Haverford Township SD recommends LinkIt as new district data system; annual cost ~$84,868

A district committee recommended LinkIt on Feb. 5 as the preferred data‑management platform to replace the incumbent system. Administrators said the review began in August, included five vendors and separate rubrics for administrators and teachers, and that LinkIt ranked highest for dashboards and reporting, assessment creation and interoperability.

Miss Carter, who led the vendor review process, told the board the platform scored highest for how teachers can customize dashboards and for a parent‑facing interface that could make student data more accessible and meaningful to families. Doctor Hayes said LinkIt’s interoperability with neighboring districts and DCIU consortia was a key factor because it enables future data sharing and comparative analyses.

The administration presented cost estimates: LinkIt would cost $84,867.50 annually with an expected annual increase of about 3%. Staff said implementation would proceed in phases over the summer if the board approves funding in the 2026–27 budget, with tiered training for administrators, teachers and (as needed) parent outreach and data‑literacy supports. Board members asked for sample dashboards and details about what parent access would look like; administrators agreed to provide interface samples and a training plan ahead of an action vote.

Supporters emphasized the potential to reduce manual spreadsheet work, centralize assessment creation and improve teachers’ ability to disaggregate data for instruction. At least one board member said the parent‑facing element was worth the cost differential, while others requested more detail on what data families would see and what training would be included.

If approved, staff said LinkIt would be implemented over the summer and fully used in the 2026–27 school year.