FOCUS-46715- Add 1099/W9 filters to vendor report

This system enhancement will introduce two new checkboxes, 1099 Vendor and W9 Vendor, to the vendor/bid report. When a report is generated with the 1099 checkbox selected, it will display both active and inactive vendors who have the 1099 checkbox marked on the Vendor screen. Similarly, if a report is run with the W9 checkbox selected, it will show active and inactive vendors with the W9 checkbox checked on the Vendor screen.

See Vendor/Bid Report for more information.

FOCUS-46662- Add "Paid Date" to Fixed Asset Import Tool

This system enhancement adds a paid date column to the Manage Assets > Import Assets tab.

See Manage Assets > Import Assets for more information.

FOCUS-46647- chore(accounts-payable): increase historical invoice date delta to 2 years

This system improvement allows the user to enter an Accounts Payable Invoice into the system with a date up to 2 years before the current date.

FOCUS-46602- Inventory Report Approved Location > Previous Location

This system enhancement modifies the terminology used in the Inventory Report and the Fixed Asset Detail Report, changing "Approved Location" to "Previous Location."

See Inventory Report for more information.

FOCUS-46573- feat(fixed-assets): add Finance Code field

This system enhancement introduces a new tab on the fixed assets maintenance screen, labeled "Finance Codes." This tab allows users to create district-defined codes for the financial sources of purchases. Additionally, a dropdown field will be included in the purchasing information section of the asset information screen, enabling the selection of the finance code. Furthermore, a new column will be added to the fixed asset report to display the corresponding code. To enable Fixed Assets > Maintenance > Fields > Finance.

See Fixed Assets > Maintenance > Finance Codes, Fixed Assets > Manage Assets > Purchasing Information, and the Fixed Assets Report for details.

FOCUS-45988- Form Builder: New Delete Feature from Form History

This update introduces a new feature to the Form Builder, adding a "Delete" permission under User Profiles, Forms. When this permission is enabled for administrators, they gain the ability to delete previously submitted forms directly from the Forms History screen. This enhancement provides administrators with greater control over form management.

See Profiles > Permissions Explained and Forms > Deleting a Submitted Form for more information.

FOCUS-46746- Add W9/1099 columns to check reports

This system enhancement introduces two new columns to the Check Report: one for 1099 eligibility and another for W9 eligibility. These columns will indicate the status of each vendor's eligibility.

See Check Report for additional information.

FOCUS-46627- Add filters to all columns in the misc pay table

This system enhancement introduces filtering options for every column in the Misc Pay table within the Run Payroll feature. These filtering capabilities can be utilized alongside the mass update function, allowing for efficient mass addition or deletion of data in specific columns.

FOCUS-46242- Change record threshold on "Payroll > Payroll Reports > Deduction/Contribution Register" Report

This system enhancement introduces a new setting to allow record threshold for the deduction/contribution register in Payroll Reports. The PDF download buttons will only become visible once the number of records on the report exceeds the specified threshold. To enable: Setup > Settings > Payroll > Payroll Reports > Deductions/Contribution PDF download threshold.

See Setup > Settings > Payroll > Payroll Reports section and Payroll Reports > Deduction/Contribution Register report for more details.

FOCUS-46766- Third Party Systems: New "Include Parents" Feature in OneRoster API Dialect

This enhancement to Third Party Systems introduces the ability to include Parent Users within the OneRoster API Dialect. A new setting, "Include Parents," has been added to the Third Party Systems configuration page. By default, this setting is installed in the off position to maintain existing functionality. When enabled, the information for any Linked Parent User marked as "Enabled" will be included in the Users resource for students transmitted through the API. Additionally, the Parent User's agent association with the student will be represented in the Students resource, providing a comprehensive view of parent-student relationships within the API.

See Third Party Systems for more information.

FOCUS-46760- Communication Platform: Edit Schools from Table View

This update resolves an issue in the Communication Platform related to the table view of templates. Previously, changing the school selection to or from "All Schools" did not correctly update the all_schools flag in the database. With this update, changes made in the table view are now accurately reflected in the database, ensuring consistency and proper functionality.

FOCUS-46721- Uploaded Files Report Increase Files for Export

This update enhances the functionality of the Uploaded Files Report by removing the previous limitation of exporting a maximum of 40 files as a PDF. With this improvement, users can now export reports containing more than 40 files, providing greater flexibility and accommodating larger datasets.

FOCUS-46714- Third Party Systems: New "Exclude from API" Flag in Marking Periods (OneRoster API Dialect)

This update enhances the Third Party Systems functionality, specifically the OneRoster API Dialect, by introducing a new "Exclude from API" flag in the Marking Period setup. This flag is installed in the off position by default to preserve existing functionality. When enabled, the flagged Marking Period will be excluded from the Academic Session resource within the OneRoster API, providing greater control over which Marking Periods are transmitted.

See Marking Periods for more information.

FOCUS-46679- Hall Pass: Update District Wide Category permission

This update enhances the Hall Pass module by refining permissions for the District-Wide Category. Users who do not have access to create a District-Wide Category are now also restricted from deleting a location within a District-Wide Category. This ensures consistent permission handling and improved security for managing district-wide locations.

See Hall Pass Setup for more information.

FOCUS-46673- Assessment Report: Resolve Computed Custom Field Display

This update resolves an issue in the Assessment Report related to computed fields with variables. Previously, when such a field was selected as a report option, it would not display correctly. With this update, variables are now pulled in as expected, ensuring accurate display of computed fields. The Assessment Report is available to customers using either the Focus Assessments or Focus Analytics add-on modules.

FOCUS-46671- Scheduling: New "Do not Schedule" Feature on Mass Requests

This feature enhancement introduces a "Do Not Schedule" checkbox to the Mass Requests functionality. When selected, this checkbox corresponds to the "Don't Schedule" column on the student's Requests page, allowing for more efficient management of scheduling preferences during mass request updates.

See Mass Requests for more information.

FOCUS-46668- Grad Req. Report: Improve HOPE for PE Logic (2017/18 INTERSCH SSN Waiver)(FL)

This update corrects an issue with Waivers in the Graduation Requirements Report for Florida customers. Specifically, there was a problem detecting the INTERSCH SSN requirement for waivers in the 2017/18 school year and earlier. These waivers required course 1500430 to meet the requirement, but the waiver restrictions code did not align with this rule. This update resolves the issue, ensuring proper handling of waivers for the 2017/18 school year.

FOCUS-46641- Form Builder: Removal of the Void Forms System Preference

This update improves Form Builder functionality by adjusting the visibility of the "Enable Voiding of Forms" permission. Previously managed through Default School System Preferences, this permission is now consistently displayed under Users > Profiles > Forms in the Form Builder settings, ensuring centralized and more accessible management of this option.

See Profiles > Permissions Explained and Forms for more information.

FOCUS-46606- More Search Options: Allow Multiple Calendars to be Selected When Searching for Students

This update enhances the More Search Options functionality by improving the Calendar Widget on the Student Info Search Screen. Previously, users could select only one calendar, limiting the flexibility of creating user groups. With this update, the Calendar Widget now supports selecting multiple calendars, enabling users to search for students with active enrollments associated with any of the selected calendars, providing greater versatility in group creation.

FOCUS-46586- Communication Platform: Mark Messages Read for Archived Conversations

This update improves the Communication Platform by addressing an issue with archiving conversations. Previously, archiving a conversation with unread messages would result in the inbox showing unread messages, even though the thread was no longer visible, creating the appearance of phantom messages. With this update, archiving a conversation automatically marks any unread messages in the thread as read, ensuring they are removed from the unread count and providing a more accurate inbox view.

FOCUS-46492- Delete a Student: Change Default Option and Update Wording for Merge 2 Students

This update enhances the Delete a Student, Merge 2 Students functionality by updating default settings and improving clarity in option text. The default option in "Delete a Student" is now always set to "Cancel the Merge" for added safety. Additionally, the text for the option "Use the greater of the two attendances" has been revised to "Use the student with more attendance," providing clearer guidance for users during the merge process.

See Delete a Student for more information.

FOCUS-46412- Address & Contacts: New View Emergency Contacts Permission for Teachers

This update introduces a new permission for the Teacher role: Student Info -> View Emergency Contacts, which governs access to students' emergency contact information. Users with this permission will see the full Addresses & Contacts display as before. However, users without this permission will only see contacts not flagged as emergency, including non-custodial and custodial contacts. To ensure a smooth transition, this update includes a migration. Teachers who previously had the View Addresses & Contacts permission will automatically inherit the new View Emergency Contacts permission, maintaining their current access levels.

See Profiles > Permissions Explained for more information.

FOCUS-46396- Custom Fields: New Import Option for Select One & Select Multiple Fields

This exciting new feature for Custom Fields introduces an "Import" button for Custom Field Select Options. This feature allows users to import options for Select One and Select Multiple fields directly from a CSV file. The CSV file can include values for Code, Label, Sort Order, Min Year and Max Year. This enhancement streamlines the process of managing and updating select options for custom fields.

See Student Fields, User Fields, Referral Fields, Incident Fields, School Fields, District Fields, and Employee Fields for more information.

FOCUS-46338- Communication Platform: New Import HTML Button to Add HTML Without Ck Editor Processing

This update introduces an exciting enhancement to the Communication Platform, adding a new Import HTML button to the CK Editor toolbar for admins. (This feature is not available when the "Use Original Text Editor" preference is enabled.) The new button allows users to import HTML created in another editor for use in their message. The imported HTML becomes an object within the message, which can be positioned as needed. Unlike editing HTML directly with the CK Editor's built-in tools, this feature preserves the original styling of the imported HTML and avoids conversion to CK Editor-approved HTML, which could otherwise alter the formatting. In the Focus Inbox and email delivery, the imported object is rendered as rich text, ensuring the intended styling is maintained. This enhancement provides greater flexibility and control over message design.

See Communication (Admin) > Original Text Editor vs. New CK Editor for more details.

FOCUS-46262- Application Editor: Resolve Issue Saving Customize Last Page

This update resolves an issue in the Application Editor related to the Online Application and the Customize Last Page setting. Previously, changes made to the text on the last page would not save as expected. With this update, adjustments to the last page content now save correctly, ensuring the customization functions as intended.

FOCUS-46061- Address & Contacts: Automatic Capitalization of Contact Names When Adding New

This update enhances the process of adding new contacts in Focus by introducing automatic capitalization for first and last names. When entering a name, the system will now auto-capitalize the first character of each name if no other characters are capitalized, ensuring proper formatting and consistency in name entries.

FOCUS-45525- Scheduling: Improve Logic of Student Counts with Future Drop Dates in Teacher Schedules Report

This update resolves an issue in the Teacher Schedules Report where students with a future enrollment end date were not being counted in the student totals for teachers. With the correction, these students will be accurately included in the count until their actual withdrawal date, ensuring up-to-date and accurate student totals in the report.

FOCUS-45504- Scheduled Jobs: New Exclude Tests Option in Assign LCPs (Postsecondary FL)

This update introduces a feature enhancement to the WDIS Automated Process for Postsecondary customers in Florida. A new Exclude Tests select-multiple field has been added to the Scheduled Job setup for the Assign LCPs process. With this update, organizations can specify tests in the dropdown that should be excluded from consideration when the job is run, providing greater flexibility and customization in managing LCP assignments.

See Scheduled Jobs > Florida Scheduled Jobs > Assign LCPs for more information.

FOCUS-45472- Hall Pass: Add Kiosk Sign-On Option for Teachers

This update introduces a teacher kiosk sign-on option, enabling teachers to manage Hall Passes securely through a dedicated classroom kiosk screen.

• Teachers can now access the kiosk using a new "Teacher Kiosk" button on the Hall Pass screen. Logging in requires a kiosk PIN or Focus credentials, and logging out prompts a re-entry of teacher credentials to prevent unauthorized access.
• Once logged in, students can scan or type their ID to create Hall Passes. Approved locations, configured under Setup > Hall Pass Setup > Locations, are displayed for selection. Passes initiated at teacher kiosks are automatically approved.
• Students can also view and end their active passes by scanning their ID upon returning.

A new "Teacher Kiosk Location" column has been added to Hall Pass Setup > Locations, allowing administrators to designate locations that appear on the kiosk.

This update improves Hall Pass workflows for both teachers and students while ensuring secure kiosk access.

See Hall Pass Setup > Setting Up Locations (Admin) and Hall Passes > Using the Teacher Kiosk (Teachers) for more information.

FOCUS-44915- Transcripts: Improve Display of Computed Fields

This update enhances the visual presentation of computed fields and tables on generated transcripts, ensuring a clearer and more polished display for users.

FOCUS-42999- Scheduling: New Mass Change Schedule Enhancement

This enhancement introduces a new Mass Change Schedule feature, which simplifies the process of adding and removing courses for student groups by introducing the ability to replace a course (drop and add) in one step. While retaining and visually improving the mass adding and removing functionalities, this feature enables more efficient and targeted management of course schedules. Users can now search for students based on various criteria, such as previous year course enrollment, streamlining the course schedule management process. To maintain existing functionality, end-users with previous profile permissions for the legacy Mass Add Course and Mass Drop Course will gain access to the new Mass Change Schedule screen by default.

See Mass Change Schedule for more information.

FOCUS-46793- SSS: Improve Behavior of Save & Validate Button on Supplementary Step

This update enhances the SSS module by improving the functionality of the "Save and Validate" button on supplemental forms. Previously, the button was blue and active from the start, with no visual indication of changes after entering information. With this update, the button is initially disabled and gray. Once information is entered, the button becomes red, indicating that changes need to be saved. After saving, the button reverts to gray, providing clearer visual feedback and improving the user experience.

FOCUS-46685- SSS: December 2024 Missouri Snapshot

This update introduces significant improvements to Form Layouts and Workflows within the SSS module for customers in Missouri. These enhancements are designed to optimize functionality and usability. For detailed information, please refer to our Focus University article: https://focusschoolsoftware.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/31752025554843-December-2025-Updates-to-MO-Master-Forms-Setup

FOCUS-46682- SSS: Question to 'Publish to Parent Portal' Displayed on Setting Event to Inactive or Active

This update improves the SSS module by refining the behavior of the publication prompt for events marked for the parent portal. Previously, toggling an event between active and inactive would trigger a prompt asking if you want to publish the event. With this update, the prompt no longer appears when switching between active and inactive status but continues to appear when locking the event, ensuring publication decisions are made at the appropriate stage.

FOCUS-46611- SSS: PMP Chart Improvement & Progress Monitoring Tab in General

This update introduces a new Progress Monitoring Plan tab in the SSS > General section to enhance the organization and functionality of settings related to Progress Monitoring Plans. Options previously located in the Program Preferences tab, including PMP Behavior Charts, Progress Monitoring Charts, PMP Chart Data Label, Custom PMP/BMP Title, and Data Collection, have been relocated to the new tab.

Additionally, two new fields have been added to the Progress Monitoring Plan tab. The first, PMP Academic/Behavior Chart - Peer Group, allows users to enable or disable peer group data tracking in the data collection table. By default, this option is enabled, but disabling it removes the Peer Group column from the data collection table in the relevant PMP steps. The second field, PMP Academic/Behavior Chart - Rate of Improvement, calculates the rate of improvement (slope) of the trendline for student progress in the graph, beginning at the third data point. This field is also enabled by default, and the resulting calculations display in a read-only column in the table, accurate to at least the third decimal place.

These enhancements apply to the SSS > Manage Student > Program: MTSS > Events: Academic Progress Monitoring Plan and Behavior Progress Monitoring Plan, specifically within the Academic PMP/Graph and Behavior PMP/Graph steps. These updates improve usability and flexibility, providing a more streamlined interface for managing data collection and reporting in Progress Monitoring Plans.

See General > Setting Progress Monitoring Plan Preferences, Academic PMP, and Behavior PMP for more information.

FOCUS-46299- SSS: Hide Transportation Code when "Transportation" is not a Service

This update improves the SSS module by refining the display of the Transportation Code for related services. Previously, the Transportation Code would appear even when transportation was not an option for the related service, resulting in an empty field. With this update, the Transportation Code will no longer be visible if transportation is not an applicable option, ensuring a cleaner and more accurate display.

FOCUS-45988- Form Builder: New Delete Feature from Form History

This update introduces a new feature to the Form Builder, adding a "Delete" permission under User Profiles, Forms. When this permission is enabled for administrators, they gain the ability to delete previously submitted forms directly from the Forms History screen. This enhancement provides administrators with greater control over form management.

See Profiles > Permissions Explained and Forms > Deleting a Submitted Form for more information.

FOCUS-46868- SSS: Frequency of Sessions on Schedule of Services for Instructional & Related Services

This update improves the SSS module by enhancing the Frequency of Sessions dropdown in the IEP Event > Schedule of Services step. The dropdown now includes options up to 10 for all four Schedule of Services areas, providing greater flexibility in specifying session frequencies.