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Board renews PowerSchool maintenance and support to continue SIS services
Summary
The board unanimously approved the district’s annual renewal of PowerSchool maintenance and support; IT staff said PowerSchool remains the best fit after recent vendor reviews, though other SIS vendors were considered.
Shawnee Heights trustees voted 6–0 Thursday to approve annual maintenance and support renewal for PowerSchool, the district’s student information system (SIS).
Austin Dinger, speaking for IT, said the district reviews SIS options periodically and that last year staff evaluated PowerSchool, Infinite Campus and Skyward. He said several PowerSchool modules (including HR/talent management) are used districtwide, and that switching vendors would require replacing or re‑sourcing additional services. IT staff recommended renewing maintenance and support to retain vendor support for the SIS and related integrations.
Motion and vote: The motion to approve the PowerSchool maintenance and support renewal was moved by Christie (last name not specified in the transcript) and seconded by Sarah Daugherty; the vote was 6–0 in favor.
Board members asked how often the district reviews alternatives; IT staff said systems are reviewed annually or semiannually and that Skyward could be considered as it evolves. No contract amount was discussed at the meeting.
