PowerSchool ERP Pennsylvania

September 2025 Escalation Release - 22.4.48.1, 23.10.23.1

Resolved Issues

These changes have been released in the following software versions unless otherwise noted in the release note:

  • 22.4.48.1

  • 23.10.23.1

The following issues have been resolved:

Reference

Area

Release Note

EFIN-137451

Pennsylvania PIMS and Safe Schools Report Changes for 2025-2026

The PIMS and PIMS Safe Schools reports were updated according to the 2025-26 reporting requirements.

  • PA PIMS Safe Schools Report:

    • Omit SSN Checkbox Removed:
      The Omit SSN checkbox has been completely removed from the Safe Schools Report interface since SSN is no longer reported in any of the template files.

    • SSN Removal:
      Social Security Numbers no longer appear in staff output files (position 3) and staff snapshot files (position 3) - these positions are now blank.

    • Primary Assignment Indicator:
      Staff Assignment input file now requires a new Primary Assignment Indicator column as the last column in the file. This field must contain 'Y' or 'N'. Invalid entries will show an error message.

    • Assignment Output Format:
      Assignment output files now include the Primary Assignment Indicator at position 26. Positions 21-25 remain blank.

    • Snapshot Date Addition:
      Staff snapshot files now include the snapshot date at position 50.

  • PA PIMS Report > Report

    • Interface Change:
      The "Omit SSN" checkbox is automatically hidden when selecting Staff Template File or Staff Assignment Template File options, and is only visible when generating Hard Copy Reports.

    • Output Change:
      Staff and staff snapshot output files no longer print SSN in position 3 (now blank).

    • Files Unchanged:
      Staff and Staff Development Facts input files work the same as before.

EFIN-137452

2025-26 PIMS Staff/Staff Snapshot and Staff Assignment Updates

The PIMS Staff/Staff Snapshot and Staff Assignment reports were updated according to 2025-26 reporting requirements.

  • Long Job Class valid values have been updated to include:

    • PE

    • PPE (new)

    • NTPE

    • TPE

    • SP

    • SPE

    • SC

    • CP

  • Job Description Code valid values have been updated to include:

    • SWS

    • SNS

    • NCH (new)

    • NLA (new)
      Note that NPA is no longer a valid Job Description.

  • The PVAAS Role and Emplymnt Basis fields on the Payroll Information - State Required page are updated to accept the new valid values.