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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>On March 26th, you <SPAN style="COLOR: #00b050"><FONT color=#000000>may have</FONT> </SPAN>received a message from Joel Hill from PowerSchool that included information about an OASBO session on April 23<SUP>rd</SUP> regarding eFinancePLUS. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: red'>This presentation will be by school district treasurers and fiscal staff discussing their experiences with eFinancePlus! </SPAN></B><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: red'> <U>Y<B>our peers will be making the presentation and answering your questions.<o:p></o:p></B></U></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>You will hear and see directly from your colleagues using eFP:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol">·</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 7pt"> </SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>their experiences with the conversion process and the software<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: red'>You DO have a choice</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>...You have a choice to make about which financial software your district will use, and now is the time to make that choice! <STRONG><EM>Take time</EM></STRONG> <B><I>to learn about the options and make an informed decision.</I><o:p></o:p></B></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Three years ago the MCOECN selected eFinancePlus (eFP) as full service software option to be implemented and supported by ITCs. As of today, over 75 districts in Ohio (including traditional K-12 districts, ESCs, career centers and ITCs) are using eFP, or are in the process of converting to eFP. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>eFP districts are seeing the value in a full service software package. Without purchasing software or products from third-party vendors, districts have the ability to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>After the initial conversion, many districts are finding the savings on these products covers or is very close to covering the annual cost of the user fees for eFinancePLUS.</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Tahoma",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>The basic functionalities described above are only the beginning of what a full service software package can do. These sessions will emphasize the benefits of the software so you may make an informed decision about which direction your district will go: a basic accounting and payroll package. or a robust software that encompasses accounting, human resources, Ohio-specific reporting (including EMIS), fixed assets, budgeting, Cognos reporting writing capabilities <FONT color=#000000>and so much more.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Every district that has been through the eFP conversion process will say cleaning out old files, setting up a new software, and updating business processes to the 21<SUP>st</SUP> century is well worth the effort. While this does require additional time and effort, school districts are seeing vastly improved business operations in the treasurer’s office and districtwide. The easiest and least<FONT color=#000000> expensive path is not always the best path as most of us know from past experiences.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>Conversion and ongoing support from the ITCs is phenomenal. Converting to eFP has evolved into an efficient streamlined process, and the support after the conversion is what we expect from our ITC – exceptional!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>The schedule for the presentation is below. Although there is no charge for the presentation and you don't have to be registered for the Annual Workshop, we do ask that you click here </SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333'><A href="http://bit.ly/2IK9tev"><SPAN style="COLOR: #0563c1">http://bit.ly/2IK9tev</SPAN></A></SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'> to register so we may plan for the day. We are hoping you are able to attend all sessions, but the sessions are designed to be independent of each other if you are not able to attend all four. We are starting mid-morning to allow for drive time to Columbus Tuesday morning, and end early enough so you may to attend the OASBO CPIM sessions.</SPAN><SPAN style='FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Arial",sans-serif; BACKGROUND: white; COLOR: #333333'><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><U><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>You have a choice in software. MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></I></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>10:30 – 11:20 Overview of eFinancePlus<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>11:30 – 12:20 Human Resources/EMIS<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>1:10 – 2:00 Fund Accounting/Purchasing<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.5in"><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>2:20 – 3:00 Discussion of the eFP Journey – Is it worth it?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style='FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>We looking forward to seeing you on April 23<SUP>rd</SUP>!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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