Concordis Mission
Our mission is to walk side by side with Classical Christian schools, equipping them to fulfill their mission Through strategic partnership and behind-the-scenes support, we provide the administrative, academic, and discipleship tools schools need to thrive We help schools cultivate operational excellence and Christlike culture ensuring that educational institutions stand strong and serve faithfully for generations to come
It is our pleasure to partner with Firm Foundations Academy Northwest in the 2025-2026 academic year!
Consultant Services
To ensure consistent guidance and accountability, our consultants meet weekly with school leadership, providing space to clarify priorities, address challenges, and chart next steps. The services outlined below reflect our commitment to equipping leaders to strengthen every area of their school within a classical Christian framework.
Establishing Strong Foundations
● Philosophy & Mission Development
● Curriculum design and alignment (Classical & Christian Education focus)
● Clarification of distinctives and theological foundations
Family & Student Support
● Parent and board workshops on classical Christian education philosophy
● Discipleship and discipline planning with families
● Academic planning and student success coaching
Teacher Training and Professional Development
This service provides individualized and team-based coaching for teachers rooted in the classical Christian tradition. Coaches observe classrooms, offer feedback, vet lesson plans, and guide teachers in refining pedagogy Emphasis is placed on formative assessment, classroom management, good discussions, and fostering a Christ-centered learning environment. Teacher coaching also includes spiritual encouragement and vocational development
Special Needs Consulting
This service supports schools in developing thoughtful, grace-filled strategies for students with diverse learning needs
Consulting may include:
● Policy and procedure development, documentation and support plan design (IEP-style support in a classical christian framework)
● Staff training on accommodations and modifications, and strategies for keeping the standard within a classical christian framework
● Optional meetings with faculty and family to create discipleship plans between the home and school
● Coordination with specialists and therapists
Accreditation Preparation and Compliance Guidance
Concordis provides experienced mentorship to schools pursuing or renewing accreditation through ACCS, or other accrediting bodies
Support includes:
● Document review
● Process mapping
● Leadership coaching
● Timeline management
Mentors help schools interpret standards, prepare for site visits, and articulate how their mission and operations align with classical Christian benchmarks of excellence.
Board Training and Strategic Planning
Concordis offers strategic guidance and stewardship support tailored to classical and Christian school boards This includes training on board roles and responsibilities, stewardship that goes beyond governance, effective policy development, and cultivating a unified vision Consultants may also assist with board evaluations, conflict resolution, long-range planning, and onboarding new members to ensure alignment with the school's mission and cultural distinctive
Financial Services
Concordis provides comprehensive financial services designed to establish strong systems, ensure accuracy, and promote the ongoing growth of your school. From setting up essential accounting and donor management tools to managing payroll, bill payments, and monthly reporting, our team supports schools with the structure and expertise needed for long-term sustainability
Below is an outline of the annual services we provide
Financial Systems Set Up & Design
● Set up and pay for Accounting Software (currently Quickbooks Online)
● Set up and pay for Payroll Processing Software (currently QBO Payroll)
● Set up and pay for Bill Payment processor (QBO Bill Pay
● Set up Financial Forms and Workflows in School management Software (ClassReach)
● Set up and pay for Donor Management Software (Giving Fuel)
● Set up and pay for online Board Dashboard reporting software tool (G Accon)
Banking & Credit Cards
● Set up Banking / Credit Card Feeds into Quickbooks Online,
● Post transactions in QBO from bank feed based on accounting data submitted/approved by school
● Monthly Bank Reconciliation done for Checking, Credit Card, and Savings accounts in QBO
Bill Payment
● Process bills for payment through QBO, pending school’s reviewal and approval
● Set up Vendors in QBO
● As applicable, set up 1099 Vendors in QBO - school will need to provide W9 for all vendors / contractors.
● Facilitate filing 1099s, pending school review for accuracy, in January per IRS guidelines.
Donor Data Management
● Create, Design, and publish Giving Fuel donation landing pages to be embedded into the school's website
● Record all manual (offline) donations received into Giving Fuel, creating donor profiles
● Facilitate filing annual donor letters, pending school review for accuracy, in January per IRS guidelines
Accounts Receivable / Revenue Billing
● Create Customers in QBO (Parents, donors, etc ) as needed to track invoices and payments for accounting purposes.
● Record all deposits from online tuition and fee payment portal
Payroll & Tax Compliance
● Set up payroll processing workflow tools in ClassReach
● Prepare draft payroll summary review per each payroll cycle (semi-monthly 15th / 30th)
● Facilitate review of payroll from school Administrative team
● Add new employees to Payroll Processor as needed, inviting employees to set up accounts, direct deposit, and tax information directly into the payroll system
● Facilitate school setting up and filing monthly and quarterly payroll tax withholdings for state and federal purposes
Monthly Reporting
● Attend monthly Finance Committee meetings with either Lead Bookkeeper and/or Director of Finance monthly, or as needed during the onboarding phase
● Generate Monthly Board Dashboard detailing Admissions, Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and other key analytical data to be reviewed in meeting and shared with the Board or Finance Committee.
Human Resource Services
We understand that your most valuable asset is your people Concordis partners with school leadership to provide comprehensive human resource services designed to foster a thriving faculty and staff that is deeply invested in the ongoing growth and success of your school community Below is an outline of our annual services.
Hiring Systems
Our HR team streamlines your hiring process through customized Faculty Inquiry Forms, which are linked to your school website, along with job descriptions When the school chooses to move forward with a candidate, we record a “teaching audition” as part of the vetting process. The school decides which candidates to advance to an interview, and makes the final decision on hiring
Application & Faculty Onboarding Process
We build your onboarding infrastructure tailored applicant forms, structured HR folders on our Concordis Shared Drive, and clear applicant pipelines We manage folders for current staff, previous employees, and applicants (both hired and declined) so nothing falls through the cracks
Screening Process
Once you’re ready to hire, we guide candidates through background checks and mandatory child safety training through Protect My Ministry, ensuring compliance and peace of mind for your leadership team Volunteers and substitutes are also fully processed through our system, with flexible payment options to fit your school’s policy
Contract Management
We create a custom contract template unique to your school All contracts are processed efficiently via Docusign, where we also manage a folder for your
contracts.
HR File Management
Our team keeps your HR files current updating records, tracking applicant status, managing background check logs, and maintaining easy-to-use Google Sheets to give your school real-time insight into staffing and compliance