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Board asks administration to research student-portal options after split survey results
Summary
Board members heard that a student-portal survey of high school students and teachers returned split responses; members asked administration to explore alternatives (eSchool, PowerSchool, Infinite Campus), costs, staff feedback and phone usability.
A board member presented results of a January survey of high school students and teachers showing mixed satisfaction with the district’s student portal and asked administrators to research alternative student-management systems.
"Both results are very split like almost 50/50," said Luchia (transcript spelling), who led the survey discussion and recommended administration investigate options. The board named three commonly considered products during discussion — eSchool, PowerSchool and Infinite Campus — and asked that administration return with information on costs, staff support, phone usability and how a switch would affect data transfer and existing integrations.
Administration noted the board does not pick the vendor directly; rather, the board approves any financial commitment. The presenters said several features that drive parent and student satisfaction (such as automated weekly grade emails and easier mobile navigation) should be part of the review. Board members directed the superintendent and staff to collect staff and student feedback, vendor options and cost estimates and to report back with a plan for next steps.
No procurement decision was made at the meeting; the request was for information and options.
