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Purchased Add-Ons
Updated onArticleThe Purchased Add-Ons screen allows users to review add-ons purchased by parents and/or students via Purchase & Pay. Optional Add-Ons are set up via Scheduling > Classes for Sale.
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Extended Day Credit
Updated onArticleThe Extended Day Credit screen gives users the ability to apply credit to all the students who had active schedule records in Before/ After Care programs during the time of the school closure, such as a hurricane day. The user can set the date(s), give a reason, and push a credit to the accounts where students were given the attendance code associated with the schools being closed in that time period.
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Cashout
Updated onArticleThe Cashout function allows cashiers to reconcile transactions that have occurred using Point of Sale for Student Billing with actual monies in the cashier’s drawer. Cashing out will account for all monies tendered, refunded, voided, etc. and will provide a cashout receipt when complete.
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Billing Categories
Updated onArticleBilling Categories allows schools to establish their own chart of accounts, but the elements must be established in the district element setup via ERP > Setup > Settings > Elements, which ensures all element codes and descriptions are uniform throughout the district.
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12.0.17, 12.0.18 - Revision - 09/28/2023
Updated onArticleAdded FOCUS-40154 - Communication: Recorded Message Being Sent with Other Communication Unless User Leaves the Screen
Release Notes and State Reporting Updates Release Notes Version 12.0.X
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12.0.17, 12.0.18 - Revision - 09/27/2023
Updated onArticleRemoved FOCUS-39634 - Adding Tab Specific Permissions for Government Codes
Release Notes and State Reporting Updates Release Notes Version 12.0.X
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Texas Codes
Updated onArticleThe Texas Codes screen allows users to review and set up Texas State Reporting Codes that are used throughout Focus for Services, Job Categories, Contribution Rates, Salary Schedules, and Job Codes. The codes displayed on this screen are normally imported into the system; however, codes can be reviewed, edited, or manually added, as needed.
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12.0.17, 12.0.18 - Revision - 09/26/2023
Updated onArticleRemoved FOCUS-39394 - Applicant Tracking - Drop Down for Job Posting Title
Release Notes and State Reporting Updates Release Notes Version 12.0.X
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12.0.18 - 09/24/2023
Updated onArticleFOCUS-40052- Need Inactive Items Hidden/Removed From Room Reports System improvement to the Fixed Asset > Room Report adding a checkbox to include inactive/disposed assets. See Room Report for details. FOCUS-40036- User deleted Cash Drawer when it was still assigned to users System improvement to Billing > Cash Drawer Setup preventing the drawer from being deleted if the drawer is assigned. See Cash Drawer Setup for more information. FOCUS-40023- chore(accounts-payable): show p-card bank on PO and Invoice pages System enhancement adding the Pcard Bank Column to the Purchase Order History Tab and the Invoice batch review/post screen. See Purchase Requests/Orders and Internal Purchase Requests/Orders for details. FOCUS-39994- chore(budget): send user back to pending approval after approving budget maintenance request System improvement to return the user to the pending approval screen after the user has approved the budget maintenance request. FOCUS-39794- feat(accounts-payable): allow sending copy of PO email to author System improvement adding a check box to allow the user to send an emailed copy of the Purchase Order to the author. See Purchase Requests/Orders and Internal Purchase Requests/Orders for details. FOCUS-33699- E-signature size/display issue The E-Signature component in our system has now been enhanced with dynamic sizing capabilities. Here's what's new: 1. Dynamic Resizing: The E-Signature component can now be adjusted in size, ensuring that it fits perfectly within various form layouts and designs. Whether you need a larger space for signatures on one form or a more compact design for another, this feature has you covered. 2. Proportional Signature Adjustments: As you resize the E-Signature component, both the actual signature and the printed name adjust their sizes proportionally. This ensures that the signature and name always look consistent and legible, regardless of the component's size. 3. Consistent Positioning: One of the critical updates is that despite any dynamic resizing, the printed component remains fixed in its position on the form. This consistency ensures that no unexpected shifts occur in the layout, especially when the form is sent for print media. 4. Signature Boundaries: The actual signature, printed name, and date are all contained within the boundaries of the E-Signature component. This containment ensures a neat and tidy appearance, keeping your forms looking professional and easy to read. This enhancement aims to provide greater flexibility in form design while maintaining a polished and professional appearance. FOCUS-39899- Add Edit Starting Check Numbers Permission System improvement adding a profile permission to 'Edit Starting Check Numbers' in Purchasing/Accounts Payable > Accounts Payable > Checks and Purchasing/Accounts Payable > Accounts Payable > Internal Account Checks. See Checks and/or Internal Account Checks for more information.
Release Notes and State Reporting Updates Release Notes Version 12.0.X
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12.0.10, 12.0.11, 12.0.12, 12.0.13, 12.0.14, 12.0.15, 12.0.16, 12.0.17 - Revision - 09/22/2023
Updated onArticleAdded FOCUS-39953 - Communication Platform: Set Default Language This branch addresses an issue that prevented the automated cron messages scheduled job from running when there was no default language specified. Post implementation of this branch, if the default language isn't set, the migration will automatically set "English" as the default language in the database's languages table. This ensures that the automated emails job operates without disruptions. Added FOCUS-39982 - Communication Platform: Add District Messages to Communication Report This branch enhances the visibility and traceability of messages originating from non-individual sources in the Communication Report. Specifically: -Messages that are dispatched by Attendance Messages, Announcements, Automated Cron Messages, or those sent 'As District' were previously excluded from the Communication Report. With this update, these messages are now included. -While these messages are listed in the report as being from a specific user for tracking purposes, it's important to note that recipients will still see these messages as coming from the district sender in their Communication Inbox, maintaining the original sender's anonymity. -An added feature is the inclusion of a checkbox on the report, which allows for easy filtering of messages that were sent (or not sent) from the district. This ensures that users can quickly discern between individual and district-based communications. -A noteworthy addition is the population of the "Regarding Student" column for all Attendance Notification records within the Communication Report. This facilitates districts in swiftly filtering and pinpointing a particular Attendance Notification to inspect its recipients. See Communication Reports for more information. Added FOCUS-39596 - Communication: Student Name at Top of Page When Printing See Communication for more information. Added FOCUS-39995 - Communication Platform: New Communication Option in Letterhead Templates This branch introduces an enhancement to the Letterhead Templates. Now, "Communication" has been added to the "Available For" options. If this option is left blank, the Letterhead will be accessible across all programs. However, if specific programs are selected, the Letterhead will be exclusive to those chosen. Specifically, this update provides districts the flexibility to design a letterhead template and restrict its utilization solely to the Communication Platform. See Letterhead Templates and Communication for more information. Added FOCUS-39863 - Communication Platform: New Determination of Eligible Message Recipients This branch addresses various inconsistencies related to the messaging dropdown selection in the compose screen: 1) Teachers who were excluded from messaging search would be selected from teacher completion screens, but would then be absent on the compose screen. 2) When using the magnifying glass search, if a student from a previous year marked as inactive was selected, they wouldn't be displayed on the compose screen. 3) Students who changed classes within the academic year could still see their former teachers in the compose dropdown. 4) Students could also view teachers from their previous enrollments. With the implementation of this branch, these issues have been resolved to ensure accurate representation of selected recipients in the compose screen.
Release Notes and State Reporting Updates Release Notes Version 12.0.X