Charter School Software Press Release

Ease of use and flexibility are qualities that everyone looks for in software. Charter School Software by Olmsted Office Systems is a local network and web accounting system for schools. As private schools have specific accounting requirements, this series of programs has been developed.
 
These programs are customizable, work on the web, and all source code is included.  The system is network ready. This program has been in use for five years and allows teachers to enter and view data from their homes, parent locations or remote sites. The purchase order allows student materials to be ordered on the web. The programs allow an excel spreadsheet to be created from any of the data for reporting purposes. The software can communicate with other programs through Access, Excel, or SQL.
 
Major programs:
Student records…Enter student name, address and cumulative file information. Keep master agreements, grades and transcripts. Create queries and reports as needed.
 
Libray... Check out books to students and staff. Scan barcodes and print barcodes for books issued. Return books to stock and keep real time status of library for all departments.
 

Web- Maintain current list of school forms. Keep databases current for viewing.

The download section contains all the forms for the school.

Discussion is a threaded discussion for all to use.
Classes is a list of the classes and topics.
Purchase order allows online ordering of supplies.
Student accounts shows what has been spent on each student.
Attendance allows online entry of attendance info.
Library allows online viewing of our books and materials.

We can convert most data from Quicken and other student records programs. Usually takes one or two days. You can use our servers for $100 per month, including one hour tech support. As with all our software, these programs can be customized, modified and personalized to the users wishes, as all source code is included. Any data can be downloaded to an Excel spreadsheet or Access database.

Other programs: more information on website http://www.5schools.com

Departments
Learning records
Registrar
Web interaction
Purchase orders
Accounting
Student billing

Key Benefits: Low cost of ownership. You own the code. The data is accessible. Network ready. The program is written in Microsoft Access. Data is in access or SQL server. There is a map of data files so data can be used at any time for any purpose.

Preliminaty pricing .Rent the program for $50 per month. If web access is desired, the total will be $100, including web site. The library can be rented for $50 p/m. See http://www.tahoeone.com/ to register name and check on website costs. The program with library will be $2,295 Olmsted will be available to assist with or do custom work.

Contact Information...

 
Company Name: Olmsted Office Systems
Telephone: 866-572-4665
FAX: 530-544-6778 
 
Postal address: 
PO Box 19968 So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96151
Physical address: 
1661 Fair Meadow Trail So. Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
 
Electronic mail...
General Information/Sales: michelle@5schools.com
Customer Support/Webmaster: mike@5schools.com
Website:: http://www.5schools.com/

The owner, Mike Olmsted is a CPA with 25 years experience in computer accounting systems. In 1972 he began marketing an accounting system written in Basic. In the 1980s he was one of the first clone computer system makers in California.

The following Microsoft classes have been attended...

SQL Server-How to install and configure. Topics covered were how to create databases and devices, write transact SQL statements, data integrity, indexes and system maintenance.

Small business Server-How to install and configure. Topics covered were how to install and configure Windows NT server, setup and manage network resources, including modem pools, shared fax resources and electronic mail.

Direct Access Summit. Microsoft's strategy for the coming year. Topics covered: Office/VBA solutions, SiteServer, NetShow, NT 4.0 and Windows98. We have trial software of all network products.