How Sticking with the Status Quo Drains K–12 Budgets

Keeping old finance systems might feel safe — but it’s costing your school district more than you think. In this session, Mike Hall, Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at Rains ISD, uncovers the hidden toll of manual processes, compliance risk, and staff burnout. He shares what streamlined, audit-ready operations look like — and how districts are reclaiming control and cutting waste with modern tools, without a massive overhaul.

You’ll learn:

• Why “business as usual” is more expensive than it looks
• The hidden toll of manual tools and outdated workflows
• What audit-ready, streamlined operations actually look like