SIS SIG - Meeting 16 - 2025.07.15

Participants

Agenda

• Data Standard 6.0: review of proposed changes

• Universal ID

• Next Meeting: Aug 19, 11:00 am CT with agenda topics to include

  • DMS Integration Testing with SIS providers

  • Bulk sync/insert and learnings from Indiana attendance

  • NACHOS and business logic burden reduction update

Notes & Discussion Highlights

1. Data Standard 6.0 (RFC 27) – Community Feedback Needed

The group reviewed the proposed changes in RFC 27(b), which streamlines handling of Identification Codes, Contact Information, and Demographics.

• Community sentiment was cautious — most participants requested more time to understand the implications before offering feedback.

• Action Requested: Please review the following resources and submit comments by July 30:

  • RFC 27(b): Identification Codes & Contact Info

  • RFC 27: Data Standard 6.0 Preview

• The next Data Standard Working Group meeting is Thursday, July 24 at 11 AM CDT.

• Any other comments or questions, please send to Maria.Ragone@ed-fi.org or Stephen.Fuqua@ed-fi.org

2. Uniform ID: Exploring a Shared Identifier Across Registries

We visited on the concept of leveraging Uniform ID Framework from 1EdTech for vendors to reduce duplication and improve data traceability.

• No requirement proposed at this stage; this remains exploratory.

• Consensus from the group: A real use case or value proposition must be led by a state agency or data hub before community support could coalesce.

• Vendors expressed that this is not currently seen as a priority problem or blocker for implementation.

3. Security & Certification (Continued from June)

• Draft plans remain under review to include third-party security verification in Ed-Fi Registry listings during certification.

• Community feedback still welcome on:

  • What kinds of controls (e.g., MFA) to highlight

  • Best practices for bulk credential generation/distribution

  • Whether Ed-Fi should build tools to support credential workflows in states without portals

4. Preview: August 19 Agenda Topics

• DMS Integration Testing

  • Share interface differences between Ed-Fi ODS/API and DMS

  • Address SIS vendor questions and offer sample sandbox environments

  • Establish feedback channels for observed challenges

• Bulk sync/insert workflows (learnings from Indiana)

• Project NACHOS: Updates on business logic burden reduction

Topics to explore in a future meeting

• What common requirements or issues are you seeing across states and customers?