# Cost and Time Savings

## Increase family engagement ROI with one platform

Replace multiple tools with one platform and reduce costs while improving connection, collaboration, and efficiency.

### Move from fragmented tools to one platform

Consolidate communication, payments, forms, and more to simplify your district tech stack and reduce licensing and overhead.

### Save time across your district

AI-powered automation and data intelligence help teachers and staff reclaim hours spent on administrative and manual work, so they can focus on what matters most.

### Improve operations

Replace printing and postage with secure digital document delivery, and collect outstanding fees with integrated payments.

## Consolidate your district's tech stack

Disconnected tools lead to increased costs, from subscription and licensing fees to the time it takes to set up and manage multiple systems. ParentSquare brings everything together so districts can operate more efficiently and effectively.

## Support attendance and protect funding

Automate attendance outreach and follow-ups so staff can focus on meaningful intervention—helping to improve district attendance and reduce funding loss tied to absenteeism.

### Replace paper, printing, and postage

Send forms, documents, and notices digitally instead of relying on mail and paper—saving thousands of dollars in printing and postage while making sure families receive important information instantly.

## Collect more with built-in payments

Make it easy for families to complete payments for fees, activities, and donations in the same place they receive school communications—improving collection rates and reducing manual follow-up.

## Hear from the schools that love us

### Solutions for Technology Teams

## Reduce tech complexity and costs

ParentSquare helps schools simplify their technology ecosystems and improve performance across the district.

- Consolidate systems to reduce licensing, maintenance, and support costs
- Minimize training and onboarding with an intuitive platform
- Decrease support tickets with one streamlined tool
- Scale seamlessly from a single school to a large, complex district

### Solutions for Teachers and Staff

## Give teachers and staff time back

School teams need tools that make their days easier. ParentSquare brings together all of your communications to help reduce repetitive tasks and streamline manual workflows.

- Send updates, messages, and questions to all of your families in seconds
- Replace paperwork with digital tools like online forms, payments, and signups
- Support communication and work smarter with AI tools and data intelligence

> “The hard copies were going to cost $130,000 to print and send. Instead, we leveraged ParentSquare to send those documents out with links. That covered the statute requirement and saved the district a great deal of money.”  
> — Debra Murdock, Ed.D  
> Chief Operations Officer  
> Cherokee County School District (GA)

> “We did side-by-side comparisons with competitors, and ParentSquare was like looking at top-of-the-line version releases against a standard or deluxe package in the competitors. Yet, the consolidation of systems ended up saving us more money than the cost of ParentSquare due to all of the paid systems now being covered within the functionality of ParentSquare.”  
> — Peter Bungo  
> Spec Student Information Specialist III  
> Oakland Unified School District (CA)

> “We polled schools to determine the number of staff hours and the amount of money spent on printing and mailing absence accrual notices. Since digitizing the process, our schools have cumulatively saved about $165,000 and roughly 2,300 staff hours annually.”  
> — Renee Ryon  
> Director of Communications and Public Relations  
> Dysart Unified School District (AZ)

> “Being able to send, sign, and track everything digitally has saved a ton of time and cut down on paperwork. We’re seeing better engagement, quicker responses, and more consistent communication with families.  
> — Andrew Conyers  
> CIO  
> Rowan County Schools (KY)

> “It makes communication quick and easy. I can send positive messages, questions, and concerns all in seconds. Parents appreciate the open communication. I’m no longer spending hours on the phone with families each week after school.”  
> — Jennifer Johnson  
> Elementary Teacher  
> Oregon Trail School District 46 (OR)

## Explore a transformational all-in-one solution

Take a look at our capabilities and learn how you can improve financial outcomes for your schools.

## Latest insights and resources

### Funding guide: Navigating resources for family engagement  
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### Webinar: Skyward® + ParentSquare: Consolidate Tools, Cut Costs, Connect Families  
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### Blog: What’s the Real ROI of School Communication Tools?  
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