[Lias] School administration - please advice

[Gianluca Jandelli]

Thank you for your reply. I have already done what you suggested but I tend
to get lost with all the options available, databases, compatibility,
language...
I also would like to know what solution is adopted by other Australian
educational institutions.

Gianluca

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Simovic" <jsimovic at rydesc-h.schools.nsw.edu.au>
To: "Gianluca Jandelli" <gjandelli at optusnet.com.au>
Sent: Friday, December 05, 2003 12:02 AM
Subject: RE: [Lias] School administration - please advice


> head over to http://sourceforge.net and do a search for school, crm etc.
you will find wht you are looking for there.
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Gianluca Jandelli [mailto:gjandelli at optusnet.com.au]
> Sent: Thu 12/4/2003 10:21 PM
> To: lias at lists.linux.org.au
> Cc:
> Subject: [Lias] School administration - please advice
>
>
> I am setting up a small training school in Sydney. I would like to setup
administration and web site on Linux and other Open Source software.
Teaching itself does not require computer systems.
>
> In simple terms, apart from general office functionality, the 3 main
requirements are:
>
> 1) CRM system for front office administration to keep track of students
records and enquiries. There is no e-learning, attendance or scoring
involved, just very basic school administration with some secretary duties
as well for general enquiries.
>
> 2) Project Management system for planning, scheduling, equipment tracking,
resources and costs management. Following the School syllabus, the Head of
Resources has to procure loan equipment from suppliers, combine it with
tutor's own schedule and produce a weekly schedule for 6 classes.
>
> 3) Fund Accounting system. I have been looking at RDA's Xpert and
MicroBUDGET-GUI. Has anyone got any experience on them?
>
> These 3 packages probably require to exchange some data among them.
>
> Lacking Linux experience myself, I am having problems to find my way among
a labyrinth of software. I will hire a developer to "assemble" software and
setup the system. My next step will be to put an ad on the job list.
>
> What do other schools use? What is your personal experience?
> Your advice is greatly appreciated.
> I thank you in advance,
>
> Gianluca
>
>
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