Instructions for Reporting Census Data

The School Census report is due in mid-August. The internet reporting portal for the census data will open for district data entry July 1st.
The School Financial Services Team has created a "reporting portal" through which districts will access all required School Financial Service Team reports. These instructions are designed to guide district staff to the School Census reporting program and to the instructions for completing this report.

1. After logging on to the Internet and navigating to the finance team's home web page, select the link, "School Finance Reporting Portal.”
2. From the School Finance Reporting Portal, select “Log In to View or Submit Data.” District staff will use the ID and Password created for them by the PI 1500 District Contacts report to view or to enter and submit data to the department. After entering the new ID and Password, district staff can proceed to the reports for which they have been authorized to file data. Navigation to the district reports is the same as before. Just click “Continue” after entering the ID/Password.
3. From the District Reporting Home Page, select the "Non-Financial Data Home" or “Status & Due Dates” link.  On this screen, select the link, "School Census"
4. Select the link identifying the appropriate fiscal year.
5. Once the report has been opened for data entry and if authorized for this report, entry of data will be possible.
6. After completing the census data entry, click on the “Submit to DPI’ button at the end of the report.  Print and sign the Certification/Signature page. The district is required to maintain this signature page on file at the district. Do not send to the Department.

Should you have additional questions, please contact one of the following finance consultants:

Brad Adams	(608) 267-3752	Bradley.Adams@dpi.wi.gov
Bob Avery	(608) 267-9707	Robert.Avery@dpi.wi.gov

For questions about this information, contact dpifin@dpi.wi.gov (608) 267-9114

Last updated on 4/28/2011 5:23:13 AM