FERPA and HIPAA: What’s FACT and What’s FICTION for K-12 Schools and Compliance

Posted by Team Helios
On Dec 28, 2021

In this article we are going to address some myths and some truths regarding Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The US Department of Health released guidance in 2008 in relation to both health and student records. This is an area that can sometimes cause confusion, so […]

Newest Helios Success Story: Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Jun 10, 2021

Helios is excited to introduce you to one of our newest partners, Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated Independent School District (COCISD), located in Coldspring, Texas. Candy Yeager, HR Coordinator, and her team are saving more than 50% of their time by using Helios to electronically handle employee files, onboarding, teacher certifications, reports, e-forms, workflows, applicant management, hiring, and […]

Webinar recap: Making Sense of the American Rescue Plan – COVID Funding for K-12

Posted by Jim Houliston
On May 12, 2021

Remote learning, re-opening, and acquiring the funds needed for it all is still a challenge for many schools. Looking for more funding during the pandemic? Learn how the American Rescue Plan, which is nearly 4x larger than the CARES Act from over a year ago, is helping fund schools in this time of need. This webinar is […]

Every Wednesday in July: Shifting to Paperless Webinar

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Apr 15, 2021

Schools investigating Paperless solutions have their homework cut out for them. They’re searching for answers to questions like, “Can your system do XYZ?”“Does it integrate with system such & such?”“Can we start with just part of the system or do we need to buy the whole package?”“How long is the implementation process?”“Can we see the […]

K-12 COVID Relief Funding Explained for 2021

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Mar 3, 2021

Schools hit with pandemic-related hardship have some good news: the newest Covid-19 relief package is providing economic aid to Education. Of the $900 billion federal stimulus bill, $82 billion goes towards Education. This includes: $54.3 billion for K-12 schools. This amount is nearly four times what schools received last year through the CARES Act. $7 billion to expand […]

Going Paperless: How much money do schools save?

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Feb 27, 2021

There’s a cost to how you currently do things. In the case of shifting to a paperless system, an average school or district of 1,000 employees can save around $277,530 and 788 hours per year. Less Cost + Saved Time = Much Better. Here’s the breakdown: Buying paper, ink, printers and filing cabinets are obvious […]

Webinar Recap: K-12 Leaders Share Insight on COVID Communication, Safety & Working Smarter

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Nov 17, 2020

Whether you’re re-opening, re-closing, going hybrid or continuing virtual, leaders are looking to each other to see what’s working for them. What are the lessons learned from operating school during the pandemic? What has helped your school district most during the pandemic? What tools have helped your team stay productive? What keeps your team motivated […]

Webinar Recap: Funding for Charters in COVID! (Oh, My!!)

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Aug 6, 2020

Short on funds or would like to get a funding boost to accomplish your charter’s mission? Considering our current global state, that answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ from most charter schools. There are some best practices to weather the storm and updated funding solutions in light of recent legislation. “Funding for Charters in COVID” […]

New Tool Shows Paperless Savings

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Aug 5, 2020

How much time and money can your school save by going paperless? Helios makes it super easy to find out thanks to our new Paperless Savings Calculator. Your K-12 school size and info on current HR and Business processes is all that’s needed. You’ll receive a detailed report showcasing: Time and Cost Savings Overhead and […]

Helios Mobile App is here!

Posted by Jim Houliston
On Jul 2, 2020

We’re excited to announce: the new and shiny Helios mobile app is finally here! This app allows employees and new hires to safely and remotely access the following Helios features, all from their phones: ✔ Report Absences ✔ Submit Requests and Workflows ✔ View and e-Sign Documents ✔ Check PTO and Leave Balances ✔ Accept […]