Prerequisites
We will need access to the server to update the students.
Make sure you have run the Graduate Senior routine
Update your Database
Student Data File
The student data file should be pulled from the student management system and save in CSV format
The file must contain these fields:
Student Id number
Student pin number
Student last name
Student first name
If you have multiple schools, this needs to be included in this file as well.
In order to update the student records for the new school year the file should also contain:
Grade
Homeroom
These Fields are optional:
Street Address
City
State
Zip
Phone
E-mail Address
Free, reduced or paid lunch type
Import the file
1) Data Sentinel
If you have the data sentinel running on the server, put the file in place and make sure you have the FSS Data Sentinel service running.
If you are not sure where to place the file, Follow these steps:
Go to the FSS folder, usually on the C drive, and double click on it to open
Locate and double click on the Data Sentinel folder.
Within this folder is the DataSentinel.exe. which is the executable for the data sentinel. Double click on it to launch the program and there you will see the path for the import file.
2) Manual import
Contact us to schedule an import of the data file
We will need access to your server
You will need to be logged in with Administrative rights
Call 814-317-4400 option 2 or e-mail support@foodserve.com
3) Rollover
A rollover will move the students from one grade to the next
This will not update homeroom assignments
We will need access to the server to run this back office routine.
There is no reason to provide a file if this method is used
Call us at 814-317-4400 Option 2 or e-mail support at support@foodserve.com.