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eBook: Perspectives from the Field

Written by Informed K12 | Oct 3, 2025 6:00:14 PM

How School Business Officials are Managing Finance and Risk with K12 Process Orchestration

Public education is facing some of its most significant financial challenges in decades. Moody's issued a negative outlook for K-12 schools, citing declining revenue, shrinking enrollment, and rising operating costs. Minnesota districts face $280 million in shortfalls. Chicago's budget gap hit $500 million.

But some districts are getting ahead of these challenges.

This guide shares real perspectives from School Business Officials on how they're protecting what matters most through more innovative processes, better visibility, and strategic use of technology. 

Hear from Kent ISD, Region 8, Auburn School District, Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency, Tacoma Public Schools, Montcalm ISD, Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Central New York Regional Information Center, Claremont Unified School District, and more. 

What's Inside:

  • Stories from SBOs at 10+ districts on what's helping them with faster processing and easier audits
  • Examples of staff time savings and improved collaboration

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