The Challenge
The Challenges of Inefficient and Labor-Intensive Charging
Hernando County School District, serving 24 schools in Florida, faced a challenging landscape of device charging solutions before partnering with JAR Systems. Over the years, charging solutions have been purchased under different administrations, resulting in a fragmented and inefficient setup for the district.
One major obstacle was the labor-intensive process required to prepare charging carts. IT technicians were burdened with manually wiring AC adapters into each cart, consuming valuable time and resources. The district also struggled with frequent loss or theft of charging AC adapters, which rendered carts unusable and disrupted classroom readiness.
“Our previous charging methods were a mess. It was not coordinated or cohesive in any way, most of which did not meet our needs, and it was in desperate need of improvement.”
Joseph Amato
Director of Technology and Information Services
Hernando County School District
The Solution
Elevate USB-C Charging Carts & Open6 USB-C Charging Stations
JAR Systems introduced the district to the Elevate USB-C Charging Carts and Open6 USB-C Charging Stations with Active Charge Power Banks, providing streamlined, plug-and-play solutions designed to eliminate the need for manual wiring, increase instructional time, and prevent equipment loss. Regarding quick deployment with the new solutions, Joseph Amato, Director of Technology and Information Services, explained, “We can take the carts directly from the truck, unpack them, and they go right into the classroom and are fully operational.”
Key benefits include:
- Built-in Quick-Sense USB-C Charging Hubs eliminated the need for the IT team to wire carts and replace costly AC adapters.
- Plug-and-play deployment reduced IT setup time, allowing the charging solutions to move directly from delivery into classrooms, fully operational for teachers and students.
- Secure, overnight charging kept devices safe and ensured students started each day with fully charged technology.
Partnership & Support: World-Class Customer Service That Goes the Extra Mile
From the very first interaction with Hernando County School District, JAR Systems stood out for its commitment to quality and customer care. When an early glitch arose, caused by third-party devices, JAR Systems immediately stepped in, contacted the device vendor, and helped the district resolve the issue swiftly.
- Instantaneous response times
- Proactive, transparent communication
- Hands-on problem solving that went beyond expectations
“JAR Systems has the best customer service response I’ve ever received from any vendor in the 30 years I’ve been doing this.”
Joseph Amato
Director of Technology and Information Services
Hernando County School District
The Impact
Lower Costs, Higher Efficiency, and Greater Reliability
Hernando County School District led a strategic shift that transformed how devices are managed across its schools. Faced with outdated, fragmented systems and rising labor costs, the district took action to streamline operations and prioritize student readiness.
Through the partnership with JAR Systems, the district achieved:
- Significant labor savings—IT teams no longer spend hundreds of hours wiring or rewiring charging carts, freeing up time for bigger initiatives.
- Increased device uptime—Students arrive at school each day with fully charged devices, ready for learning and testing.
- Reduced replacement costs—Quick-Sense USB-C Charging Technology eliminated the need for AC adapter costs and replacements.
- Secure overnight storage and charging—Especially critical after transitioning 1:1 devices back into classrooms.
“It’s made a night and day difference in getting these things deployed and in use. We know we have a partner—not just someone selling us a product.”
Joseph Amato
Director of Technology and Information Services
Hernando County School District
The JAR Systems Difference
Joseph Amato at Hernando County School District credits JAR Systems with delivering not only innovative and effective solutions, but an exceptional customer experience. From seamless, plug-and-play deployment to responsive, hands-on support, JAR Systems delivered a level of service that empowered the district to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve classroom readiness.
“JAR Systems has helped us reduce labor and deployment costs while increasing accessibility in the classroom—all within our budgetary constraints. JAR Systems stands behind the solutions that they sell and resolves issues quickly with a customer service standard that is unparalleled.
Joseph Amato,
Director of Technology and Information Services.
Struggling to Integrate Your School's Devices?
If you already have devices, but you are finding it hard to integrate them into the classroom, JAR Systems can help by providing affordable solutions that will efficiently charge and manage your devices. Click below to learn more about how JAR Systems can help you achieve successful integration and utilization of your devices.
