Skyward's applications are predominantly used by school district employees, such as superintendents, administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, nurses, business directors, technology coordinators, and human resources staff.
The study found that consolidation of the administration with an adjacent school district would achieve substantial administrative cost savings which varied by district.
The requirements cost the average school district $4,534 in additional supplies and software, $3,958 in professional development, and $25,211 in additional personnel costs, according to the survey.