SBOE rules web page.
Proposed Effective Date: 20 days after filing as adopted with the Texas Register

Please see the TEA website to view proposed State Board of Education rules.

Commissioner of Education Rules

The following Texas Administrative Code (TAC) rule action was filed with the Texas Register for publication in the July 22, 2022 issue:

Adopted Amendment to 19 TAC Chapter 61, School Districts, Subchapter BB, Commissioner's Rules on Reporting Requirements, §61.1025, Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) Data and Reporting Standards
Summary: The adopted amendment reflects modifications to Texas Education Code, §48.009, made by Senate Bill 2050, 87th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2021, relating to the reporting of bullying incidents, including cyberbullying. The amendment was adopted without changes since published as proposed.
Effective Date: July 26, 2022

Please see the TEA website to view adopted commissioner of education rules.

Unforeseen circumstances may delay publication of the agency rules in the Texas Register. The Rules website will be updated to reflect any changes.

Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you.

Rulemaking
Texas Education Agency
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Background

In order to calculate and make available districts’ maximum compressed tax rates (MCR), the agency is conducting a survey of local taxable property value growth through the Foundation School Program (FSP) system in the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL). The Local Property Value Survey (LPVS) for the 2022-2023 school year opened for data submission on Monday, July 18, 2022, and will close at midnight on Monday, August 1, 2022. This survey does NOT apply to charter schools or institutions of higher education.

Districts will be required to submit the following:

1. The Chief Appraiser’s July 25 certified taxable property values from the certified appraisal roll under Tax Code, §26.01(a) or (a-1) for tax year 2021 with $25,000 Homestead Exemption (HSE)

2. The Chief Appraiser’s July 25 certified taxable property values from the certified appraisal roll under Tax Code, §26.01(a) or (a-1) for tax year 2022 with $40,000 HSE; and

3. The amount of value estimated to be lost due to the Local Option Homestead Exemption (LOHE), if applicable.

Please ensure that your district has completed and submitted the LPVS using the online FSP System by Monday, August 1, 2022. Completing the survey is important because once the MCR is approved by the agency, districts may adopt their tax year 2022 tax rates in accordance with Tax Code §26.08. A district’s MCR will not be adjusted after approved by the TEA unless an appeal is granted. For more information on tax rate compression, please read the To The Administrator Addressed Correspondence.

Tax Rate and MCR Template Tool

The TEA has posted a new Tax Rate and MCR Template (last modified June 14, 2022) on the TEA State Funding Webpage under the District & Charter Planning Tools subheading, which can help districts understand the calculations behind the tax year 2022 maximum Tier One tax rates. Districts are still required to complete the LPVS to calculate their MCR. Please note that the purpose of this template is limited to assistance only and does not anticipate any tax rate increase that the district may be considering. Legal responsibility to adopt a tax rate in accordance with the law remains with the district, which should consult with its own legal counsel.

MCR Status and Appeals

Once the district has submitted the data to TEA and received approval of the submission through the FSP system, i.e., the district’s LPVS status is “Approved,” the MCR may be considered final unless the district chooses to appeal the calculated rate. Pursuant to Section 48.2552(c) of the Texas Education Code, districts that do not submit their LPVS will receive the state compression rate of 0.8941 as their MCR.

Districts may submit an appeal in compliance with 19 TAC, §61.1000 within 10 days after August 1, 2022. The LPVS must be submitted before the deadline and approved by TEA in order for the district to be eligible for an appeal. Appeals should be submitted electronically to the attention of Amy Copeland on district letterhead, signed by the superintendent, to taxprograms@tea.texas.gov.

Final Determinations

If TEA receives an appeal of a preliminary MCR, a final determination will be issued to the school district no later than August 31, 2022. The summary of finances (SOF) reports will be updated by February 2023 when the TEA receives preliminary state certified property values from the Comptroller’s Property Tax Assistance Division.

FSP System Roles

The TEA recommends that a designated Data Survey User, usually the business manager or CFO, enter the information into the LPVS. The FSP System requires that a designated District Approver, usually the superintendent, submit the LPVS data to the TEA. The FSP System is an application within the Texas Education Agency Login (TEAL). If you already have a TEAL account but do not have access to the FSP System, please apply for access by clicking the My Application Accounts button found in the upper-left corner of the Self-Service menu. In the My Accounts tab, click on Request New Account and select the FSP hyperlink for the Foundation School Program application. Select the Add Access, insert your employing organization (district name/county district number), and select the applicable roles. If you already have access to the FSP System, please check that you have the appropriate role assigned for submitting the data.

If you are not the superintendent or District Approver: Your district’s Service Account Manager must approve all requests for access to the FSP System and modifications to access via the TEAL. (Note that Service Account Manager is a role within the TEAL system. Each employing organization must have at least one employee with a Service Account Manager status.) If you have submitted a request for access or a request to modify access and it has not been granted, please consult with your superintendent or district approver or check with your district’s Service Account Manager to check the status of the request before contacting TEA.

Questions

For more information on the FSP System, including information on applying for specific roles in the system, please see the TEA FSP System web page. For help with accessing the FSP system or submitting the 2022–2023 LPVS, please contact Kim Wall by phone at (512) 463-4809 or email taxprograms@tea.texas.gov.

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Assessment Master Consultant

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Phone: 972-348-1210

Accountability Consultant

Email: jennifer.hood@region10.org
Phone: 972-348-1404