Going Paperless – More to It than Meets the Eye – Part 2

  • Posted by Jim Houliston
  • On Feb 27, 2020
In the previous episode of this article, we started to explore the road to going paperless. Here, we continue on the journey to implementing a paperless solution… Set clear objectives Armed with information from your department, you can now set clear objectives. With all that paperless systems can do, obviously, there comes a price tag. […]
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Hunting For Savings in Your Budget: Episode Three

  • Posted by Gene Irvine
  • On Oct 30, 2018
You only get one chance to make a first impression. Shouldn’t it be a good one? Your new hire walks into the office with a smile and nervous energy, prepared to learn more about the school and meet the people that will be part of their team. The new employee is greeted by a friendly face, and then handed what appears to be a full ream of paper, aka the new hire packet.
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Hunting For Savings in Your Budget: Episode Two

  • Posted by Gene Irvine
  • On Sep 15, 2018
Imagine overtime as a character in a DC Comic. It stands amongst villains like Lex Luther, Brainiac, and the Joker. Overtime will casually suck money from budgets, rob time away from what matters most, and trick you into believing there is no other way to accomplish your goals. However, we know that every villain can be defeated! You – the superhero – must uncover its Achilles heel and deliver the unexpected blow.
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Hunting For Savings in Your Budget: Episode One

  • Posted by Team Helios
  • On Aug 21, 2018
District leaders like you are always on a treasure hunt – a hunt for more time and more money. Just like in the movies where the hero must solve riddles, cross raging rivers, even move mountains, you go through hoops to find that extra money, so you can achieve your vision. You know that it’s worth the while because what you find at the end of it all is rewarding. Your first challenge is to recognize the processes you have in place and note the existing outcomes. This allows you to unravel areas for savings - both in time and money.
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