SIF Specification
SIF Data Objects

SIF data is defined using a series of data objects. These objects are expressed using XML. When an application makes a change in one of the SIF objects, its Agent will generate a SIF_Event message containing the changes that were made. The Zone Integration Server will receive this SIF_Event and propagate it to all the other Agents that are interested in updates to that particular object.

Below are a few most commonly used Data Objects in their respective Working Groups.

Infrastructure Objects

• SIF_ZoneStatus - a mandatory object, which is provided by the ZIS and contains information about it. The object elements include: SIF_Name, SIF_Providers, SIF_Subscribers, etc.
  

Student Information Working Group Objects

• StudentPersonal object contains all individual information about the Student, such as name, address, demographics, etc.
  
• StudentSchoolEnrollment object defines information regarding student's enrollment. It includes SchoolYear, EnrollStatus, GradeLevel, EntryDate, and many other elements.
  
• SchoolInfo object defines information about the school. It includes SchoolName, SchoolDistrict, SchoolFocus, Address, and many other elements.

Food Services Working Group Objects

• StudentMeal object communicates the current meal status for a given student, such as remaining breakfast and lunch credits, cash balance, meal status, etc. The object elements include MealStatus, Cash, LunCredits, etc.
  
• FoodServiceReimbursementRates object is responsible for food reimbursement data. The object elements include Program, Agency, StartDate, EndDate, etc.
  
• StaffMeal object communicates current meal and account status for a staff member. It also indicates whether the staff member is entitled to earn meals.
  

Human Resources & Financials Working Group Objects

• Billing object contains an amount to be billed to an outside entity. It includes Billing, BillingDate and TransactionDescription elements.
  
• EmployeePersonal object provides basic information about the employee, such as name, email, address, social security number, etc.
  

Instructional Services Working Group Objects

• CurriculumStructure object contains instructional objects such as lessons, activities, and assessments joined under a particular topic or duration. The object's elements include Title, Description, SubjectArea, and Objective.
  
• Assessment object contains test data structures. It includes AssessmentType, Duration, Objective, Rubric, AssessmentFeedback, and many other elements.
  

Library Automation Working Group Objects

• LibraryPatronStatus object reports the current library status for the requested student or staff member. The object's elements include CallNumber, DueInfo, FineInfo, etc.
  

Transportation and Geographic Information Working Group Objects

• BusInfo object contains all information about a bus. The object's elements include VehicleNumber, SeatingCapacity, etc.
  
• StudentTransportInfo object contains transportation information about a student, such as eligibility, transfer point, home bus route detail, etc.