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Seminole ISD considers switch from PowerSchool to Skyward after PEIMS, registration and integration issues
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Glen Teal raised concerns about the district's PowerSchool student information system, citing PEIMS reporting, registration problems and ParentSquare integration failures. He said Skyward is a possible alternative used by many districts and is reportedly less expensive and more stable; no decision was made.
During an informational item, Superintendent Dr. Glen Teal described multiple operational concerns with the district's current PowerSchool student information system. He cited difficulties with PEIMS data management, student registration workflows and failed integrations with ParentSquare, and said vendor customer service had been slow to resolve problems.
Dr. Teal proposed examining Skyward — a consolidated system used by other districts — which he said generally reports fewer issues and would be less expensive than the district's current contract. The item was informational; trustees did not vote to change systems at this meeting.
