The following content is intended as a set of general recommendations and best practices to support back-to-school readiness. Roles and responsibilities may vary by district, union agreements, or local policies. This guide is not intended to override or replace official procedures.
As key decision-makers, CFO/Treasurers set the tone for district-wide adoption of SchoolCash Online. Back-to-school is the perfect time to reinforce goals and ensure alignment across all schools.
Mission Statement and Goals for Success
A clear, impactful message should be delivered at the initial Principal and School Staff meetings. An example is provided below:
“For increased safety and efficiency, we want to reduce the volume of cash and checks coming into our schools. SchoolCash Online, saves hundreds of hours over the school year for Teachers and Office Staff - freeing them to focus on what matters most, the students.”
Goals and Communication for the School Year
These follow-up actions will reinforce the message and drive adoption:
Deliver the Message to Principals
- Send Back-To-School Announcement Email.
- Deliver the message clearly and publicly to all principals to establish expectations and district-wide alignment.
- Use Newsletters, the Press Release template, Social Media examples, and SchoolCash Online Registration for parents for optimal communication.
- Coordinate with your district communications team to ensure consistent messaging and visibility across platforms. Remember, SchoolCash Account Managers are here to support you. Please reach out for help with training, materials, or rollout planning.
Provide and Analyze Data with Schools
- Share current parent participation rates and adoption metrics with principals. Use the How to pull Adoption Reports from SchoolCash article to guide you.
- Provide data so they understand where their schools stand in relation to other schools .
Follow Up at the Next 3 Principal Meetings
- Continue sharing updated data on a monthly basis.
- Recognize high-performing schools with small rewards such as coffee shop cards or free lunches.
- Share internal success stories and helpful ideas from top-performing schools.