>Our Solutions > Human Capital Management > Absence & Time K-12 Absence and Time Management Software to Keep Classrooms Covered Track absences, place the right substitute fast, and ensure payroll is correct the first time. One system built for schools — to help you protect learning, cut busywork, and stay compliant. Get Started Executive Summary K-12 absence management in 2026 requires an integrated approach that connects substitute placement directly to payroll and compliance tracking. By automating the fill-rate lifecycle—from the teacher’s initial log to the final reconciliation—districts can ensure uninterrupted student learning while reducing administrative labor costs by up to 20%. See who’s out, find a qualified substitute in minutes, and make payroll so much easier with Frontline Absence & Time. Create an absence, notify qualified substitutes instantly, and sync time and leave on every timesheet with no duplicate data entry. See trends, spot gaps, and stay compliant with school-specific rules. Absence & Substitute Management Teachers log absences, and the system quickly matches them with the right substitutes. Keep your sub pool engaged and fill more classrooms, faster. Explore Absence Management Time & Attendance Automatically apply K-12 pay rules, connect leave with timesheets, and send payroll-ready data — no manual rekeying required. Explore Time & Attendance FRONTLINE EDUCATION MOBILE APP Manage Absences and Time from Your Phone Create an absence, approve time, and let substitutes pick up jobs in real time with our secure mobile app. Faster fills, fewer gaps. Explore the Mobile App Human Capital Analytics for Absence Management Track fill rates, trends, and benchmarks across sites and roles. Anticipate staffing needs, cut down on unfilled jobs before they happen, and make decisions based on data, not guesswork. Explore Human Capital Analytics With You at Every Step — Today and Tomorrow Imagine spending fewer hours calling substitutes, reviewing timesheets, and creating compliance reports. Automate the busywork, access district-wide benchmarks, and free your team to focus on strategy. That’s the power of Frontline, trusted by more than 80,000 schools. Related Insights Explore Absences & Subs Insights Teacher Absences & Subs What Your Toughest Days Say About Your Sub System Teacher Absences & Subs When the Signals Are There, But the System Isn’t: Rebuilding Retention by Connecting What Matters Teacher Absences & Subs “Payroll Week Is the Worst” (and Other Things Your Team Shouldn’t Have to Say) Teacher Absences & Subs Talk Data to Me: Accurately Predicting District Absences Start Your Frontline Journey Here. Fill out our quick form below to get connected with a Frontliner. Together, let’s explore how our Absence & Time solutions can perfectly align with your unique needs.
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