Powering Public Education with
Better Data
Michigan’s largest intermediate school district partnered with Commence to unlock the full value of their data—powering faster decisions, smoother workflows, and stronger support for students.
Solving Legacy Challenges
Wayne RESA, Michigan’s largest intermediate school district, supports 33 school districts and 103 public school academies across Wayne County. But legacy systems, manual processes, and siloed information were slowing public education down. Staff spent valuable time searching for documents, troubleshooting outdated tech, and managing paper workflows instead of focusing on student success.
Public sector organizations across the country face the same challenge: How do you modernize without disrupting critical services?
Commence is leading a district-wide digital transformation—replacing legacy infrastructure with secure, scalable, and cloud-based systems designed to lighten the administrative load and strengthen support across schools.
The Systems Behind Wayne RESA’s
Data Transformation
At Commence, we’re delivering human-centered data solutions, tailored to the unique needs of education agencies:
Workflow
Automation
Reducing delays and manual handoffs.
Redaction &
Data Extraction
Protecting privacy and speeding up insights.
Custom
Interface Development
Custom dashboard built to track outreach.
Document Digitization
& OCR
Turning paper records into searchable, usable data.
DX Engage
Content Management
Secure cloud-based access to critical documents.
eSignature
Integration
Streamlining approvals and authorizations.
Smarter Systems. Stronger Schools.
When public institutions modernize, everyone benefits. Students receive better support. Educators gain more time. Administrators work more efficiently. Data becomes a tool for equity and insight—not an obstacle.
By transforming decades of fragmented data into streamlined, accessible systems, Wayne RESA is:
- Reducing administrative overhead
- Reclaiming staff time for more strategic initiatives
- Minimizing reliance on in-house IT experts
- Enabling faster access to critical documents and records
- Advancing student support by empowering the educators behind them
Wayne RESA is excited by the opportunity to work with Commence. Their platform is a scalable and sustainable solution for Michigan public schools. Participating schools gain an affordable, committed and collaborative support model to drive digitization of analog data and accelerate the digital transformation of operations.
Kurt Rheaume
Sr. Executive Director, IT Solutions, Wayne RESA
Trusted by Public Institutions Nationwide
At Commence, we’ve helped public sector partners—from local school systems to federal agencies—digitize billions of records, automate complex workflows, and unlock the full value of their data. With 20+ years of experience, infrastructure that processes over 8 million pages per day, and a team powered by purpose, we deliver proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope.
Ready to modernize your operations?
Whether you’re a Michigan school district looking to leverage our cooperative contract or another organization seeking smarter document management, we’d love to connect.
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