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School Finance Resource Center
Access exclusive insights, tools, and strategies created by and for K-12 finance leaders. Whether you’re optimizing budgets or navigating evolving regulations, this is your go-to destination for financial clarity and operational control.
Trusted by K-12 Districts and School Finance Leaders
We Know School Finance is More Than Numbers
We partner with K-12 CFOs every day to help solve the real-world challenges you’re facing. From shrinking margins to growing complexity—we get it.
2.7M
student enrollment decline projected 2022 – 2031, which could translate to billions of dollars in lost revenue for public schools.
(Source: National Center for Education Statistics)
Manual Processes and Inefficiency
Legacy systems and spreadsheets create bottlenecks and duplicate work. With teams stretched thin, administrative overhead drains time and resources that should be focused on students.
Disjointed Systems and Data Silos
Disconnected tools mean disconnected insights. Financial planning and forecasting suffer when your data lives in too many places—or in formats that don’t talk to each other.
Rising Costs and Budget Constraints
Balancing increasing operational demands with static funding isn’t getting easier. CFOs need solutions that help reduce costs, control spending, and stretch every dollar.
At LINQ, we’re building a better way forward. Our ERP solutions simplify district operations, centralize payments and purchasing, and help you manage every dollar with precision.
Tools and Resources
Essential Resources for K-12 CFOs and School Finance Leaders
Get the strategies, tools, and insights built for today’s K-12 finance leaders. From smarter budgeting and compliance to cutting costs and improving forecasts, these resources help you tackle complexity and strengthen your district’s financial future.
LINQ Lessons: Maximizing Funding
LINQ CFO BJ Ryan shares practical strategies for maximizing funding, reducing financial strain, and helping K-12 districts stretch every dollar further.
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“Thinking about a two-year budget instead of just one year at a time makes all the difference.”
John Gilchrest , Former Director of Finance & Support Staff HR
Kenowa Hills Public Schools, MI
Centralize Everything. Control More.
From purchasing and budgeting to payments and reporting, LINQ helps finance teams reduce complexity and stay in control—without adding to their workload.
Gain a Single Source of Truth
Simplify tasks, automate workflows, and eliminate human error with data that syncs automatically.
Drive Decisions with Real-Time Data
Get the information you need, when you need it. Whether at your desk or on the go, your data is always up to date.
Get Total Clarity for Peace of Mind
See the big picture in your data with advanced analysis so you can make decisions with confidence.
Get Complete Position Control
Easily input, maintain, and update employee information across your district. Seamlessly manage changes and advancements.
Untangle Payroll Complexity
Get the information you need, when you need it. Whether at your desk or on the go, your data is always up to date.
Provide an Employee Portal
Let employees view and update their own information via an intuitive, secure employee portal.
Boost Efficiency and Visibility
Get all the information you need in real-time to make informed decisions in the moment and get orders entered on time.
De-Stress Vendor Management
Manage vendors, suppliers, and contracts in one central location. Track performance and use the information to negotiate deals.
Get Worry-Free Compliance
Centralized buying makes it easier to maintain compliance with purchasing policies and ever-changing regulations.
Hit the Ground Running
Start configuring your solution right away with an intuitive interface designed to support easy implementation and adoption.
Get Reporting Built for K-12 Finance
Forget workarounds and compliance stress. LINQ ERP is purpose-built for school and district finance leaders.
Forecast and Scale with Confidence
Gain advanced analytics to help you make sense of your data, project future budgets, and make decisions that support student success.
Featured Customer Spotlight
Making a Difference for Students
Meet the people putting students first to make mealtime the best part of the day.
With a dedication to improving operational efficiency across the district, Moore Public Schools CFO BJ Ryan’s mission is to deliver more budget and resources to the classroom.
“I create as many operational efficiencies within our department as we possibly can because I know that every dollar I spend is a dollar that’s not being spent on teachers in front of students.”
BJ Ryan, CFO
Moore Public Schools
Let’s Power the Future of K12 Finance, Together
Whether you’re ready for a platform demo or just exploring smarter ways to lead, we’re here to help.
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