SCHOOL FINANCE & OPERATIONS

Available In Person, Hybrid and Remote

In an Era Where Educational Labor Shortages are at an All-Time High, Devopar Has the Experience and Team to Provide the Following Professional Consulting Services:

School Operations - Mentoring and Consulting Support: Conduct Audits and Offer Recommendations to Improve the Efficiency of Daily Operations, Provide Mentoring and Leadership Support and Offer Customized Staff Training Sessions on Job Specific Topics. This Service is Currently Available in the Following Areas:

• Facilities and Custodial 
• Fiscal Planning and Analysis (Review and Forecast Key Revenues and Expenditures)
• Safe Schools (Building Evaluation and Planning)
• Student Transportation Analysis
• Food Service 
• Human Resource Management

Procurement Review and Consultation: Evaluate Procurement Methods and Develop Requests for Proposals to Save Time and Money.

Policy Review: Assist with the Review and Development of Local Policies and Administrative Regulations.

Collaborative Service Coverage Through Devopar Consultants: In Some Cases, it is Difficult to Find One Interim Leader for a Vacancy. Devopar Consulting Offers a Model Where Multiple Consultants and Partners Can Be Assigned to Cover the Critical Daily Functions. Under a Hybrid Work Structure, Devopar Consultants May Be Utilized to Complete Key Tasks Ensuring the School District Meets Its Obligations Around Compliance and Legal Mandates. Through a Collaborative Effort, the Responsibilities of That Vacancy Will Be Reviewed, and a Plan Will Be Developed to Cover These Key Functions Until the Position is Filled. This Service Will Be Billed on an Hourly Rate Model.

Labor Negotiation Support: The Most Significant Cost Driver in Any Organization is Salary and Benefit Costs. In Most School Districts, the Establishment of Human Capital Costs Happen as Part of the Collective Bargaining Process. Devopar Offers an Experienced Team Who Can Serve as a Consultative Partner with the School District Negotiations Team.

Financial Analysis and Budgeting: Review Annual Revenue Streams and Provide a Detailed Expense Analysis. Provide Guidance on Budgeting Models and Financial Management Strategies.