Maine Start of Year Checklist
Use the following checklist to track your progress through the Start of Year tasks for State Reporting. Review the PowerSchool Start of Year Guide for additional updates.
District Setup
Review entry, exit, and ethnicity codes
Review and update school information
Update the default term level
Update course information
Review and update Grade Setup
Review and update MEDMS Calendar Mapping
School Administration
Review Years & Terms
Review Periods and Cycle Days
Review Sections
Review Bell Schedule
Complete Calendar Setup
Pre-Register Students
Review Attendance Codes, Categories, and Conversions
Review full-time equivalencies
Staff Setup
Review staff member demographic information
Update Staff Assignment records.
Student Setup
Review student demographic information
Review school enrollment