March 2026

Most school boards already have systems in place for finance, HR, payroll, and payments. 

Paper forms have long been part of school operations. Permission slips, registrations, medical updates, volunteer forms, and field trip approvals move constantly between classrooms, school offices, and families. 

School districts are becoming increasingly cautious about how technology systems manage sensitive information. In the last year, security incidents across the education sector have reminded leaders that even trusted platforms can become points…

In most school boards, the work starts with the budget. But it doesn’t stay there. 

School districts are under increasing pressure to strengthen financial oversight and data security—especially when it comes to School Generated Funds (SGF). Recent high-profile breaches in education systems have raised awareness…

Across North America, school district finance leaders are living through a paradox: expectations for financial insight and operational agility have never been higher, even as resources and time grow ever…

School districts have always been responsible for safeguarding student information and financial records. In recent years, however, cybersecurity has become a much more visible part of that responsibility. 

What Embedded Reporting Reveals About Life After Great Plains 

When Microsoft announced the end-of-life timeline for Dynamics Great Plains, most organizations focused on the final date. December 31, 2029 became the point of reference. That’s when support ends. That’s when action becomes unavoidable.