2026 INCTO Clinic

Discover how a strategic shared-services agreement can revitalize district infrastructure while optimizing fiscal resources. In this session, Superintendent Trent McCormick and Technology Director Ben Burris share their firsthand experience rebuilding technology departments across multiple districts.
The presenters will break down the dual benefits of this model: achieving significant cost savings for school corporations while providing increased compensation for the director. Burris will provide a deep dive into the operational logistics of managing two distinct districts simultaneously, while McCormick offers the administrative perspective on overseeing a shared-services agreement from the superintendent?s office.
Key Takeaways:
The Financial Win-Win: Learn how to structure an agreement that reduces district overhead while offering a more competitive salary for top-tier talent.
Operational Logistics: Strategies for managing dual calendars, distinct staff cultures, and competing technical priorities without burnout.
Administrative Oversight: Guidance for Superintendents on drafting, implementing, and evaluating a shared-services contract.
Scalable Infrastructure: How to use shared leadership to standardize and modernize technology across district lines.