How to Edit a Behavior Field in openSIS

How to Edit a Behavior Field in openSIS

Overview

openSIS allows administrators to edit existing behavior fields to keep behavior data aligned with school policies and operational needs. Editing a behavior field lets you update its title or display order without creating a new field.

This article explains how to edit a behavior field and what changes are allowed.

Who Can Edit Behavior Fields?

  • Only Administrators can edit behavior fields

  • Teachers and staff can view and use these fields but cannot modify them

Steps to Edit a Behavior Field

Follow the steps below to edit a behavior field:

  1. Log in to openSIS as an Administrator

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Navigate to Behavior

  4. Click Behavior Fields

  5. Select the behavior field you want to edit

  6. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu

  7. Choose Edit Item


Editable Field Properties

When editing a behavior field, you can update:

Field Title

  • Modify the name of the field

  • Use clear and descriptive titles

Sort Order

  • Change the field’s position on the behavior incident form

  • Lower numbers appear higher in the form

What Cannot Be Edited

  • Data type cannot be changed after creation

  • Default behavior fields have restricted properties

  • Core system behavior fields cannot be removed

If a data type needs to change, create a new custom field instead.

Save Changes

  1. Click Update

  2. The changes apply immediately to new behavior entries

Important Notes

  • Editing a field does not alter historical behavior records

  • Changes affect future incident entries only

  • Review changes carefully to avoid confusion for staff

Best Practices

  • Rename fields thoughtfully to avoid misunderstandings

  • Avoid frequent changes to active fields

  • Inform staff if field names are updated


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