Expanding IT & Student Information System Support for Districts

We are excited to share that we are expanding our IT and Student Information System (SIS) support services for the upcoming year. This includes enhanced support for districts utilizing PowerSchool and Infinite Campus.

As technology systems grow more complex and reporting requirements continue to evolve, reliable SIS and IT expertise is essential. Our services are designed to provide districts with flexible, responsive and cost-effective support, especially for districts that do not require or cannot sustain a full-time IT or SIS position.

A Smart Budget Strategy
For many districts, hiring a full-time technology or SIS specialist is not financially feasible or necessary year-round. Our model allows districts to:

• Purchase only the level of support needed
• Scale services up or down based on the time of year (enrollment, reporting windows, scheduling, state submissions, etc.)
• Avoid the cost of full-time salary and benefits when part-time expertise is sufficient
• Access a team of specialists rather than relying on a single individual

This shared-services approach provides both fiscal efficiency and access to broader expertise.

How We Can Support Your District
Our IT and SIS support can include:

• PowerSchool and Infinite Campus configuration and optimization
• State reporting and compliance submissions
• Scheduling setup and troubleshooting
• Data validation and accuracy checks
• User management and security configuration
• Staff training and onboarding
• Custom reporting and data support for decision-making
• Backup coverage during staffing transitions or leaves

By partnering with us, districts gain dependable technical expertise while preserving local resources for other priorities.

If you are planning for the 2026–27 school year and evaluating your technology or SIS support needs, now is a great time to connect. We would be happy to design a support model that fits your district’s size, staffing structure and budget.

March 3 Heartland Administrators’ Association Meeting Features Breakout Sessions — Select Yours by Feb. 27

We have received some requests for deep-dive conversations on specific topics. To facilitate this, we will host three concurrent breakout sessions from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. during our March 3 meeting. Please complete this survey by Feb. 27 to indicate which session you will attend. This allows our facilitators to prepare district-specific examples, where appropriate, for the participants in the room. Superintendents can attend one session and are welcome to register their HR staff, SBOs or technology staff for the other sessions.

Our regular business meeting and legislative update will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. Zoom links and further details will be sent to participants next week.

Breakout Sessions

Option 1: Property Tax Changes – Impact & Implications
Led by: Mike Guanci, IASB
Focus: A walkthrough of proposed property tax changes using IASB tools to show the specific impact on attending districts.
Target Audience: Superintendents and SBOs (Zoom option available for SBOs).

Option 2: Lessons from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners
Led by: Mike Cavin, BOEE
Focus: Insights into practitioner licensure, evaluator approval and the complaint process. Learn the most common ethical violations and the proper protocols for reporting.
Target Audience: Superintendents and HR Officials (Zoom option available for HR).

Option 3: District AI Considerations
Led by: Amy Wichman, Director of Media, Technology & Digital Learning, Heartland AEA
Focus: Navigating policies/guidelines, AI and the Google Domain and AI Innovation considerations. Amy will also share a few high-leverage AI tools for administrators
Target Audience: Superintendents and Tech Directors (Zoom option available for Tech Directors).

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