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Description

Facing budget constraints and staff reductions, educational institutions are increasingly compelled to enhance transparency in their financial operations. To navigate these challenges effectively, many schools are turning to cost-effective solutions that offer clear insights into their activity fund management. One such solution is Active Network's SchoolBooks®, an intuitive school accounting system designed to streamline the collection, distribution, and oversight of funds, allowing administrators to optimize their time and resources efficiently. This user-friendly platform is accessible even to those who may not be tech-savvy, enabling users to track payments, generate receipts swiftly, create bank deposit records, and access detailed financial reports whenever needed. Additionally, it facilitates bank reconciliation and more, ensuring that users have the transparency required to maintain a reliable audit trail of all revenue, expenses, transfers, and adjustments related to student activity accounts. By implementing such a solution, schools can not only enhance their financial management but also build trust with stakeholders through increased accountability.

Description

Ideal for educational institutions adopting a "modern business office" approach, where streamlined processes and a positive culture take precedence over delays and bureaucratic obstacles. Skyward's Business Suite equips you with essential tools to cultivate a high-performing environment that your entire team can support. Key features encompass comprehensive position management, payroll solutions, and integrated ACA compliance tools. By utilizing Skyward's Business Suite, you can eliminate uncertainties in budgeting while establishing more robust financial controls to reduce the risk of fraud. Additional offerings include efficient accounts payable and receivable, predictive budget forecasting, and an up-to-date general ledger, ensuring your financial operations are both precise and transparent. This suite ultimately empowers your district to thrive in a competitive educational landscape.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

ASAP No 
Edlio No 
Lynx No 
NIM No 
Student Support Time No 

Integrations

ASAP Yes 
Edlio Yes 
Lynx Yes 
NIM Yes 
Student Support Time Yes 

Pricing Details

$695.00/one-time
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Blue Bear Software

Founded

1994

Country

United States

Website

www.bluebearsoft.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Skyward

Founded

1980

Country

United States

Website

www.skyward.com/k-12/school-erp

Product Features

School Accounting

Accounts Payable Yes 
Attendance Management No 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Budgeting & Forecasting No 
Class Loading No 
Fixed Asset Management No 
For Private Schools Yes 
Fund Accounting Yes 
General Ledger Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Payroll Management No 
Purchasing No 

Product Features

Classroom Management

Attendance Management Yes 
Block Websites/Applications Yes 
Built in LMS Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
For Classroom Yes 
For Labs Yes 
Internet Usage Monitoring Yes 
Real-time Chat Yes 
Remote Access/Control Yes 
Report Cards Yes 
Support Audio/Images/Video Yes 
Tests/Assessments Yes 
Transcripts Yes 
View Student Monitors No 

School Accounting

Accounts Payable Yes 
Attendance Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing Yes 
Budgeting & Forecasting Yes 
Class Loading Yes 
Fixed Asset Management Yes 
For Private Schools Yes 
Fund Accounting Yes 
General Ledger Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Payroll Management Yes 
Purchasing Yes 

School Management

Bookstore Management No 
Cafeteria Management Yes 
Curriculum Management Yes 
Facility Management No 
Financial Management Yes 
Higher Education No 
Housing Management No 
Independent / Private Yes 
K-12 Yes 
Library Management No 
Online Calendar Yes 
Online Payments Yes 
Parent / Student Portal Yes 
Preschool No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
School District Yes 
Special Education Yes 
Vocational / Trade Schools No 

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