2026 Training & Development Catalog
Training & Development Catalog 2026 Guide for Edwards Aquifer Authority Employees
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction
Catalog Overview
Schedule At-A-Glance
Schedule by Category
Human Resources Services Financial Services Information Technology Services Records Department Health & Wellness Retirement Safety Leadership & Skill Building
On-Demand Platforms/Courses
Additional Information
Step-by-Step Process to Attend a Conference
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Introduction & Catalog Overview
Introduction
This training catalog is your guide for information regarding courses facilitated by EAA Human Resources, Informa tion Technology, Finance, and our health benefit representatives.
We hope you continue to discover a wealth of learning through our online platforms such as NEOGOV, Texas Mu nicipal League (TMLIRP), New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, and Fred Pryor Career Track. Topics range from communication, time management, software applications, personal growth, and health/wellness. In addition, we are excited to announce enhanced offerings for 2026 to include leadership development and skill building workshops facilitated by Learnit. These 2-hour live, instructor-led, workshops are limited to 20 participants/ session and will cover a variety of topics such as Manage Projects with Confidence, Communicate with Confidence, Copilot at Work: AI Tools for Office, and Excel Intermediate: Data Management & Analysis Tools. Our commitment to support a continuous learning environment remains unchanged and the events/courses of fered are designed to assist you in enhancing your skills, personally and professionally. We hope you use this catalog as a guide to plan, request, and schedule training in the months to come.
If you have questions regarding the registration process, course offerings, or find a conference/training/workshop that would be of benefit to others, please let us know. We’d love to hear from you.
Wishing you the very best in 2026!
~ Human Resources Department
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Catalog Overview This catalog provides a Schedule at a Glance and a Schedule by Category. The Schedule at a Glance shows the events by each month of the year. The Schedule by Category provides additional information on each event such as description, designated date, time, mandatory status, and platform/location. In addition, this catalog reviews online training resources available and additional information regarding the registration process. Mandatory Training All staff will be required to complete the annual CyberSecurity Training and Substance Abuse Awareness Train ing for 2026. In addition, field personnel will be required to attend the Field Safety Protocols Training and CPR, 1stAid, and AED Training. Employees who are assigned an EAA company vehicle, and their supervisor, are re quired to attend the Fleet Management Training. It is the responsibility of each employee to attend the assigned training and complete any necessary paperwork. If mandatory training is to be completed via NEOGOV, Human Resources will assign this training on the calen dar date specified in this catalog. Staff will have 14 days from the assigned date to complete the training. Since NEOGOV maintains all certificates of completion in the NEOGOV profile, you do not need to send the certificate of completion to Human Resources. If mandatory training is to be completed via Zoom or other platform, Human Resources will send a calendar in vite via Outlook for these events as information becomes available. In the event an employee is unable to attend a mandatory training session, they must contact Human Resources for alternate arrangements. Registration for EAA Events Invite links to register and/or attend EAA events, will be sent to staff and posted to the HR Calendar of Events in SharePoint as it becomes available. It is your responsibility to block/reserve the date and time on your outlook calendar. If you’re unable to attend a scheduled appointment/event, please cancel your reservation by contact ing Margaret Ross. This will allow other employees on the waiting list to register and attend these events. Registration for Non-EAA Events (Online and/or In-person Conferences, Trainings, or Symposiums) A Request to Attend Conference, Training or Symposium form must be completed and approved via NEOGOV prior to registering for a non-EAA online and/or in-person conference, training, or symposium. In the event the registration fee is over $1000, you will be prompted in NEOGOV to complete a Salary Reduction Agreement. Once both forms have been approved electronically, you may then submit your requisition in the Intacct Sys tem. Once your requisition has been approved, you may then register for the online and/or in-person confer ence, training, or symposium. Please see the Additional Information section of this handbook for more informa tion regarding this process. Duration EAA on-site events lasting for four hours or more, will break for a one-hour lunch period. If an event ends earlier than scheduled, you are required to return to your normal work duties. The registration links to attend the events in this catalog, will be sent to staff and posted to the HR Calendar of Events in SharePoint as it becomes available. Updates to this catalog will be maintained in SharePoint.
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Schedule at a Glance
January 01/28/2026 Wednesday Intacct Refresher: Requisitions, POs and Reimbursements Schedule at a Glance
February 02/04/2026 Wednesday Motivation and Building Healthier Habits Webinar 02/18/2026 Wednesday Fleet Management Training
March 03/18/2026 Wednesday LEARNIT Manage Projects with Confidence Workshop 03/25/2026 Wednesday Service Desk Plus Training
April 04/22/2026 Wednesday FMLA & Non FMLA Leave of Absences Procedures 04/29/2026 Wednesday Zoom Phone & Meetings Training
May 05/07/2026 Thursday
Field Safety Protocols Training 05/13/2026 Wednesday Procurement, Contracting, and Contractors 05/20/2026 Wednesday TCDRS Virtual Retirement Webinar 05/21/2026 Thursday June 06/03/2026 Wednesday Annual Cyber Security Training (DIR Approved) 06/17/2026 Wednesday Change: Stages & Navigation Webinar
TCDRS Onsite Individual Counseling Sessions by Appointment Only
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July
07/09/2026 Thursday 07/23/2026 Thursday
Substance Abuse Awareness Training
LEARNIT Copilot At Work: AI Tools for the Office Workshop
August
08/18/2026 Tuesday
Open Enrollment Presentation 2026-2027 Plan Year
September
09/16/2026 Wednesday At Home Workouts that Add Up Webinar 09/24/2026 Thursday
LEARNIT Communicate with Confidence Workshop
October
10/07/2026 Wednesday EAGIS 3.0 Training 10/21/2026 Wednesday CPR/First Aid/AED Training 10/29/2026 Thursday
Records Refresher & SharePoint Tips Training
November
11/04/2026 Wednesday Caregiver Stress Webinar 11/18/2026 Wednesday LEARNIT Excel Intermediate: Data Management & Analysis Tools
December
NO EVENTS
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Schedule by Category
Schedule by Category Human Resources Services
Open Enrollment Presentation 2026-2027 Plan Year
Date: Time:
August 18, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
No
Description: This informative session is designed to support staff in reviewing and selecting their health benefits for the 2026-2027 plan year. It offers a valuable opportunity to make well-informed decisions about your health coverage. Benefit representatives will provide an overview of avail able plans, address key details, and answer questions related to open enrollment, ensuring you have the information needed to choose the best options for you and your family.
FMLA & Non FMLA Leave of Absences Procedures
Date: Time:
April 22, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
Yes (for Supervisors +)
Description: This informative presentation will provide supervisors with an overview of the EAA FMLA and Non-FMLA leave of absence procedures. Human Resources will outline the applicable process, required documentation, and general timelines to ensure clarity and consistency in how leave requests are administered. Designated personnel who are required to take this training, will be sent a calendar invite for this event.
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INTACCT Refresher: Requisitions, Purchase Orders & Reimbursements Financial Services
Date: Time:
January 28, 2026
N/A
Platform/Location:
NEOGOV
Mandatory:
YES
Description: This pre-recorded presentation will discuss the process for requisitions, purchase orders and staff expense reimbursements through Intacct. Topics include: how to submit a req uisition, how to upload documentation, and how to monitor your own expenses. Human Resources will assign the course to staff in NEOGOV on the date specified above. Staff will have 14 days to complete the course.
Fleet Management Training
Date: Time:
February 18, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
Yes (for EAA Drivers with vehicle assignments & their supervisor)
Description: This training will discuss the responsibilities for staff who have EAA vehicles as signed to them. Topics include: care of vehicle, driver responsibilities, routine/ non-routine maintenance and other tasks. While this training is open to all staff, it is mandatory for those who have been assigned an EAA vehicle and their supervisor. A meeting invite with link to at tend this event will be sent to designated staff.
Procurement, Contracting & Contractors
Date: Time:
May 13, 2026
N/A
Platform/Location:
NEOGOV
Mandatory:
No
Description: This pre-recorded presentation will review EAA procurement processes and proce dures. Topics include: procurement thresholds and types, procurement methods, contracts and agreements, dealing with contractors and M/WBE program and goals. On this date, staff will have access to this training via NEOGOV and may view this training on an as needed basis.
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Service Desk Plus Training Information Technology Services
Date: Time:
March 25, 2026
N/A
Platform/Location:
NEOGOV
Mandatory:
No
Description: This pre-recorded presentation will discuss an overview of Service Desk Plus. Topics include: how to access Service Desk Plus, when to use Service Desk Plus, a review of Service Desk Plus Categories, and the Service Desk Plus team/roles within the agency. On this date, staff will have access to this training via NEOGOV and may view this training on an as needed basis.
Zoom Phone and Meetings Training
Date: Time:
April 29, 2026
N/A
Platform/Location:
NEOGOV
Mandatory:
No
Description: This pre-recorded presentation will discuss how to use the EAA phone via Zoom and how to setup meetings within the application. Topics include: how to access Zoom phone and meetings, how to place a call, how to setup voicemail, how to configure office hours, how to trans fer a call, and useful meeting and phone settings. On this date, staff will have access to this training via NEOGOV and may view this training on an as needed basis.
Annual Cyber-Security Training
Date: Time:
June 3, 2026
N/A
Platform/Location:
NEOGOV
Mandatory:
Yes (for all staff)
Description: A DIR-certified cyber security course as required by Texas Government Code Section 2054.5191 must be taken by local government entity employees on an annual basis. On this date, Human Resources will assign the course to staff in NEOGOV. Staff will have 14 days to complete the course. The course is 30 minutes in length and must be completed by the set deadline.
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EAGIS 3.0 Training
Date: Time:
October 7, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
No
Description: This presentation will provide an overview of EAGIS 3.0. Topics include : accessing the EAGIS system, dashboard functionality, submitting enhance ments or change requests, new features in EAGIS 3.0, custom reporting capabilities, upcoming features and road-map.
Records Refresher & SharePoint Tips Training Records Department
Date: Time:
October 29, 2026
N/A
Platform/Location:
NEOGOV
Mandatory:
YES
Description: This informative pre-recorded presentation will provide a refresher on records management, records retention, open records requests, and end-user tips for SharePoint. Highlights include: why is records management important, employee responsibilities, public information requests, SharePoint versioning and the SharePoint recycle bin. On this date, Human Resources will assign the course to staff in NEOGOV. Staff will have 14 days to complete the course.
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Health & Wellness
Motivation & Building Healthier Habits Webinar
Date: Time:
February 04, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
No
Description: Dive deeply into what motivates us to change, and move from wanting to doing. This presentation explores the hierarchy of needs and where mindfulness and action can move us in the right direction toward better habits.
Change - Stages and Navigation Webinar
Date: Time:
June 17, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
No
Description: Change can be difficult, especially when it is unexpected. Many people struggle when change occurs and often have a difficult time feeling safe in their environment, as they are not sure what may happen next. Learn to adapt quickly and without stress during times of change.
At-Home Workouts that Add Up Webinar
Date: Time:
September 16, 2026 10:00am-11:00am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
No
Description: No doubt our work and personal lifestyles have changed dramatically, with some experiencing a shift in modality or place of work. Even if not working from home, we may not be planning to return to a gym setting or have access to one. Join us to discuss some easy exercises you can do at your home or workstation to stretch, strengthen, and gain mobility throughout the day. No equipment is necessary!
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Caregiver Stress Webinar
Date: Time:
November 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
No
Description: This training discusses the emotional and physical investment of caregiving. Partici pants will consider ways of navigating attendant emotions of being the caregiver of a loved one, including depression, anxiety, grief, and loss. Caregivers face unique levels of stress and will learn how to care for themselves while caring for others.
TCDRS Retirement Virtual Seminar Retirement
Date: Time:
May 20, 2026
10:00am - 11:00am
Platform/Location:
TBD
Mandatory:
No
Description: Join us to explore how TCDRS is helping you build a secure future. This session will provide an overview of the TCDRS Retirement Plan. Topics include: beneficiary and survivor bene fits, vesting and eligibility requirements, retirement payout options, and the process for applying for retirement. This session is perfect for employees at all stages of their careers and provides valu able insights to help you plan your financial future.
TCDRS Retirement On-site Individual Counseling Sessions
Date: Time:
May 21, 2026
By Appointment Only
Platform/Location:
Artesian Room
Mandatory:
No
Description: Following the day after our TCDRS Retirement virtual seminar, a TCDRS representative will be on-site at the EAA to meet with staff and review individual TCDRS retirement accounts. One-on-one counseling sessions are by appointment only. Link to schedule a session will be sent to staff as soon as it is available.
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Field Safety Protocols Training Safety
Date: Time:
May 7, 2026
10:00am - 11:45am
Platform/Location:
Zoom
Mandatory:
Yes (for Field Personnel Only)
Description: This training will discuss common EAA working environments and safety protocols for those who perform duties out in the field. Topics include: situational awareness, slips/falls pre vention, lift/ladder safety, proper use of field equipment, basic vehicle inspection, driver safety and PPE. Designated personnel who are required to take this training, will be sent a calendar invite for this event.
Substance Abuse Awareness Training
Date: Time:
July 9, 2026
TBD TBD
Platform/Location:
Mandatory:
Yes (for all staff)
Description: It is every employee’s responsibility to maintain a safe, secure and productive work environment. One way to do this is to maintain a substance-free workplace. Learn to recognize the symptoms of substance abuse and how to help an at-risk employee. Additional details on course will be sent to staff as soon as it is available. Staff will have 14 days to complete the course.
CPR, First-Aid, and AED Training
Date: Time:
October 21-23, 2026 Multiple Sessions
Platform/Location:
Recharge Room
Mandatory:
Yes (for Field Personnel Only)
Description: CPR, First-Aid, and AED training for EAA employees will be held in-person on Octo ber 21-23. Morning sessions (8:00am-12:00pm) & Afternoon session (1:00pm-5:00pm) are avail able. Seating is limited to 10 students/session. Registration is required via Eventbrite. Certification cards will be issued electronically and are valid for two years. Portions of this train ing consists of hands-on activities and floor practices, please dress appropriately. While this training is open to all staff, it is mandatory for field personnel.
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LEARNIT: Manage Projects with Confidence Workshop Leadership & Skill Building
Date: Time:
March 18, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Platform/Location:
Virtual/TBD
Mandatory: Registration:
No
Required. Limited to 20 participants.
Description: Whether you are starting a new project or currently executing an existing project, this course will help participants better understand essential information and best practices that will improve project performance. This course helps project teams align on terminology, roles & responsibilities, and provides techniques for breaking project deliverables into manageable tasks.
What We’ll Explore: Methodologies and project phases The project management triangle Task management and task lists
Course Outline: Project and Project Management Defined Project roles defined An introduction to Project Management Methodologies Project Management Triangle The Five Project Phases Project Objectives, Deliverables, and Requirements Task Management and Creating a Task List
Who Should Attend: This workshop is designed for leaders, people managers, project managers, and individual con tributors that want to improve project performance.
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Leadership & Skill Building
LEARNIT: Copilot at Work: AI Tools for Office Workshop
Date: Time:
July 23, 2026
10:00am - 12:00pm
Platform/Location:
Virtual/TBD
Mandatory: Registration:
No
Required. Limited to 20 participants.
Description: In this course, participants will explore the advanced capabilities of Microsoft 365 Copilot, a powerful AI assistant integrated within Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Learn how to utilize Copilot to enhance document creation, data analysis, and presentation design. What We’ll Explore: Copilot for Word: Learn to use Copilot in Word to enhance your productivity, draft and summa rize documents, while understanding Copilot’s limitations and the importance of verifying its work and maintaining your own skills. Copilot for PowerPoint: Copilot can help with presentation building in powerful ways - from slide design to content creation. Discover how to fully leverage Copilot to streamline your Pow erPoint workflow. Copilot for Excel: Leverage Copilot to boost your productivity when working with spreadsheets.
Course Outline: Getting Started with Copilot in Office Introduction to Copilot: What it is Benefits: Saving time, improving quality Drafting documents from prompts Rewriting for tone & clarity Summarizing long documents Creating formulas & pivot tables Spotting trends & generating summaries
Visualizing data with suggested charts Turning documents into slide decks Designing slides & adjusting layouts Refining speaker notes Responsible Use & Best Practices: Writing effective prompts Reviewing & fact-checking AI output Confidentiality reminders
Who Should Attend: This course is ideal for anyone seeking to improve efficiency and produce high-quality work with ease.
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Leadership & Skill Building
LEARNIT: Communicate with Confidence Workshop
Date: Time:
September 24, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Platform/Location:
Virtual/TBD
Mandatory: Registration:
No
Required. Limited to 20 participants.
Description: Learn to effectively voice your ideas and opinions in a professional setting, with or without preparation. Not every opportunity to speak is a presentation. What about meetings, water cooler conversations, interviews? There are a host of business situations where you will be asked to present information on the spot. This class is designed to help you manage those impromptu speaking situations with grace, clarity, and concision.
What We’ll Explore: Learn a 4-step process for impromptu and extemporaneous speaking Practice using 4 different structures for greater clarity, concision, and impact
Improve your confidence while communicating off the cuff Learn strategies that buy you a little extra thinking time
Course Outline: Speak like a BOSS impromptu speaking framework 4 Different structures for in the moment content creation Answering questions Offering opinions Pitching or presenting Updating Learn how to smoothly bridge into presenting your ideas How to keep things short and sweet Improve your confidence by having a plan
Who Should Attend: This training is a good fit for anyone who wants to ensure their verbal contributions are heard, understood and valued.
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Leadership & Skill Building
LEARNIT: Excel Intermediate: Data Management & Analysis Tools Workshop
Date: Time:
November 18, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm
Platform/Location:
Virtual/TBD
Mandatory: Registration:
No
Required. Limited to 20 participants.
Description: Mastery of Excel is developed in stages: first you learn basic formatting, functions and formulas, and build a few spreadsheets yourself. Easy enough. But moving to the next level of proficiency is hard! To create truly professional-looking spreadsheets, you’ll need to know how to organize data into elegant, interactive tables that dynamically generate colorful charts and graphs.
What We’ll Explore: Advanced tables, charts, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and data validation.
Course Outline: Module 1 Working with Lists, Tables & Charts What is a well-defined list? Inserting Tables Flash Fill Multi-Level Sorting Removing Duplicates Filtering Records Using Slicers to filter The Quick Analysis Tools Inserting Data Charts Recommended Charts Editing Chart Elements Adding/Removing Data From A Chart Creating Custom Chart Templates Printing Charts Inserting Sparklines
Module 2: PivotTables, Data Validation & Protection Creating PivotTables from Lists or Tables
Filtering PivotTables Multi-Select Slicers Working with Pivot Charts Data Validation Rules
Applying Built-in Conditional Formatting Creating Custom Conditional Formats Comments Linking Data
Who Should Attend: This class is for those who already use functions, formulas and cell references — but want to en hance their spreadsheets with responsive tables, advanced charts and pivot tables.
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On-Demand Platforms & Courses
On-Demand Platforms & Courses
The following online training resources are available and may be taken, during normal working hours, with the approval of your immediate supervisor. With the exception of NEOGOV, certificates of completion should be forwarded to Human Resources for placement in your personnel file. If you have any questions or experi ence any issues with these training resources, please contact Margaret Ross.
NEOGOV
NEOGOV Learn has over 1000 pre-built courses with new courses being added on a quarterly basis. Course topics include Microsoft Teams, Excel, Access, business skills, cyber security, health, leadership and time management. How To Access The Training Log in to NEOGOV and navigate to your Dashboard. Under Training, select the EAA Course Catalog tab. You have the option to search for a course in the search field, or use the filter to search for a course by Categories, Type or Duration.
Did You Know... As a supervisor, you have the ability to assign training to your staff via NEOGOV!
Here’s how: 1. Navigate to your NEOGOV Dashboard 2. Click People to view your Team/locate your employee.
3. Click the drop-down arrow in the Actions box and select Enroll in a Course. 4. Select Online or Classroom. (Online courses are all pre-built courses in NEOGOV) 5. Using the Search field, Search for the course to be assigned to your employee. 6. Select the box to the left of the course title. 7. Click Enroll at the top right of the screen. The training has successfully been assigned.
Texas Municipal League
The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool provides the EAA with quality loss prevention training opportunities. Courses have been created with adult learning styles in mind, and each course mod ule is timed for one short session, usually 25-35 minutes in length. Course topics include risk management, human resources, safety and law enforcement (many are TCOLE approved). How To Access The Training To start taking courses, login to TMLIRP’s Online Learning Center and navigate to the Course Catalog. You will have the option to search for a course in the search field.
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Fred Pryor Career Track
To attend a Fred Pryor+ off-site/on-line seminar, you are required to submit a Request to Attend a Confer ence Form via NEOGOV. Course offerings can be viewed on the Fred Pryor+ Website.
If you would like to join the Fred Pryor+ Program, the cost is $229 per person. This annual membership of fers more than 12,000 off-site seminars, over 5,000 on-line courses, and over 3,500 micro-learning courses. Course topics range from accounting, communication, compliance and workplace safety, customer ser vice, IT, leadership, project and time management. In addition, a majority of these courses offer continuing education credits for CEU, CPE, HRCI, PDC and PDU.
If you have are interested in joining the Pryor+ Program, please reach out to Margaret Ross.
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers offers hands on virtual and in-person modern IT & Technology training for career development. Course offerings can be viewed on the New Horizons Website.
To register/enroll in a New Horizons course, please follow the instructions below:
New Horizons Enrollment Instructions 1. Submit a Request to Attend a Conference Form via NEOGOV. Attach required supporting documentation regarding the course to the request. Enter the cost and details of the course on the form. Once the Request to Attend a Conference Form is approved, Human Resources will reach out to our repre sentative to provide authorization to enroll in the course. You will receive an email confirmation of enroll ment to include an access code/login instructions to the New Horizons platform. On the date of the course, you will log in to the “live” instructor led training in which you can “see” the instructor and interact with them through a microphone headset or via the text chat feature. Since all sessions are recorded, you will have the ability to go back through the session, including labs, for up to six months “post class” - ensuring a thorough understanding of the material. Certificates of Completion may be forwarded to Human Resources for placement in your training file.
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Additional Information
Additional Information When completing a Request to Attend a Conference, Training or Symposium form, employees are required to provide justification for attending the conference and for uploading/attaching supporting documentation relat ed to the registration cost and estimated expenses. 1. Justification for Attending the Conference The justification is written with the aim of explaining the reasons why a request should be granted. Clearly state what the request is for and your intentions for requesting to attend the conference, training, or symposium. Ex plain the benefits to the parties involved, including any relevant data that supports your need to attend. There is no length requirement for justification. However, it is recommended that this should be, at least, a paragraph (3-5 sentences) that clearly state the need to attend the event. 2. Registration Cost In the event the conference, training or symposium registration fee is over $1000, you will be prompted in NEOGOV to complete a Salary Reduction Agreement.* Please attach supporting documentation for registration. 3. Travel Estimated Expenses If an employee travels directly to the conference within the San Antonio city limits and surrounding metropoli tan areas, using their vehicle, they cannot submit for mileage reimbursement. Please note the following when completing the online form:
If an employee travels directly to the EAA office and then to the conference within the San Antonio city limits and surrounding metropolitan areas, using their vehicle, they can submit for mileage reimbursement.
If an employee travels to another city (ex., Austin/Houston), using their vehicle, they must reflect/report round trip mileage to the location of the conference on the conference request.
If an employee travels by air or by other means to the conference, they must attach supporting documentation, as needed, for these expenses.
The employee may also choose to check out an EAA company vehicle for the duration of their conference/train ing, or as needed, regardless of the locations of the conference attending.
4. Lodging, Meals & Other Estimated Expenses The estimated cost for lodging, meals and other expenses must be within a reasonable amount for the location to which the conference/training is taking place. Please use good judgment for these estimated costs.
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* A Salary Reduction Agreement states that employees who terminate employment within six (6) months from attending a conference where the cost of the registration is $1000 or greater will be required to pay back this amount. The cost of the repayment is prorated for each month that remains of the six months.
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Step-by-Step Process to Attend a Conference, Training, or Symposium
STEP 1
Submit a Request to Attend a Conference, Training, or Symposium form and Salary Reduction Agreement, if applicable, via NEOGOV.
Go to the next step once approval has been received.
PROCESSING TIME: 2-5 DAYS
STEP 2
Submit a Requisition via Intacct. Upload approved Request to Attend a Conference, Training, or Symposium form as supporting documentation.
Go to the next step once approval has been received.
PROCESSING TIME: 2-5 DAYS
STEP 3 Register/Pay for the Conference, Training, or Symposium using appropriate EAA credit card. Forward this receipt, along with appropriate purchase order number/information, as per accounting procedure, to your appropriate director.
PROCESSING TIME: 1 DAY
STEP 4
When attending the conference, keep receipts of expenses incurred, as noted on the approved Request to Attend a Conference, Training, or Symposium.
To request reimbursement, submit a Staff Expense Reimbursement via Intacct.
PROCESSING TIME: 5-10 DAYS
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hr@edwardsaquifer.org Contact Information Human Resources Department
Catalog Release Date: 01/14/2026
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