IT Strategic Planning & Needs Assessment:

Comprehensive assessment of the technology and connectivity needs of public sector institutions, followed by customized recommendations and solutions to address identified gaps and challenges.

• IT Strategic Planning

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy

• Cybersecurity

• Bond Planning & Future School Design

• Security Video & Access Control Assessment

EdTech Strategy & Coaching:

Strategy and coaching sessions are designed to build capacity among technology leaders to leverage technology effectively to enhance learning outcomes and professional growth.

Public Sector Advisor & Business Development:

Build strong relationships between the public and private sectors, facilitating partnerships that drive technological advancement, infrastructure improvement, and workforce development.

Fractional Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Fractional CTO services offers Superintendents/CEOs part-time access to a Chief Technology Officer, providing the organization with strategic technical leadership and access to expert guidance on technology decisions, innovation, digital transformation, and infrastructure management.

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Supporting public school districts with strategic budget development and process improvement.

Budget Development & Process Design

• Facilitate the creation or refinement of annual budget development calendars and workflows.

• Collaborate with finance and department leads to create templates, checkpoints, and protocols that promote transparency and accountability.

• Support budget scenario planning to assess the financial impact of staffing changes, enrollment shifts, and legislative mandates (e.g., HB2).

ERP System Optimization

Work alongside district staff to configure and build out existing ERP functionality to:

• Track and monitor staffing levels, vacancies, and position control.

• Improve visibility into non-payroll expenditures by program, department, or campus.

• Enable real-time forecasting tools to monitor projected vs. actual spending throughout the fiscal year.

Expenditure Analysis & Cost Containment

• Conduct focused reviews of budget categories to identify possible areas of over-allocation or inefficiency.

• Develop models that guide districts in strategic cost containment while maintaining instructional quality and legal compliance.

• Provide visual tools and dashboards to support ongoing decision-making.

Compliance & Programmatic Accountability

• Ensure district budgeting practices align with the Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG) and TEA guidelines.

• Help districts monitor state and federal program allocations, ensuring funds are spent in accordance with legal and programmatic requirements.

• Support internal documentation for use during audits, FIRST ratings, and grant reviews.

Connectivity needs assessment, plan design, and implementation of broadband and wireless networks tailored to the specific needs of public sector organizations and institutions, ensuring reliable and high-speed internet access for all.

Partner with and support programs to bridge the digital divide by providing broadband access to underserved communities, ensuring equitable access to online resources and opportunities for all.

Advocate and support federal and state legislative policies on broadband development and digital equity.