Case Study: Montclair Kimberley Academy streamlines SIS implementation with Veracross

The Secret to a Successful SIS Implementation at Montclair Kimberley Academy

Montclair Kimberley Academy, a Pre-K through grade 12 independent day school in Montclair, New Jersey, needed to successfully replace its student information system and manage a complex schoolwide implementation. In 2020, the school chose Veracross for its SIS, along with LMS, admissions, and accounting solutions, and focused on aligning staff, leadership, and families around the transition.

Veracross supported MKA’s rollout by helping the school establish clear roles with a RACI chart, secure an executive sponsor in the Head of School, and maintain strong communication with stakeholders through newsletters, guidebooks, and walkthrough videos. The result was a smoother SIS implementation, even amid COVID-19 disruptions, with clearer accountability, better internal buy-in, and less confusion for families and staff.

Montclair Kimberley Academy

Bill Stites

Director of Technology