Solution Showcase for the Microsoft Office System Technical Overview and Benefits Increasing Student Achievement and Sharing Instructional Best Practices Using the Microsoft Office System September 2005

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 1 Teacher Feedback Assignments Reporting Testing Homework The Need for a Student Achievement Solution Teachers are overwhelmed and unable to accomplish core tasks, let alone focus on additional improvements Administrators have a lack of visibility into school system progress and trends Students struggle with a lack of teacher availability and interaction Lack of a solution today creates challenges for teachers, administrators, and students Students Administrators Teachers Teachers, administrators, and students require new ways to improve communication and collaboration in order to meet growing student achievement requirements Conferences

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 2 Student Achievement Solution Description Improved teacher/student collaboration Easier online assessment More effective student progress tracking Benefits Teachers, administrators, and students will benefit from a student achievement solution built using the Microsoft Office System Less time managing paperwork and process, more time teaching and working with students More time with teachers learning and improving academic skills Students Administrators Teachers Improved visibility into school system performance, trends, and student and teacher needs Teacher Feedback Assignments Reporting Conferences Testing Homework

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 3 Purchasing Employee Vendor The Non-Service Purchasing Environment Standardized process Tends to be less complex than most service-related purchases Business Landscape

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 4 Vendor Employee Purchasing Prepayment and Contract Approvals Reporting and Analysis Procurement Request Statement of Work Contract Creation Purchase Order Generation Legal Department Senior Leadership Employees Executive Manager Vendor Management Team Preferred Vendor Directory The Need for a Services Procurement Solution Inability to consistently select the best vendor for service delivery Services vendor management is costly and time-consuming Inability to understand all the costs associated with services Purchasing services is too complex and difficult to manage Business Problems

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 5 PurchasingVendor Prepayment and Contract Approvals Reporting and Analysis Procurement Request Statement of Work Contract Creation Purchase Order Generation Services Procurement Solution Description Improve contract and regulatory compliance Reduce prices paid for services Shorten procurement and fulfillment cycles Reduce administrative costs Enhance responsiveness to employee, supply chain partners and customers Solution Benefits Preferred Vendor Directory Employee

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 6 Addressing the Challenges Potential Solution BenefitsBusiness Challenges

The Need for a Solution Solution Description Microsoft Office System Next Steps 7 Addressing the Challenges Potential Solution BenefitsBusiness Challenges Product introduction delays due to extended engineering change processes Compromised product quality Disjointed business process High operating costs Slow response to market changes and customer demands Low customer satisfaction because of slow engineering response Improve productivity Accelerate time to market Use notifications and alerts to speed changes Capture and track all relevant design changes in one location Improve product quality Use analysis tools to provide insight into recurring tasks Reduce costs Use existing software and technology that users are already familiar with