It is the shift from physical record-keeping to a cloud-based Document Management System. Instead of printing thousands of circulars, you send PDFs via App. Instead of triplicate fee receipts, you issue digitally signed E-Receipts. This isn't just about saving trees; it's about creating an Audit-Proof, Searchable Digital Archive of your school's data.
Draft notice in Word → Print 2000 copies.
Distribute to classes (Loss of teaching time).
Parents miss it in the bag. No acknowledgement.
Type notice in Admin Dashboard.
Click "Send". Delivered to 2000 Parents instantly.
Track "Seen" status in real-time. Zero paper.
The Cost: SMS packs cost ₹0.15/unit. A typical school spends ₹1 Lakh+ annually.
The Fix: Unlimited, free Push Notifications for Attendance, Fees, and Homework.
The Cost: Paper, toner, and photocopier maintenance for daily notices.
The Fix: Send PDFs, Images, and Voice Notes directly to the Parent App.
The Cost: Printing physical diaries costs ~₹150 per student.
The Fix: A "Daily Log" feature where teachers post homework. Parents check it on their phone.
The Cost: Storing thousands of carbon-copy receipt books for 7 years (Audit rule).
The Fix: Digital receipts stored in the cloud. Easy to search, impossible to lose.
The Cost: Data entry operators manually typing form data into Excel.
The Fix: Parents fill the data online. It flows directly into your student database.
The Cost: Fuel pilferage due to unmonitored manual logbooks.
The Fix: GPS-integrated digital logs for accurate distance and fuel tracking.
| Expense Category | Traditional Cost | SchoolDeck Cost | Net Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk SMS Packs | ₹ 90,000 / yr | ₹ 0 | ₹ 90,000 |
| Printing Diaries | ₹ 1,50,000 / yr | ₹ 0 | ₹ 1,50,000 |
| Circulars & Stationery | ₹ 60,000 / yr | ₹ 0 | ₹ 60,000 |
| Report Card Printing | ₹ 40,000 / yr | ₹ 0 | ₹ 40,000 |
| TOTAL ANNUAL SAVINGS | ₹ 3,40,000 | ₹ 0 | ₹ 3.4 Lakhs / Year |
*Estimates based on average SMS DLT rates and printing costs in India.
Yes. Digital receipts generated by SchoolDeck include a unique transaction ID, digital signature, and QR code, making them fully valid for financial audits and tax purposes.
For the <5% of parents without smartphones, you can still send SMS or print outs selectively. The goal is to reduce the bulk cost, not eliminate communication options.
Much more secure than paper. Physical registers can be burnt, lost, or damaged by water. SchoolDeck data is encrypted (SSL) and backed up daily on the cloud.