June 2004 — Applications
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AAL Helps Blue Valley Stay on the Cutting Edge With a Customized Student Information System
For instance, we have a popular voice-mail system in our district where every household has access to its own mailbox. We initially didn't find a feature in the system to track this information, so AAL built it in for us. Additionally, Blue Valley identified nursing module features we wanted to include, such as health plans for children with special medical needs, as well as a nursing log to record visits, medications and screening tests. AAL worked closely with us to develop this module to our specifications.Further, our teaching assistant module now incorporates a gradebook that allows teachers to track attendance online and weight specific assignments. Student grades are then automatically transferred from the eSIS to report cards without additional paperwork for teachers.
Through these forward-thinking partnership challenges, Blue Valley has been able to work closely with AAL to meet the needs of a user population that is growing in number and in its technical ability. Based on the results of staff and community surveys, we are confident that our present eSIS meets current needs, while also allowing for future enhancements and changes. Our collaborative vendor partnership resulted in creating exactly the product we wanted. After all, as a successful and growing school district, we are in the business of listening and learning; our newly enhanced, customized SIS allows us to continue as a leader in both areas.
For more information about the Blue Valley School District's SIS, contact Ruth Weddle, executive director of information technology services, at (913) 239-4097, or visit www.bluevalleyk12.org.
- David L. Benson, Ph.D.
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