McKinney, Texas — Skyward has named McKinney ISD a 2027 Leader in Excellence Award winner. Over the past year, McKinney ISD has used Skyward to streamline operations, improve communication and create more efficient workflow across departments and campuses.

The implementation of Skyward resulted in significant time savings and increased efficiency. Automated workflows have enabled district staff to complete purchase orders within minutes and saved over $60,000 in paper. As a result, the district has seen positive district-wide effects by streamlining operations and helping staff focus on other priorities.

From the beginning, McKinney ISD approached the implementation with a mindset of innovation rather than adaptation to old practices. Instead of forcing the system to fit legacy processes, the district worked collaboratively to develop new and improved solutions that leveraged Skyward's capabilities. McKinney ISD has worked with peer districts to share Skyward best practices and help other districts get the most out of their operations with Skyward.