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Citrus schools choose Focus for student information system; migration to take about a year
Summary
After a multi‑vendor review, the Citrus County School Board approved a master student data privacy agreement and purchase of Focus student information software, with a projected one‑year migration and 2026–27 go‑live.
The Citrus County School Board approved purchasing Focus as the district’s next student information system (SIS) and authorized a master student data privacy agreement at its June meeting.
District staff presented a multi‑stage review that compared Focus, PowerSchool, Skyward (current SIS) and other platforms. The committee — made up of teachers, counselors, principals, data staff and other stakeholders — rated Focus highest for a modern, Florida‑aware platform, unlimited data migration and built‑in early‑warning tools.
Why it matters: the change affects how teachers enter grades and how families register students; staff said the…
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