11.0.118 - 11/18/2023

Payroll

FOCUS-40937- Add 2023 W2 Forms

2023 Tax Forms Released

SIS

FOCUS-38910- Scheduling: Enforce Hide Schedule Requests from Teachers with Multiple School Access

This update resolves an issue affecting teachers with access to multiple schools. Previously, these teachers could view Schedule Requests via Portal Alerts, even when the district had enabled the System Preference to "Hide Schedule Requests." With this fix, the preference is now correctly enforced across all schools, ensuring consistent adherence to the district's specified settings.

SSS

FOCUS-40998- SSS November Snapshot (Florida & Texas)

This update brings an important enhancement to the Special Student Services (SSS) module for our customers in Texas and Florida, with the inclusion of the November Snapshot. This snapshot introduces key updates and improvements tailored specifically to the requirements and regulations of each state. For our Texas customers, details of the changes and new features in the TX Master Forms Setup can be found in the dedicated Zendesk Guide article, available at https://focusschoolsoftware.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/20451306919835-November-2023-Updates-to-TX-Master-Forms-Setup. Similarly, our Florida customers can access comprehensive information about the updates to the FL Master Forms Setup in their respective Zendesk Guide article, available at https://focusschoolsoftware.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/20451495590427-November-2023-Updates-to-FL-Master-Forms-Setup. These resources provide an in-depth overview of the enhancements and are designed to help users navigate and utilize the new features effectively within their respective state's SSS module.

FOCUS-40927- SSS: New Threat Assessment System Logging Field (Florida)

This update offers a significant advancement for our Florida customers who use the Special Student Services (SSS) Threat Assessment program. Aligning with the latest guidelines from the Department of Education's Office of Safe Schools, this revision introduces a crucial new feature to enhance harm prevention and threat management strategies. The key enhancement in this update is the introduction of a new system logging field titled "FL Harm Prevention & Threat Management Instrument." This field is specifically designed to support and streamline the documentation and management of threat assessment procedures, ensuring that schools can more effectively track and respond to potential safety concerns.