1. Creating a Data Governance Team A Proactive Approach to Data Quality By Casey Cover, Amy Collier, Barb Hillegass, and Judy Eller

2. Bedford Area School District Elementary, Middle and High School Enrollment done at each building Our Roles Introduction

3. New People Data Quality Issues Delays in disseminating information Missing or incomplete information Data entered incorrectly in our SIS Lack of communication between departments Resistance from Employees Lack of Ownership Background Information

4. How To Fix the ‘Problems’? Point out everyone’s mistakes We were already doing this and it wasn’t working! Creating a Data Quality Team We were already a team! Change the way we approach our goals

5. Understanding Roles, Responsibilities, and Process Objectives: Learn their individual process Create flow charts to help visualize process. Use flow charts as learning tools.

6. Flow Chart

7. Why do you need Admin Involvement? Support Guidance Assistance Administrative Support

8. It took us working together as a team and understanding the full process to identify opportunities for improvements. What did we learn? Lack of a Back-up Misunderstanding the Data Why is this important? Who does this affect? Learnings

9. Create a “How To” List for your duties and responsibilities. Everyone should have a potential back-up. Create a document that details your responsibilities and duties. Include a timeline. Creating Contingency Plans

10. Future Plans Keep the whole team involved in the process Meeting with Admin and Team to come up with creative change initiatives. Hold 3-4 Educational Meetings a year with PIMS team Our local “DQN” Meetings. To educate everyone on the changes and updates with PIMS.

11. Takeaways: Be Proactive! Work together with the individuals involved in your data entry and data maintenance. Take time to see the bigger picture- learn everyone’s role. Conclusion