ASCENDER Student Highlights:
Release 9.0910 addresses improvements in data extraction processes, with fixes applied to Student Section and Academic Record extracts. Multiple TSDS fatal error issues have been resolved, such as incorrect waiver day logic and service ID inconsistencies post-extract. UI improvements were made in Scheduling Section tabs, along with an update to the NY Master Schedule utility. Additional fixes include enhanced validation for early reading indicators and improved logic for Special Education attendance reporting.
- TSDS Fatal Errors Addressed: 48011-0007, 43415-0010, 43415-0036, 40100-000H, 40100-0052, 40100-0056, 42401-0035, 42405-0003, 42405-0012, 42405-0013, 42405-0016, 42405-0050
ASCENDER Business Highlights:
Release 9.0910 resolves issues in business reporting accuracy, particularly affecting test file uploads and payroll functionality. Corrections were applied to ensure B and C IRS test files accurately reflect status. A fix was also implemented to prevent erroneous email notifications in payroll when no changes have occurred.
ASCENDER Administration Highlights:
Release 9.0910 includes a key update supporting district administrators by enhancing TSDS Extract Error Reports. This ensures better visibility and tracking of prior year actuals, budget, and payroll data, improving administrative reporting and accountability.
ASCENDER Other Highlights:
Release 9.0910 introduces API modifications for CalendarDate and completes the removal of RA/RS codes in the Basic Reporting Period Attendance schema. Additionally, a new Orphan Delete API process has been added to streamline nightly clean-up operations.
- TSDS Fatal Errors Addressed: 10200-0039, 10200-0041
ACTION NEEDED BY DISTRICT:
TSDS coordinators - Please complete an extract and send and promote and validate data for Summer PEIMS to determine if the updates noted corrected the stated fatal errors.
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HELPFUL TOOLS:
Check out the following step by step guides that help resolve some of the current Summer PEIMS fatals:
Preparing for the TSDS upgrade guide - Job Aides Section - Use these to help resolve issues with the listed fatals.
ASCENDER Summer PEIMS Solutions - list several current fatals and the data change suggestion to resolve those.
Use the following 2 guides to help troubleshoot validation errors that can't be resolved with a data correction:
TEA Problem Resolution Guide (STILL IN DRAFT FORM BUT USEFUL)
Use the Troubleshooting Guide for TSDS Validation Errors (R16) to provide needed information when you are unable to resolve a fatal/special/warning.
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