For fiscal 2000, the district had issued 9,494 requisitions through March 2000. This volume level combined with manual processes, incomplete information and lack of experience with the new software has caused a significant problem with vendor payment. Training is also an important component and is viewed as a continuous process. Due to the shortened implementation timeframe, not all business processes or training activities were thoroughly covered in the initial 154 training sessions provided to staff. However, all critical issues were addressed.
Training is implemented following the software module installation schedule.
As each module was added, staff development was provided for the staff using that particular module. Over the next three months, the remaining modules were installed and the respective staff trained. Training continues in this manner as modules are added to the system. Enhance the Comprehensive Information Management System training to include the capabilities of specific modules in the system. The district has invested significantly in the administrative applications and needs to adequately train its personnel to be effective and efficient users of the software.