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Board members press administrators about PowerSchool renewals and nonworking attendance module

Coatesville Area SD Board committees (Operations, Finance, Education, Policy) · July 9, 2025
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Education and operations committee members questioned why PowerSchool renewals include multiple add‑ons, and staff said some add‑ons are administrative tools; staff and Mr. Oliver said coding work may let the district use an attendance bundle at no extra cost this year or the district will seek a credit if it cannot be made to work.

Committee members pressed staff on PowerSchool annual renewals, a packet item presented July 8 listing applicant tracking, enrollment registration, mobile connector, predictive enrollment, SIS and records at a total cost of $188,144.57.

Board members asked whether the packet covers all PowerSchool products, why the district pays for multiple add‑ons and whether an upgrade to the full PowerSchool suite would be simpler than maintaining many plugins. Staff explained the…

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