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Vendor Feedback Key
A=Available in Base Product
M = Available from Premium Module
CP=Available with Custom Programming
P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
3 B Function - Data Ability to enroll and manage adult ed, after school care, AP Testing etc, ie; Enrollment H
Access tracking and reporting in non-attendance center locations.
4 B Function - Data Ability to enroll students simultaneously in multiple buildings. C
Access
5 B Function - Data Ability to integrate with District’s street guide to verify address entry.
Access C
6 B Function - Data Ability to maintain both active and inactive student data for user defined length of time. C
Access
Capability of changing or transferring students from one building to another building
7 B Function - Data with "effective" dates before and after change takes place.Dates trigger in all modules C
Access and state and federal reporting.
8 B Function - Data Student History includes all known schools attended, in District with dates of C
Access attendance.
System has ability to collect family data in manners that allow for multiple families per
9 B Function - Data student, siblings emergency contacts, contact information, mulitple addresses, parents C
Access living at other addresses, and custody. System integrates this into communications with
families, allowing access to view and update information.
10 B Function - Data Track Multi-School Enrollment
Access C
11 C Productivity - General Ability for calendar integration with Outlook
D
12 C Productivity - General Ability to format data entry screen layout based on school requirements, with proper
security. H
13 C Productivity - General Ability to upload copies of student enrollment documents to maintain a paperless office. H
14 C Productivity - General Ability to view student records sorted by any field or user-defined field. C
15 C Productivity - General Attendance Zone - Parent ability to enter in address and determine associated schools
C
Automatic loading of SIS information, including ELL data, for students transferring
16 C Productivity - General within illinois
H
17 C Productivity - General On-line interactive entry and maintenance of basic student data.
C
18 D Field - Student 2 phone numbers C
100 D Field - Student Percentage of the time the other language(s) besides English is spoken at home
C
101 D Field - Student Phone extension C
102 D Field - Student Phone number (with area code and extension) C
103 D Field - Student Phone numbers and area code (minimum 4) C
104 D Field - Student Previous building assigned C
105 D Field - Student Primary language spoken by parent, or guardian, or main childcare provider C
106 D Field - Student Records of enrollment in an ELL program (current and former district) C
107 D Field - Student Screen with Multiyear ACCESS scores and levels C
108 D Field - Student Send communications (Y/N) C
109 D Field - Student Spanish proficiency screener data (4 levels of proficiency) C
110 D Field - Student Special Education (yes or no) C
111 D Field - Student Special Education Classification (3 codes) C
112 D Field - Student Special Instructions C
113 D Field - Student State - bld C
114 D Field - Student State ID number C
115 D Field - Student State residency codes C
116 D Field - Student student email account C
117 D Field - Student Student name C
118 D Field - Student Student other name(s) C
119 D Field - Student Student previous name(s) C
120 D Field - Student Student program status (3 digit code) - ex - gifted, ELL, C
121 D Field - Student Telephone Number (with area code and extension) C
122 D Field - Student Transgender student form on file field C
123 D Field - Student Unique identifier to preceed family numbers (distinguish from student #) C
124 D Field - Student Unlimited, user-defined categories C
125 D Field - Student Verification of Birthday Code C
126 D Field - Student Year of graduation anticipated C
127 D Function - Calendar Ability to allow differences between elementary and secondary schedules. C
128 D Function - Calendar Ability to allow for base calendar which can be customized for each building. C
1. Student Enrollment Records & Demographics
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
129 D Function - Calendar Ability to allow for year round schools and differences they would require. H
130 Ability to create non-school days in calendar to be used by various sub-systems. C
D Function - Calendar
Ability to define separate calendars for each school building and default to a district
131 calendar. C
D Function - Calendar
132 D Function - Calendar Allow calendar to account for flexible scheduling (ie. Saturdays). D
133 G Function - Ability to enter drop/transfer dates and have system process drop/transfer on date C
Reactivation entered
Function -
140 G Reactivation Entry date
H
Function -
141 G Homeroom
Reactivation H
Function -
142 G Reactivation Immunization & history discipline
H
Function -
143 G Reactivation Phone
H
Function -
144 G Reactivate current schedule
Reactivation H
145 G Function - Reactivate miscellaneous
Reactivation H
Function -
146 G Reactivation Reason Code for Reactivation C
167 H Productivity - Reports Listing of families, grouping together students who have the same last name and/or
street address and/or telephone number and/or presented in alphabetical order
H
1. Student Enrollment Records & Demographics
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
168 H Productivity - Reports New Student Reports
H
169 H Productivity - Reports Next year students
H
170 H Productivity - Reports Oldest and only Demographics Reports and Labels
H
171 H Productivity - Reports Other Reports
H
172 H Productivity - Reports Print Student Profiles. Vendor to identify which fields are printed.
H
173 H Productivity - Reports Report of an individual student's extra-curricular activities
H
174 H Productivity - Reports Report of book inventories.
H
175 H Productivity - Reports Report of classroom inventories.
H
176 H Productivity - Reports Report of counselor and homeroom and the number of students assigned to each
H
177 H Productivity - Reports Report of student car registrations and parking permits
H
178 H Productivity - Reports Report of student locker assignments & labels
H
179 H Productivity - Reports Report of students by bldg/course/gender/ethnicity
H
180 H Productivity - Reports Report of students by bldg/course/pass/fail/gender and ethnicity
H
181 H Productivity - Reports Report of students that do not have a specific tag
H
182 H Productivity - Reports Report of students with a specific tag
H
183 H Productivity - Reports Report of teacher key assignments
H
184 H Productivity - Reports Report of transfers between buildings.
H
185 H Productivity - Reports Reports can be printed on paper or viewed on-screen.
H
186 H Productivity - Reports Student Authorized Visitor/Release List.
H
Student Calling Tree Emergency Report - list of student emergency numbers to call
187 H Productivity - Reports sequenced by designated calling priority.
H
188 H Productivity - Reports Student Medication Chart - based on student medication needs.
H
189 H Productivity - Reports Student name by homeroom
H
190 H Productivity - Reports Student rosters for immunization reports sorted by student name within grade for all
buildings. H
191 H Productivity - Reports Student waiver & releases by school/class
H
Summary Report of school calendar listing actual school days and weeks and activities
192 H Productivity - Reports scheduled.
H
193 H Productivity - Reports User defined fields with report capability, available in Excel format as well
H
194 H Productivity - Reports User Defined Reports.
H
195 Y Field - Building Assistant Principal names (more than one name ) C
196 Y Field - Building Attendance phone number C
197 Y Field - Building City, state & zip C
198 Y Field - Building Fax number/area code C
199 Y Field - Building Name C
200 Y Field - Building Number C
201 Y Field - Building Phone number/area code C
202 Y Field - Building Principal name, title C
203 Rooms in building available for extracurricular activities (3 note fields) for scheduling D
Y Field - Building
204 Street Number C
Y Field - Building
205 Field - Building User-defined field(s) (indicate size, state how many, alpha numeric)
Y H
206 Z zInteroperablity Ability for all Student applications to integrate with other ancillary applications for C
operations and instrucational support.
207 Z zInteroperablity Ability to schedule parent/teacher conferences online and reflect the conference D
schedule in the school calendar by building.
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
1 A Function Abilithy to assign fees by grade level and building identifier C
2 A Function Ability to access and edit fees on inactive students H
3 A Function Ability to add Notes to fee records C
4 A Function Ability to assign correct Athletic Fee by link to club/sport/activity participation code C
5 A Function Ability to assign correct fee based on course fee management linked to scheduling actions C
6 A Function Ability to assign last fees on unpaid Installment plans based on business rules D
7 A Function Ability to auditf fee deletions via fee activity audit logs D
8 A Function Ability to auto assigne late fee based on business rules C
9 A Function Ability to clear dropped student fees C
10 A Function Ability to customize fees applied using ad hoc criteria- EX: Family Credit for 3+ siblings C
11 A Function Ability to integrate and reflect On-Line Fee Payments to SIS demo screens for all staff C
12 A Function Ability to Monitor Daily Deposit reports what to expect from buildings C
13 A Function Ability to notify fee manager of new students missing fees D
14 A Ability to post fees collected to GL, locking them down so that only a supervisor can post
Function and/or correct the record? C
15 A Function Ability to provide annual fee assignment, payment tracking and reporting C
16 A Function Ability to tag students who owe fees D
17 A Function Ability to tie free and reduced lunch status to student records D
18 A Ability to track fee payment by type and allow for partial payment transactions to display
Function each type of payment method individually, including the credits and refunds as payments C
19 A Function Ability to view siblings and fees owed by family D
20 A Function Abilty to mass add fess mas by student tag/code ex: AP testing tagged students D
21 A Function Access to all history of fees C
22 B Productivity Ability to use user defined fields in fee reports and sorts C
23 B Productivity Fee Letter / Invoice Available C
24 C zInteroperability Interface to Transworld - Customized report to track payments during collections D
25 C zInteroperability Can the food service lunch balance be seen on the student's record? D
26 C zInteroperability Current year lunch application on file status be helpful? D
3 - Athletics, Co-Curricular - Locker Assignments
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
1 A Function Athletic Code Fields Available C
2 A Function Award tracking - by sport, year, award given C
3 A Function Club Sponsors C
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
1 A Function Ability to access Immunization History On-line C
2 A Function Ability to store Allergy tracking information annually C
3 A Function Ability to store and maintain immunization information based on state and federal guidelines. H
25 A Function Nurse contact log for notes regarding contact with family/health facilities/vvsd staff C
30 B Productivity - Reports Ability to use health and emergency information to send home for parental update. H
32 B Productivity - Reports First Responder report available listing all life safety medical alerts on flagged students C
40 B Productivity - Reports Personalized letter to the parents/guardians of students notifying them of building health H
issues with corresponding mailing labels.
41 B Productivity - Reports Personalized letter to the parents/guardians of students with immunization deficiencies C
indicating needed immunizations with corresponding mailing labels.
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
1 A Function Ability for user to go into history and change grade with system automatically updating all H
associated records (e.g., transcript). An audit trail of changes is provided by the system.
2 A Function Ability to align grading with the common core, particularly at the elementary level H
3 A Function Ability to assign different grade scales to different levels (e.g., “standards based" or " Pass/Fail" or C
"A, B+, B" for K-2, for middle school or for high school, etc.).
4 A Function Ability to cap weighted grades by grade (so that an “A” in an honors course is 4.0, not 4.33). C
6 A Function Ability to customize for grades K-8 to include reportng by levels, content expectations and/or units C
by proficiency levels (e.g. beginning/developing/secure).
7 A Function Ability to Edit Transcript C
8 A Function Ability to enter and student transcript information on line C
9 A Function Ability to exclude groups from the rank. D
10 A Function Ability to indicate whether a transcript record should or should not count for high school credit. C
11 A Function Ability to indicate whether a transcript record should or should not count toward cumulative GPA. C
12 A Function Ability to move final grades to offline storage (e.g., COLD storage). C
13 A Function Ability to move graduation years independent of each other for matriculation purposes. D
14 A Function Ability to print assessment data on the report card D
15 A Function Ability to receive progress reports electronically for GP1,2,4,5, SM1 & 2 C
16 A Function Ability to sort records on printed transcripts by department/category C
17 A Function Ability to store final grades for a minimum of fifteen years. C
18 A Function Ability to store last year's GPAs (by marking period, trimester and or semester) as history, D
independent of career GPA.
19 A Function Capability for comment on report card noting any outstanding student balance (e.g., library fine). H
20 A Function Capability for general comments printed on ranges of report cards (e.g., by GPA, by grade, etc.). C
21 A Function Capability to calculate GPA, Core GPA, and honors GPA for current period, semester, year, career C
and cumulatively (including semester).
22 A Function Capability to incorporate transcript information from previously attended schools. C
23 A Function Capability to perform student ranking by year of graduation and by building and District. C
24 A Function Capability to recalculate GPAs automatically if grade has been changed, and dynamically updates C
rank.
25 A Function Capability to select comments to print on a student's report card by class from an unlimited user- H
defined table of comments.
27 A Function Capability to store and reprint, on a per student basis, prior year report card information, with H
user defined purge capability for last quarter grade.
28 A Function Comments Stored on Student Records D
29 A Function Drop/Add Course status integrated with grade collection C
30 A Function Flexible format for report cards and progress reports to allow use of window envelopes, mailers, C
multi-part forms, electronic format, etc.
33 A Function Option to allow dropped courses with grades to print on report cards. C
Student Transcripts: the official record of an individual's permanent class, credit, honor points,
36 A Function attendance, GPA and Core GPA (marking period, year, cumulative), rank, and drop/transfer C
information with dates.
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
62 B Field Rank C
66 D Productivity - Capability to generate letters and email to parents indicating student's credit status for meeting H
Reports graduation requirements.
68 D Productivity - Prints customizedreport cards for each buidling by selected sort order - zip, or alpha or gradelevel. C
Reports
69 D Productivity - Prints report cards and mailing labels for designated non-resident or non-custodial parents and H
Reports others.
70 D Productivty - Cohort of students with straight A's over time for awards D
Reports
74 D Productivty - Grad Requireiement Status Report Ability to provide for waivers or non-credit courses C
Reports
80 D Productivty - Grad Requirement Status Report List by building of failures, incompletes, and missing grades: C
Reports
81 D Productivty - Grad Requirement Status Report Listing individual credits as well as total by department C
Reports
82 D Productivty - Grade Summary Report: showing totals and percent of grade by teacher, course, marking period(s). C
Reports
83 D Productivty - Graduation Credit Register: a list for each student of current classes, classes taken, credits earned, C
final grades, GPA, rank, exit exam requirements remaining, classes crossing over departments for
Reports requirements.
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
85 D Productivty - Graduation Requirements Met report H
Reports
86 D Productivty - Graduation Requirements Status Report: ability to print a report showing details related to C
Reports fulfilling graduation requirements.
87 D Productivty - Honor Roll List/Scholars of Distinction: lists students eligible to be classified by user-defined C
Reports criteria, both academic and non-academic.
90 D Productivty - Low Grade List: user defined criteria for listing all students below selected grade. H
Reports
92 D Productivty - Progress reports and generation of mid-quarterly Progress Reports detailing optional selection of D
Reports attendance, grade, and disciplinary information.
93 D Productivty - Report Cards able to be issued from two concurrent scheduled areas (current year and summer sch C
Reports
94 D Productivty - Report Cards: A listing of compiled student grade and credit information for the current academic C
Reports period, including optional:
Report Writer Capabilities: ability to print ad hoc reports on a one-time or continual basis using
95 D Productivty - any available data in the student information database. Note: Should be "user friendly" with the C
Reports
ability to extract information from all databases in all segments and sort in all fields.
98 D Productivty - Student Ranking Report: lists student ranking by class for college inquiry purposes. Available in C
Reports either rank or alphabetical order.
101 D Productivty - The system should have the ability to choose from user defined comments. D
Reports
102 D Productivty - The system should have the ability to print the entire building, grade/class or a specific student's H
Reports information by entering the student's number.
103 E zInteroperabiliAbility to interface transcript with state-mandated electronic transcripts (Docufide) C
104 E zInteroperabiliAbility to send final transcripts in text rich PDF format to Parchment-Docufide after first creating C
and supplying a roster file of students by building.
105 E zInteroperabiliDownload Ability for Statistical Analysis of Grade Data C
106 E zInteroperabiliGraduation Summary Information Exportable C
6 - Courses and Scheduling
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
4 A Function Ability to accept payments, and store and utilize billing information as required for C
scheduling summer school class and children's programs.
5 A Function Ability to allow classes to meet at varying times during the week. (i.e., a class could meet for C
two hours on Monday and Wednesday and one hour on Friday).
6 A Function Ability to allow classes to meet only during a certain date range (such as five or ten week or C
any user defined period in a semester).
7 A Function Ability to assign a course to multiple subject areas for graduation requirements. D
Ability to create and edit random groups of students for scheduling. May include all students
8 A Function or various user-defined sub-groups (2nd grade Math Talented, Gifted boys, special ed, band D
students, etc).
9 A Function Ability to do ad hoc screen inquiry and report generation. C
10 A Function Ability to do long-term educational student course planning by storing student course D
requests for multiple years.
11 A Function Ability to generate a parent/teacher conference schedule integrated with the school calendar D
capabilities of the student records module.
12 A Function Ability to include student photo on schedules. D
14 A Function Ability to link sections of courses based on teacher, section numbers, room numbers, etc. (ie. C
match group linking)
15 A Function Ability to lock schedules for specific grade levels, groups (special ed, etc.), gender, etc. when C
running the batch scheduler
16 A Function Ability to notify associated parties (ie. teacher from dropped course, teacher from added C
course, student, counselor, etc.) when a schedule change occurs between specified dates.
19 A Function Ability to prioritize students for scheduling based upon difficulty of schedule (i.e., numerous C
singletons).
20 A Function Ability to prioritize students for scheduling based upon user-defined definition (i.e., grade, C
program, etc.).
21 A Function Ability to process all types of schedules (traditional, rotating, block, drop block, modular, C
team).
23 A Function Ability to restrict students in certain grades from selecting any given course. D
24 A Function Ability to retain schedule for students who have dropped from school while optionally C
printing their names (with a dropped status noted) on class rosters.
25 A Function Ability to run batch scheduler for specific grade levels, groups (special ed, etc.), gender, etc. C
26 A Function Ability to run the schedule while users simultaneously update attendance and academic C
progress
Ability to data.
schedule 2 classes simultaneously if classes overlap by marking period or semester
and intent is to have student participate in partial period with drop of one class. System will
27 A Function keep history and grade earned in first class. For example, student is scheduled in Self- D
Contained CARES, but dually scheduled in Co-Taught ELA class for work, integration into
28 A Function general
Ability toeducation, etc.
schedule elementary students by homeroom and teacher only. C
29 A Function Ability to schedule students for summer learning program during a time period when regular C
scheduling is occurring for the following year
30 A Function Ability to set Conflict matrix with user defined conflict sensitivity levels. C
31 A Function Ability to store testing data (PARCC, AP testing, etc.) as pre-requisites for taking specified C
courses
32 A Function Ability to support a balanced schedule for each student, and lunch and study hall (load C
balancing).
37 A Function Capability for mass updates to user-define groups of students (e.g., all 9th graders must take D
English 9).
38 A Function Capability to allow for changes in classroom location and student schedule changes. C
39 A Function Capability to cap Special Education coded students to a section for master scheduling. C
6 - Courses and Scheduling
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
40 A Function Capability to change a student's schedule and show current class enrollment (e.g. class C
count) and capacity on-line, one screen.
42 A Function Capability to give special weighting to special education students in scheduling when C
determining class count (i.e. threshold of 30% in general education classes).
44 A Function Capable of automatically creating a master schedule with no conflicts, and priority D
scheduling.
45 A Function Conflict matrix shows names of students with courses in question. H
46 A Function Elementary scheduling with ability to block in/out teachers and classes
47 A Function Elementary scheduling with ability to group students by user defined field D
Offer a process for analyzing manually-created master schedules for best placement of
48 A Function singleton, doubletons and tripletons and average number of students per hour, per grade C
level.
49 A Function Online components are functional on mobile devices. C
50 A Function Online scheduling board to pre-arrange courses/teachers prior to scheduling. Would allow C
for multiple scenarios to be saved.
51 A Function Option for system to warn of pre-defined limit for minimum and maximum students per class C
(i.e., seat count) with ability to override.
Provide for the annual prescheduling for various time periods including but not limited to 6
52 A Function weeks, 9 weeks, blocks, quarters, semesters, trimesters, bi-annual and full year scheduling C
for PreK, K-12 programs, adult ed and Summer School programs located in different buildings
with different scheduling methods
53 A Function Provides for identification of class breakdown by user defined type of student (i.e., special D
education, athletics, honor student).
55 A Function Scheduling program must be able to accommodate a number of modules or periods (i.e., C
variable length of school day).
56 A Function Scheduling that does not allow over scheduling of students, and sets variable limits per class C
size and balances out similar classes with override capabilities by security level.
57 A Function Scheduling that takes into consideration prerequisite courses before scheduling for additional D
courses.
System is date driven with true integration throughout related systems - changes in
58 A Function schedules by date will automatically trigger updating of related systems (i.e., attendance, C
grade updating, etc.).
59 B Productivity - 9th Grade Course Placement Report for students and parents issued at 2nd Sem 8th grade.
Reports C
60 B Productivity - 9th Grade Placement Auto Assigned based on customizable rubric of values
Reports C
Productivity - A Reduced Schedule Membership Audit - This report will allow for a user-defined number of
61 B courses - anything below the user-defined number will print on report. Report to be run by C
Reports semester/trimester/quarter, etc. Report will contain:
Productivity -
64 B All reports must be able to be seen on the screen C
Reports
65 B Productivity - Approx Scheduler final pass full schedule for all students at 98% done in less 10 minutes
Reports C
66 B Productivity - Approx Scheduler first pass full schedule 90% done in less than 10 minutes
Reports
C
67 B Productivity - Approx Scheduler Time for 4000 students < 5 Minutes
Reports C
68 B Productivity - Balancing of Courses by Department and Period
Reports C
69 B Productivity - Balancing of Courses by Gender
Reports C
70 B Productivity - Balancing of Courses by Special Ed Student Enrollment <=30% of class
Reports C
71 B Productivity - Block, rotational, partial block scheduling models available
Reports C
72 B Productivity - Class and Student Rosters: Listing of all students within a particular course and classroom D
Reports with optional selection of:
Productivity - Course Elective Tally: a listing of the number of students interested in selecting the particular
75 B courses by course number. It is used by faculty and the administration in determining the C
Reports final selection of courses to be offered in the master schedule. Includes:
6 - Courses and Scheduling
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
0 Group Feature Type Description VVSD Priority Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
76 B Productivity - Course max fill by selected grade or gender or IEP count available
Reports C
77 B Productivity - Course Priority User-Defined
Reports C
78 B Productivity - Curriculum Guide: list of offered classes including class name, number, pre-requisite, and D
Reports description. Guide can be made available online and can be sorted by:
80 B Productivity - Faculty "Load" Report: summary, by faculty member, of total students by class, average class C
Reports size, grade and subject. Allow breakdown by:
83 B Productivity -
Reports Maintains Drop/Add history of specific courses indefinitely. C
84 B Productivity -
Reports Maintains history of which staff member changed a student schedule C
85 B Productivity - Master Schedule Built by System
Reports C
86 B Productivity - Multiple Scheduling Runs Available All Year
Reports C
87 B Productivity - Next Year Course Request Edit and Approve by Counselor assigned
Reports C
88 B Productivity - Next Year Course Requests viewable by Parent Portal
Reports C
89 B Productivity - Next Year Student Course Request submitted by current teacher
Reports C
90 B Productivity - Next Year Student Course Requests submitted by students
Reports C
91 B Productivity - Print Class Lists C
Reports
94 B Productivity - Room Utilization Lists: a listing of the room usage for the building for any part of the day to C
Reports take advantage of vacant space for special occasions. Includes room conflicts.
Schedule Conflict Matrix: a list by hour of conflicts for class schedule overlapping, for
95 B Productivity - classroom and instructor. Also used for monitoring students with problem schedules and C
Reports
overlaps. Includes:
96 B Productivity - Student "add/drop" list: a format used to amend and adjust students' class schedules during C
Reports the school year. Optionally print by:
97 B Productivity - Student Course Election Forms: a format used by students to initially select the classes they D
Reports would like to attend, indicating up to six alternative courses, in scannable card form.
98 B Productivity - Student Course Elective List: a listing of the particular courses that have been selected by C
Reports each student, plus six alternative courses in a scannable sheet form.
99 B Productivity - Student Schedules: an 8 1/2 by 11 page listing printed by optional date range of each D
Reports student's selected schedule including:
103 B Productivity - Summer School courses scheduled in a separate building than the student's current building.
Reports C
Tally: number of students signed up for class (numbers only - no names). Ability to change,
104 B Productivity - C
add to, or delete from existing master schedule on screen. Include special education
Reports weighting.
7 - Gradebook Features
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
3 A Function Ability to automate any repetitive tasks for each class (alpha/spreadsheet/etc.) D
4 A Function Ability to AutoSave prior to any logoff of gradebook. C
5 A Function Ability to combine courses into one viewable gradebook spreadsheet for teachers that have C
multiple courses of the same type (ie. special Ed, ACE, etc.)
6 A Function Ability to copy assignments/grades from one course/section to another C
7 A Function Ability to create a gradebook template to preset grading rules, weighting types, etc. C
11 A Function Ability to easily calculate and store end of spreadsheet/marking period/semester grades H
18 A Function Ability to import grades, tasks, etc. from external programs such as Web Community Manager C
(or other Content Management System), Mastery Manager, Google Classroom, etc....
35 A Function Buttons are exactly the same across each component of SIS. D
39 A Function Links for Web Community Manager (or other Content Management System) in portal D
40 A Function Mobile device compatibility for absence & grading, discipline, etc. across different platforms. H
Password auto regenerate from email sent to authorized user (assuming password security
42 A Function C
originates from the application and not via LDAP or Microsoft Active Directory).
43 A Function Provides for the sorting of grades, assignments and distributions for various views and C
reporting features of the information.
44 A Function Provides gradebook which allows the recording of the following: -
Productivity -
71 C Report Verifications C
8 - Attendance Features
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description
Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
1 A Function 30+ Attendance Codes Available C
Ability to put a “Block” on absence reoirtubg (e.g., avoid attendance recorded when student
2 A Function D
moves)
Ability to accumulate tardy occurrences, as well as student absences and student cuts on a
3 A Function per-class and daily basis with ability to differentiate field trips, suspensions, unexcused C
absences.
Ability to automatically, with an interface the automatic phone dialer, place calls to unexcused
4 A Function C
student's homes.
5 A Function Ability to convert any number of tardies to any absence type and to combine absence types. C
Ability to input tardy and absence information from office or classroom, using a tardy on an
9 A Function C
hourly, course-by-course, half day and daily basis and print the desired reports automatically.
11 A Function Ability to integrate email component w/ student attendance for parent notification H
Ability to keep detailed student attendance data for the entire school year and report on
12 A Function H
various periods (semester, year, etc.).
Ability to permanantly post the attendance at the end of each marking period and trimester
13 A Function C
and annually.
Ability to record and report attendance for students taking courses at multiple schools, even if
14 A Function D
said schools have non-matching period sequeunces
Ability to record disciplinary actions taken related to attendance via user defined codes with
15 A Function H
security clearance necessary for inquiry.
16 A Function Ability to record late arrival and early dismissal. C
18 A Function Ability to schedule flexible attendance dates by building or group of students (schools have C
different schedules).
19 A Function Ability to select from multiple phone numbers in student master file for attendance calls. C
20 A Function Ability to take attendance for additional activities including but not limited to: parent-teacher D
conferences, testing, athletics, etc.
21 A Function Ability to take student attendance from any device by clicking on student picture. H
Ability to update groups of students (athletics, field trips, seniors, “X” class, etc.) with one
22 A Function C
update.
23 A Function Ability to use either percentage or number of absences to calculate attendance. H
24 A Function Ability to view entire attendance record on-line. C
31 A Function Capability for prearranged absence entry for a date range to eliminate need for daily entry. H
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description
Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
38 A Function Capability to track attendance by class period or block or team. H
Integration of daily attendance with grade reporting including the ability to have grades
40 A Function H
reduced based on attendance issues
47 A Function Provides capability to mark student absent, absent but sitting in class, tardy or to clear mark. D
48 A Function Provides the capability to define class seating chart(s) with large, easy-to-see photos D
Productivity -
53 B 9 Day Tardy Report H
Reports
Productivity - Absentee phone lists: a listing of all student absence, with home phone numbers. (Capability
54 B H
Reports to select which of multiple phone numbers)
Productivity -
55 B Attendance Letters C
Reports
Productivity - Attendance record printed on transcript and report cards - single period and days absenst by
57 B C
Reports course and date
Productivity -
58 B Attendance Totals by period, day, week, semester, year. H
Reports
59 B Productivity - Chronic absentee lists by user's specifications Number of consecutive days student absent C
Reports
60 B Productivity - Chronic absentee lists by user's specifications Students with attendance problems C
Reports
Daily Attendance Bulletin: a list that compiles the attendance statistics for the entire school.
Productivity -
61 B Issued on a daily basis for instructors to keep track of individual student absenteeism with the H
Reports ability to sort by specific absence types.
Productivity -
62 B Daily Attendance Report C
Reports
Productivity -
63 B Daily Class Attendance Listing Combination of absence types H
Reports
Productivity -
64 B Daily Class Attendance Listing Absence type H
Reports
Productivity -
65 B Daily Class Attendance Listing Alpha by grade H
Reports
Productivity -
66 B Daily Class Attendance Listing Block or Team H
Reports
Productivity -
67 B Daily Class Attendance Listing Class H
Reports
71 B Productivity - Intuitive Report Writer that has the ability to select/sort/filter by any input data field C
Reports
Productivity -
72 B Listing of teachers who have not completed attendance C
Reports
Productivity -
73 B Perfect attendance reports C
Reports
Productivity - Perfect attendance reports over 3 or 4 year enrollment for middle and high school graduation
74 B C
Reports ceremonies
8 - Attendance Features
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description
Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
75 B Productivity - Report for teachers regarding student attendance for defined period C
Reports
76 B Productivity - Report of Attendance by ethnic group or gender or date or absence type or athletic program H
Reports or user defined field.
4 A Function Ability to export Medicaid data to a file to load into HFS for medicaid reporting C
Ability to have all data on the server is accessible to authorized users via
standard SQL queries. The school district is able to designate users as
5 A Function authorized to access all data. Vendor intervention is not required to access and C
use this data.
6 A Function Ability to have an Integrated Medicaid Billing System C
7 A Function Ability to highlight specific areas of the IEP when an amendment has been made H
regarding that area
8 A Function Ability to import updated old goals from previous IEP so they can be reviewed at H
current IEP
9 A Function Ability to print Special Education student count worksheets. C
10 A Function Ability to print the student's Special Education individualized educational plan in C
the approved format and print specific pages (46b)
11 A Function Ability to provide a “smart client” IEP form that can be completed while C
disconnected from a network.
Ability to provide different levels of access by role such as District wide for
12 A Function Admin, building wide for Principals, Case work specific for itinerate workers C
13 A Function Ability to provide flexible district to district transfer of authority due to the C
transient nature of some students.
14 A Function Ability to relate IEP's to Common Core, Illinois Standards, Essential Elements and C
be able to change it over time
15 A Function Ability to send out alerts when MET's and IEP's are ocming due and their input H
is needed
19 A Function Ability toedit/comment on the IEP so others can easily see what H
changes/comments have been made
20 A Function Allow for electronic data input, export, and import functions for all essential C
data management requirements for local, state and federal sources.
24 A Function IEP data entry validation automated against standards. This validation would C
occur on the client before the IEP is submitted.
28 A Function Import and export would be via all standard output formats C
29 A Function Must include multiple levels of security in order to be FERPA and School Code C
compliant.
Must include similar exporting, importing, and data input functionality. IFSP/IEP
30 A Function forms must match the samples included in the appendix and must be updated C
immediately as necessary throughout the duration of the contract.
9 - Special Education Reporting
32 A Function Non-public school service plans and related forms must be accessible and H
electronic
Offer the option toauto initiate print new emergency cards for teachers and
33 A Function schools when relevant data fields change such as phone number, address, or C
name changes.
34 A Function Prefer Special Ed solution fully integrated in SIS. If not available, a data-level -
interface is required.
35 A Function Provide historical reports in order to provide a “snapshot” in time for any C
pertinent program, service, or student variables.
36 A Function Provide pre-populated data fields for instructional and program staff on all C
essential forms.
37 A Function The database needs to accommodate all Birth through Three data from IFSPs. C
38 A Function The product would have the capability to lock specific data fields to maintain C
legally-agreed upon IEP data.
39 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to assign objectives to a student and allow for progress reporting on each C
objective with unlimited report incidences for each goal.
41 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel License expiration C
date
42 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Birth date C
43 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Ethnic code C
44 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Level of Certification C
45 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel License type code C
46 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Medicaid participation C
(elig. Requirements)
47 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Personnel type codes C
(4 occurrences)
48 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel (including instructional -
paras in special education) information including:
49 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Approval (yes/no) C
51 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Building assigned C
52 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Certification type codes C
(6 occurrences)
53 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel District number C
54 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Gender C
55 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Highly qualified status C
56 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Level of education C
assignment
57 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Previous last name C
58 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel RCTDS C
59 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Start date C
60 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Teacher code C
61 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Termination date C
9 - Special Education Reporting
Ability to maintain Special Education teacher personnel Teacher name (last, first,
64 B Field - SpecEd Record MI) C
66 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as ESY - C
Extended School Year
67 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as Annual goal C
identification
68 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as Annual goal C
text
69 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as Certificate C
of Completion
70 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as Diploma C
71 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as District C
number
72 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as C
Measurement criteria
73 B Field - SpecEd Record Ability to sort and track Special Education IEP data elements such as C
Supplementary Aids and Services
74 B Field - SpecEd Record EmployeeAssignment C
75 B Field - SpecEd Record EmployeeCredential - licensing/highly qualified C
76 B Field - SpecEd Record EmployeeHR C
77 B Field - SpecEd Record EmployeePersonal C
78 B Field - SpecEd Record EmployeeRecertification C
79 B Field - SpecEd Record StaffPersonal C
80 B Field - SpecEd Record StudentContact C
81 B Field - SpecEd Record StudentParticipation C
82 B Field - SpecEd Record StudentPersonal C
83 B Field - SpecEd Record StudentPlacement C
84 B Field - SpecEd Record StudentSnapshot C
85 B Fields - Special Ed System includes fields for alternate national/state/district assessments and H
accomodations such as PARCC, SAT, Explore, PLAN, Others
87 C Productivity - Reports Ability to alert when special ed student demographics updated and control who C
receives alerts
Ability to calculate and then print the state pupil accounting forms, the Special
88 C Productivity - Reports Education total student FTEs, by primary assigned teacher reimbursement code. H
Totals are for caseload, individual buildings, and then for the District.
89 C Productivity - Reports Ability to customize/change any and all forms C
Ability to follow an exited Special Education student with coded and text
90 C Productivity - Reports comments available, for reporting purposes. This format must be compatible C
with state systems and offer the ability to measure and track separate
questions.
91 C Productivity - Reports Ability to identify students who will be taking state mandated tests and all -
accommodations for district and statewide assessments. Ability to sort by:
92 C Productivity - Reports Ability to print a report of each goal and Short Term Objective with progress and C
associated notes.
93 C Productivity - Reports Ability to print IEP in hard copy in draft mode and final mode for electronic C
transfer.
94 C Productivity - Reports Ability to scan in documents and assign to student records H
95 C Productivity - Reports All 504 forms must be accessible and electronic H
96 C Productivity - Reports Data can be partitioned into Special Education, General Education, and C
Vocational Education.
103 C Productivity - Reports Medicaid Reports (student lists and payroll reports) C
104 C Productivity - Reports Provide a list or bank of accommodations for the supplementary service page of C
the IEP.
105 C Productivity - Reports Special Ed membership reports by Age C
106 C Productivity - Reports Special Ed membership reports by building C
116 D zInteroperability Capability to add extended fields to all tables. (Supported via the SIF Extended C
Fields protocol)
117 D zInteroperability Provide user with the ability to modify screens and reports with proper security. C
10 - Assessment Results and Historical Assessment Access via SIS for Office and Teachers
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
19 B Field - Discipline Infraction Record stores Ability to be viewed by select staff (with C
proper security)
20 A Function Discipline interface w/all reports C
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description C=Critical M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly Desired CP=Available with Custom Programming
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key
C=Critical A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description H=Highly M = Available from Premium Module
CP=Available with Custom Programming
Desired P = Available from Partner
D=Desired NA = Not Available
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
1 A Function Abiliity for Ad-Hoc reporting on all fields for information as necessary C
Abiliity for customization to allow for data fields to be populated for any information
2 A Function necessary for state reporting C
3 A Function Ability to generate report of enrolled students on count day alpha by building C
Ability to produce student count audit Report - to list the names of students who
have dropped or entered a building between student count day of one year to
4 A Function student count day of next year. Report should list: C
Able to provide custom validation reports for all requriements listed below PRIOR to
5 A Function upload to ISBE C
6 A Function Athletic Eligibility Report - based on State of Illinois and District guidelines. C
7 A Function Comply w/ ISD electronic submission of Medicaid data C
The vendor must guarantee that the system will maintain compliance with all Illinois
12 A Function and US Federal regulations and reporting requirements, all cycles and submissions C
13 A Function US Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection C
14 B Function ACT Pre-ID C
15 B Function Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate C
16 B Function Biligual Ed Service Delivery data submission C
17 B Function Birth to 3 C
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority Key
Key
C=Critical A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description H=Highly M = Available from Premium Module
CP=Available with Custom Programming
Desired P = Available from Partner
D=Desired NA = Not Available
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
39 B Function General State Aid Claim data- draft and final copy on demand C
Vendor Feedback
VVSD Priority
Key Key
C=Critical A=Available in Base Product
Number Group Feature Type Application Item Description M = Available from Premium Module
H=Highly CP=Available with Custom Programming
Desired
D=Desired P = Available from Partner
NA = Not Available
4 A Function - ReportWriter Ability for general user to create report, with access to information based on C
their role
5 A Function - ReportWriter Ability to define user defined fields and use in selection criteria. C
6 A Function - ReportWriter Ability to create user-defined reports C
7 A Function - ReportWriter Ability to set up menus of created reports for easy access and printing. C
9 A Function - ReportWriter Ability to schedule reports and processes to run on a automated basis. C
10 A Function - ReportWriter Mailing list and label generation capability with bar coding (USPS). C
11 A Function - ReportWriter Option available to view the report on line before sending to email, download or C
printer
12 A Function - ReportWriter Same security control on report writer functions as in standard screen security C
functions.
13 A Function - ReportWriter Reporting: The system can function with a 3rd party SQL based reporting tool. C
14 A Function - ReportWriter Interface capability with the following for importing and exporting information C
for unique data manipulation purposes:
15 A Function - ReportWriter 1. Excel C
16 A Function - ReportWriter 2. ASCII Text C
17 A Function - ReportWriter 3. MS Word C
18 A Function - ReportWriter 4. Access C
19 A Function - ReportWriter 5. Power Point C
20 A Function - ReportWriter 6. SPSS C
21 A Function - ReportWriter 7. Crystal Reports C
22 A Function - ReportWriter Support direct access to the database via native or ODBC drivers. Meets C
security criteria addressed in prior items.
23 A Function - ReportWriter Ability to automatically email user specified reports to user specified individuals. C
24 A Function - ReportWriter Fax/email capabilities for all output reports encrypted with monitoring and C
security
25 A Function - ReportWriter Capability for user to specify which printer will print a specific report. C
Capability to print screen contents (format and data) of each display, with
26 A Function - ReportWriter optional date and time stamp for time of printing. C
27 A Function - ReportWriter Capability to show the contents of a specific report on the display. C
28 A Function - ReportWriter Consideration for output formats on name and address fields to filter special C
characters, spaces and special abbreviations (adhering to US Mailing standards).
30 B Function - Query Ability to specify desired subtotal breaks and totaling fields. C
31 B Function - Query Ability to calculate totals, subtotals and percentages and use various arithmetic C
and statistical procedures (>,<, average, etc.) for columns and rows.
32 B Function - Query Ability to search, sort and retrieve records from any number of specified data C
fields, in any number of files.
33 B Function - Query Various arithmetic and statistical procedures are available (>, <, average, etc.). C
34 B Function - Query Ability to easily make minor alterations to previously defined reporting C
specifications.
35 B Function - Query Ability to print selected balances at summary and detail levels within the same C
or multiple reports.
36 B Function - Query “What if” analysis capability. C
37 B Function - Query Ability to access student data from previous years C
38 B Function - Query Ability to select any data element based on value of data element. C
39 B Function - Query “Wild Card” capability when selecting data element values. C
40 B Function - Query Use of Boolean logic in all applicable areas for query and lookup functions. C
VVSD
0 Group Feature Type Description Priority
Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
Portals are embedded views of the information from the SIS and not an external
1 A Function - Portal application seperately populated to support a partner application. Students, Staff, C
and Parents will all be accessing data real time.
2 A Function - Portal Support of best practice (industry and VVSD ) user authentication. This must be C
available in every context where authentication to the system is required.
3 A Function - Portal Portals & dashboards must be supported by most popular web browser . C
4 A Function - Portal Vendor to provide services to import current and historical student record data C
from existing CIMS data files.
10 A Function - Portal Security module for separate Student & Family login (multiple Family members). C
11 A Function - Portal Provide custom user portal capabilities (i.e., design user specific information web H
screen).
12 A Function - Portal Update notes to Family alone, separate from Student view. H
13 A Function - Portal Single Family login in for all students in the same family. H
14 A Function - Portal Provides the ability for Families to view student attendance online. H
15 A Function - Portal Provides the ability for Families to view student grades online. H
16 A Function - Portal Provides the ability for Families to view teacher notes on the student online. H
17 A Function - Portal Provides online communication tools for Families to contact teachers. H
18 A Function - Portal Provides the ability for Families to view student assignments online. H
19 A Function - Portal Provides ability for Educators to post syllabus and other course information H
including assignments
20 A Function - Portal Ability for Families to update demographic information H
Stores family email addresses in the system so Educators can easily communicate
21 A Function - Portal with families by clicking on student names. H
Ability of District staff and specified building staff (e.g. principals, assistant
principals, etc.) to e-mail families (by building or grade level) about school news
22 A Function - Portal (upcoming events, student achievements, lunch menus, etc.). Families update their H
account (their e-mail address serves as a userid) to decide which e-mail distribution
lists they are subscribed to. Families have an automated ability to retrieve a
forgotten password.
23 A Function - Dashboard Ability to view key information specific to a users role, via role-based dashboards, H
on a single screen.
Provide specific role-based dashboards that interface with the following modules:
24 A Function - Dashboard Student Records & Demographics, Attendance & Gradebook, Grades & Transcripts, H
Discipline & Behavior, Scheduling, State Reporting & Special Ed.
29 A Function - Dashboard Ability for District Administrators to view current and historical student information H
by grade level, building level, individual classes or students.
30 A Function - Dashboard Ability for District Administrators to view current and historical student information H
by grade level, individual classes or students.
31 A Function - Dashboard Ability for teachers to view current and historical information on their current H
students including: grades, attendance, discipline/behavior and scheduling.
32 A Function - Dashboard Ability for multiple users to view the same student. H
14- Portals & Dashboards
VVSD
0 Group Feature Type Description Priority
Code Vendor's Feedback - Using Key Code Above
33 A Function - Dashboard Dashboard is an interactive tool to view data like testing, demographics, etc. by H
school or district wide
15- General & Technical Interoperablity
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
1 Function Hosting model described by features below is either (Indicate one response) A. D
Cloud Hosted or B. Vendor Hosted or C: Client Hosted or D. All of the Above
1 Function All software must have existing Illinois K12 School installations. C ###
2 Function Vendor has user groups within Illinois C ###
2 Function All transaction processing, including DB maintenance and transaction entry, can C ###
be handled in an on-line, real-time processing mode.
An industry standard, high-level version of a programming language or
3 Function application engine is required for applications. (Please note language or H ###
application engine.)
3 Function Support the following Client desktop operating systems: Windows 7, Chrome C ###
OS, Mac OSX, IOS, Android
4 Function Ability to work with various browsers (IE, Chrome, Firefox, Safari) - Platform C ###
independent
All equipment is installed with the latest recommended patches and updates
4 Function (firmware, BIOS, drivers, OS patches, etc.). See SLA for detailed information C ###
regarding this.
Notification of any desktop requirements prior to release of enhancements.
5 Function C ###
(e.g. java, operating system, or browser)
Ability for software vendor(s) to remotely access network using District VPN
5 Function C* ###
services for diagnostic and maintenance service.
6 Function Must support multiple open application sessions. C ###
Application modules can interface with e-communication systems to allow
timely communication of messages (i.e. system console messages when system
6 Function is going down for service), scheduling of activities, prompting of users of D ###
pending activities, etc.
7 Function Must allow for mobile access either via computing by module, app or mobile- C ###
enabled browser
8 Function Must have integrated workflow including actions, triggers & job scheduling C ###
8 Function Compliance with Social Security Number Privacy Act (Act 454 of 2004). C ###
System must be able to accommodate multi placement of students in base
9 Function system, all modules - without dual enrollment required for summer scheduling C ###
or another other placement in location different than standard school year
enrollment.
9 Function System has ability to accommodate non-enrolled students (ex adults etc) in all H ###
modules.
10 Function System can accomodate a virtual learning environment H ###
10 Function System has ability to accommodate AP testing H ###
11 Function System has ability to accommodate athletics C ###
11 Function For client based systems, system can be deployed via MSI package C ###
Provide comprehensive end user training for all modules (please specify
12 Function duration of training for each module, number of people to be accommodates, H ###
number of sessions, location, and costs associated). End user training must be
local
12 Function On-line tutorial to assist users in learning the software. Districts must be able to H ###
turn off the tutorial, as well as to customize it.
The vendor must provide ongoing software maintenance and software
13 Function enhancements and associated training as needed. Documented prior testing of C ###
maintenance and enhancements.
Source Code, The vendor will arrange for all source code to be placed in escrow,
13 Function with the district named as the beneficiary, as a contingency should the vendor H ###
cease to do business during the course of the contract.
15 Function The system must interface (allow data exchange) with the following systems: ###
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
16 Function Parchment - Docoufide - eTranscript service C ###
16 Function PowerIEP/ DS / RTI C ###
17 Function Follett - Destiny and Resource Manager C ###
17 Function Transworld services International C ###
18 Function Versatrans C ###
18 Function WebSmartt - Nutrition Service Provider (and Mosaic-- new system NSD will C ###
eventually move to)
19 Function Mosaic Nutrtion Service future provider C
19 Function NWEA-MAP/CPAA C ###
20 Function Mastery Manager C ###
20 Function Star360 C ###
21 Function Clever for Achieve3000, Dreambox Math, MathiaX, Benchmark Literacy C ###
21 Function Agilemind C ###
22 Function Reflex Math C ###
22 Function Fitnessgram C
23 Function Career Cruising C
23 Function MyMath C
24 Function Decision Ed Data Warehouse C
24 User Interface ###
The software should be menu-driven or graphical user interface-based with
25 Function H ###
comprehensive utility and “help” screen capabilities.
Help screens should cover both functional reference and general user
25 Function H ###
procedure.
User navigation to most functions should be a single click or tab from within
26 Function base information inquiries. H ###
The user interface programs will dynamically create menus showing only the
26 Function functions a user is allowed to perform. H ###
Capability to have data entry fields automatically default to a specific value (e.g.,
27 Function date fields should be default) with District level control. H ###
Provides the ability to allow the user to enter information directly into a
27 Function workstation with pre-formatted web-based screens, and provide batch updates H ###
where needed.
28 Function Hyper text capable field advance. H ###
28 Function Auto complete on common input fields, allowing user level control. H ###
29 Function Pull downs on all fields with multiple selection options. H ###
29 Function Transactions that are date specific should generate a warning if they are entered H ###
outside of the current fiscal year.
30 Function System mandates standard date formatting throughout H ###
30 Function Pull downs on all table driven fields with multiple selection options. H ###
31 Function Ability for simultaneous users to access records H ###
31 Function Ability to enter multiple transactions and requirements on a single screen. H ###
32 Function The system will provide function for mass changes in the database, where H ###
appropriate, along with administrator SQL updates and undo features of same
32 Function Extra fields that can be customized and user defined by district H ###
33 Function Help is customizable H ###
33 Security ###
34 Function Access to, or updating of, information stored on the system should be restricted C ###
through use of a password security system at the following levels:
37 Function Ability to setup access for multiple schools and different access per school C ###
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
39 Function Security should be managed at the District and/or building levels. Building level C ###
security not allowed in back-end.
39 Function The system is based upon a high data availablilty and data redundancy see SLA. C ###
40 Function Usernames should be unique to each individual; the capacity for authorized C ###
personnel to change passwords periodically should be provided.
40 Function The system must perform error checking to verify the quality of the information C ###
entered and that the system balances are maintained.
41 Function Utilizes Microsoft Active Directory H ###
Support authentication to LDAP directory as an alternative to application stored
41 Function usernames and passwords. This must be available in every context where H ###
authentication to the system is required.
42 Function Login auditing, access restrictions, and limitations, multi-level authentication, C ###
and challenge questions must be utilized.
42 Architecture Security ###
43 Function Firewall C ###
43 Function Web server in DMZ (if web server is part of solution) C ###
44 Function Main database server(s) internal to the district (if not part of ASP solution) C ###
Vendor to work with technical staff to establish the minimum ports (e.g 1433,
44 Function C ###
139, 445, etc.) between the web server and database server
45 Function OS Hardening C ###
45 Function Web Platform Lockdown C ###
Vendor to change default passwords, remove installation password files, disable
46 Function or remove unneeded accounts C ###
50 Function Signon message show last successful signon and last unsuccessful signon D ###
54 Function Password changes required at least annually – password reuse not permitted C ###
54 Function E-mail notification to user and helpdesk when account has been locked C ###
55 Function User can change their password at any time C ###
55 Function Password reset has the ability to use secret questions C ###
56 Function Account is locked (disabled) after user defined threshold of signon inactivity C ###
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
62 Function Audit process tracking C ###
62 Function Audit system events Success C ###
63 Function User events journaled (minimum recommendation)– signon success/failure and C ###
signoff
63 Credentials Loading & Administrative Security ###
64 Function Standard roles are established and users are placed into roles C ###
64 Function Requests to change user roles are authenticated and maintained (archived) C ###
67 Function Ability to change ports to secure - e.g. SQL port change from 1433 to another C ###
port to stop hacking
68 Backup & Recovery ###
All application modules incorporate a method of auditing (including history
68 Function logs), changing, copying, undeleting, and deleting data records on-line in real C ###
time. All related data fields automatically update.
Maintenance on system should allow for a memo or reason field tied to the
69 Function C ###
maintenance action.
All database changes are recorded in a detailed permanent audit trail, including
70 Function user, time stamp, and modifications. C ###
71 Function The system should be easy to operate with comprehensive error detection and C ###
restart capabilities.
71 Function Capability to spool print files and reprint as required. C ###
Vendor to train technical staff on the proper backup and restore/recovery
72 Function procedures. Vendor will demonstrate that these procedures work correctly on C ###
the installed system.
74 Function 1. Provides for logical grouping for related import task into single actions. ###
75 Function 2. Although they may be grouped, individual import tasks may also be run ###
separately.
75 Function 3. Import tasks or groups of tasks may be easily rerun. ###
76 Function 4. Success or failure, or partial failure, of each import task is made obvious ###
by the user interface.
76 Function 5. The obvious visual indication of success/failure is still visible if the user ###
decides to leave and check results later.
77 Function 6. Auditing of import tasks. ###
77 Function 7. Audit trails are clearly identifiable by the import action and the date/time ###
of the import action.
78 Function Audit trails include confirmation of the success or failure of every individual ###
record, or row, or other import operation that was performed
Confirmation records include the original data that was imported and well as an
78 Function applicable error or warning messages received, even if multiple messages are ###
involved
User may browse for import files using a Windows Explorer window launched by
79 Function the application and defaulting to an appropriate folder ###
Instructions are available through the user interface that explain how to use the
79 Function import utility ###
15- General & Technical Interoperablity
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0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
80 Function Instructions are available through the user interface that explain how to retrieve ###
and interpret all audit trails
80 Function In addition to simply inserting data into the database, import tasks are available ###
to perform routine processing tasks, allowing for mass execution of such tasks
81 Function System has options for both batch and real-time modes for user applications. ###
81 Function Data entry controls to ensure system enters data into all required fields for both ###
batch and on-line data entry.
82 Function The system will provide function for mass changes in the database, where ###
appropriate.
82 Function Ability to import and export information in the following formats for unique ###
data manipulation purposes:
83 Function Excel ###
83 Function ASCII Text ###
84 Function SQL ###
84 Function XML ###
85 Function CSV ###
85 Function Other Standard Output Formats ###
86 Documentation ###
Detailed file descriptions and file layouts documentation will be clearly written,
87 Function user-oriented (provide examples where appropriate). C ###
88 Function Detailed backup, recovery and maintenance procedures documentation will be C ###
clearly written, user-oriented (provide examples where appropriate).
89 Function Detailed data entry procedures documentation will be clearly written, user- C ###
oriented (provide examples where appropriate).
89 Function Detailed report descriptions documentation will be clearly written, user- C ###
oriented (provide examples where appropriate).
90 Function Detailed description of all user options documentation will be clearly written, C ###
user-oriented (provide examples where appropriate).
90 Function Detailed description of all error messages documentation will be clearly written, C ###
user-oriented (provide examples where appropriate).
91 Function Detailed transaction description documentation will be clearly written, user- C ###
oriented (provide examples where appropriate).
91 Function Detailed online documentation must be available to assist in use of the system. C ###
92 Function Detailed online documentation must provide the use of a standard Windows C ###
help file format feature.
92 Function Detailed online documentation must provide context sensitive help topics. C ###
93 Function Detailed online documentation must provide searches on key words. C ###
93 Function Detailed online documentation must provide descriptions of all error messages C ###
with instructions on how to remedy the error condition.
94 Function Detailed online documentation must provide descriptions of each data entry C ###
field on the screen.
94 Function Descriptions and instructions for the usage of every standard report included in C ###
the system
95 Payment / Fees ###
95 Function Ability to accept credit cards for payment C ###
96 Function Ability to accept online payment C ###
96 Function Ability to apply payments to specific students or to siblings in a family C ###
Ability to apply payments towards a specific charge (e.g. parking permit vs.
97 Function cafeteria funds) C ###
97 Function System has capability to force payment on specific items before applying to C ###
desired item (e.g. overdue library book fees may be paid before athletic fees)
15- General & Technical Interoperablity
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
98 Function System has ability to register online C ###
98 Function System can tie into merchant services C ###
99 Workflows & Process ###
99 Function Workflow: The system will have the ability to use workflows via the SIS & H ###
document management system
100 Function Other System Interaction: The system must have the ability to interact with the H ###
SIS as a part of the workflow routing rules invoking other systems).
100 Function Report generation: The workflow system must provide reporting real-time and H ###
historical reporting capability on the status of the workflows.
101 Function Rerouting: The system must have the ability to reroute workflows if process H ###
owners user(s) are available or to shift workload to other users.
101 Function Workflow Security: The system must have to the ability to restrict access to H ###
workflow based on user type/account.
Workflow Creation: The system must provide the ability to create and simulate
102 Function H ###
new processes via a graphical tool
Workflow Logic: The workflow processing must at a minimum be based on
102 Function business rules, routing logic, actions, deadlines, escalation rules, and priority H ###
levels.
Exception Handling: The system must provide the ability to provide exception
103 Function H ###
handling
103 Document Management & Imaging ###
104 Function Integration: SIS has an integrated document management system. H ###
Integration: The proposed solution must integrate with the email system to
104 Function provide desired functionality H ###
Search: The system should have the ability to search on meta data, OCR
scanned data (field form data), date range, etc.
105 Function - Mandatory for basic search. H ###
- Optional for OCR Scanned Data search (see OCR section)
105 Function Search: System should have the ability to create and save routine search criteria H ###
Search: System should have the ability to perform a Boolean string search data,
106 Function wild card data, etc. (i.e. Perform complex searches using multiple fields as the H ###
criteria and Boolean (AND / OR) operations)
106 Function Search - The search capability is available both the local client and web client H ###
107 Function Fax: The system must have the ability to integrate with a network based faxing H ###
system
107 Function OLE: The system will have the ability to support Object Link Embedding (OLE). If H ###
supported please describe whether this is one-way or two-way.
109 Function Create personal folders in the document management system, sub-folders, etc. H ###
110 Function Record purge capability based on the document property, by Customer, Creation H ###
Date, Document Number, Author, keywords, category, form type, age.
111 Function The system will have the ability for object categorization for records retention H ###
management (i.e. rules for managing document life-cycle)
111 Document Capture ###
112 Scanner Hardware: The system must be able to utilize existing copiers/scanners. H ###
VVSD Priority
0 Group Feature Type Description Code Vendor's Feedback on Availability Code
Data Capture: Besides the document capture through the scanning process, the
system should have the ability to capture data from other potential sources such
113 as Audio files and tapes, CAD files, Digital photographs, Email, Faxes, mp3 / H ###
voicemail files, Office documents, SharePoint, PDF, XPS etc. (i.e. embed as an
attachment to the record)
113 The system must have the ability to import existing documents. H ###
114 Annotation: The scanned in documents must be capable of being annotated H ###