Tool Search: Rules
The Rules setup allows districts to apply weights that will improve an Application's chance of getting accepted during Open Enrollment. The Rules are created and assigned to Preferences, then added to Applications. The Weights are assigned to the Rules and are used in the Lottery calculation. The highest cumulative weights are given precedence. Default weights are assigned in this editor, but can be overridden in the Preferences setup.
Some rules are marked as Auto-Calculated. This means that the weights from those rules will be automatically applied to a student who qualifies without needing intervention from a staff member. All other rules will need to be manually reviewed by a staff member and determined if they apply to the student.
Field Descriptions
| Field | Descriptions |
| Code | An abbreviation given to the rule. All codes for this editor should be unique. |
| Name | The name given to the rule. This name is visible during the application review process. All names for this editor should be unique. |
| Default Weight | The extent to which the rule will affect the applicant's chances of being accepted during Open Enrollment. Weights may be applied here or overridden once applied to a Preference. |
| Sequence | Determines the order in which the rules will be listed. |
Adding a New Rule
- Click New.
- Enter a Code.
- Enter a Name.
- Enter a Default Weight.
- Enter a Sequence.
- Click Save. The Rule will appear in the Rule list in its designated Sequence.
Deleting a Rule
Auto-Calculate Rules cannot be deleted, nor can Rules that have had data attached to them.
- Select a rule.
- Click Delete. A prompt will appear to ensure the deletion is correct.
- Click Delete Rule Entry.
