Transition to New ERP and HCM Systems Link to this section

SFUSD is taking steps to transition from its current payroll, finance, and human resources systems—including EMPowerSF—to a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system called Frontline and a Human Capital Management Suite (HCM) called Red Rover. The target date for fully implementing these new systems is July 2025. 

**SFUSD is using Red Rover as our new Substitute Management platform as of August 15, 2024! Learn more.**

About Frontline and Red Rover Link to this section

Frontline CA ERP  Link to this section

  • An ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is software that manages the district's business processes.
  • It’s an integrated tool that helps manage the day-to-day activities and tasks related to SFUSD business.
  • The Frontline ERP will include all finance functions, all payroll and retirement functions, many functions of human resources, and an employee online portal.
  • Frontline ERP is the most used ERP system in California, used by over 55 percent of school districts and County Offices of Education in California. 

Red Rover K-12 HCM Suite

  • A Human Capital Management (HCM) software suite supports a range of human resource functions.
  • It’s an integrated tool that includes capabilities to manage the complete employee experience.
  • The Red Rover solution will include recruiting, onboarding, substitute management, absence management and time management.
  • Red Rover HCM Suite integrates well with the Frontline CA ERP.

This page was last updated on February 12, 2025