The Power of Partnership: Managing Vendor Accountability to Safeguard Budgets and Improve Outcomes (FETC 2025)

When investing in new EdTech solutions, superintendents put their trust and their students’ futures in the hands of vendors. Ensuring they deliver on their promises means we must hold ourselves and our partners more accountable. Join us for an engaging and informative session that empowers superintendents to navigate the complex landscape of EdTech partnerships with confidence and integrity, helping you protect your budget and ensure accountability. We’ll explore key topics such as contract negotiation tactics, establishing clear expectations and deliverables, monitoring progress and performance metrics, and resolving disputes effectively. You’ll gain valuable knowledge and tools to: -Develop robust contracts that protect your district’s interests and outline measurable outcomes. -Establish clear communication channels and regular checkpoints to track vendor progress. -Implement performance metrics and benchmarks to evaluate the effectiveness of solutions and make real-time. improvements.

Join us for this 45 minute session at FTCE 2025 in South 230D

Presenters

• Corinne Hayes, Assistant Superintendent – Southwest Local Schools (OH)
• Stace Orso, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching & Learning – Loveland City Schools (OH)
• Marni Durham, Assistant Superintendent – Butler Tech (OH)