Castleberry ISD is proud to be among the third group of educational institutions recognized by the Texas Association of School Business Officials (TASBO) with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Financial Management. Established in 2020, the award is given to Texas school districts, open-enrollment charter schools, and education services centers that demonstrate professional standards, best practices, and innovations in the area of financial management and reporting. This year, 23 districts qualified for the award, sponsored by Frontline Education.
The criteria to qualify for the Award of Excellence in Financial Management is stringent, based on financial accounting and reporting guidelines identified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG). Applicants must submit documents across 11 key areas, which are reviewed by a TASBO accounting subcommittee.
“We are extremely pleased that Castleberry ISD has been honored with this award for the first time ever,” said Renee Smith-Faulkner, Superintendent of Schools. “Our financial services department works tirelessly behind the scenes to support the vision of our district and our commitment to each and every student.”
“These organizations have gone above and beyond to demonstrate transparency by meticulously documenting their districts’ policies and procedures,” said Tracy Ginsburg, TASBO Executive Director. “Not only have they showcased the ways they monitor spending, improve budgeting, implement controls, and enhance financial reporting, but they have shared their best practices with colleagues throughout Texas, helping even more educational organizations to better utilize taxpayer dollars.”
During the 2023 TASBO annual conference in
February, DeAnne Page, Executive Director of Financial Services, received the award on behalf of the Financial Services Department. Also in attendance: Renee Smith-Faulkner, Superintendent; Heather Mayfield, Management Information Systems Coordinator; and Chris Page, Auxiliary Services Coordinator.
Additional information is available on the TASBO website.