In this episode of the Tyler Tech Podcast, Christine Vayda, business administrator for the Epping School District in Epping, New Hampshire, shares how a focus on efficiency has helped the district modernize operations across finance, HR, payroll, and onboarding.

Drawing on experience from multiple school districts, Christine discusses the challenges of manual, paper-based processes and why they are no longer sustainable for today’s business offices. She walks through how Epping has used connected systems and automation to reduce data entry, improve accuracy and transparency, and streamline everyday workflows — even with a small team wearing many hats.

The conversation highlights practical examples of modernization in action, including automated approval workflows, centralized budget tracking and reporting, and self-service tools that give employees real-time access to pay information, contracts, and leave requests. Christine also emphasizes the importance of training and communication in driving adoption, and how helping staff understand the purpose behind change builds trust and long-term buy-in.

This episode offers a grounded, real-world perspective on how school districts of any size can rethink long-standing processes, reduce administrative burden, and create more efficient operations that better support staff, leadership, and the community.

This episode also spotlights Tyler Connect 2026, where innovation and collaboration take center stage. Taking place April 7-10 at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. Connect brings together public sector professionals from across the country to explore new solutions, share ideas, and strengthen communities. It’s a week dedicated to learning, connection, and imagining what’s possible for the future of government technology. Explore registration details and early bird pricing in the show notes to start planning your Connect 2026 experience.

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Read: Let’s Empower, Collaborate, and Imagine at Connect 2026!

And learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources:

Download: Modern Governments Live in the Cloud
Watch: Paperless Processes Connect District’s Data
Read: TEA Winner: District Modernizes HR Processes
Read: 3 Ways Automation Transforms School AP Processes
Read: How Paperless HR Processes Build Trust in Data Accuracy
Read: 6 Tips for Managing School Finances in a Shifting Economy

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