[CMS] Staff Pages That Update Themselves Automatically

Overview Staff page blocks can now automatically populate based on filters instead of requiring you to manually select each person! Perfect for large districts where staff frequently change.

Manual updates take too much time Previously, every staff page block required you to manually select each staff member to display. When someone joined the district, changed positions, or left, you had to remember to update every relevant staff page block. For large districts with hundreds of staff members and dozens of staff directories, this was a constant maintenance burden.

Automatic population based on rules Now you can configure staff blocks to automatically display anyone matching specific criteria. Set filters for user type and position, and the block automatically includes all staff who match - both now and in the future when new staff are added or positions change.

Two ways to build staff blocks

Choose which staff to display (manual mode): This is the traditional way staff blocks work. You hand-pick exactly which staff members appear in the block. Perfect for small, curated lists or when you need precise control over who appears.

Display staff with these attributes (automatic mode): This is the new option. You set filters (user type and position), and the block automatically includes everyone who matches those filters. The list updates itself whenever staff information changes.

How to set up automatic population

1. Add or edit a staff block: Open any staff page block
2. Select automatic mode: Choose "Display staff with these attributes"
3. Set your filters:

• User Type: Filter by staff role types
• Position: Filter by job positions (e.g., "Secretary," "Principal," "Counselor")

1. Preview results: See exactly which staff members match your filters in the preview table
2. Save your block: The staff list automatically updates as staff change

Perfect for

• Department directories: Automatically show all staff in a specific department
• Role-based pages: Display all counselors, all administrators, all nurses, etc.
• District-wide staff directories: Show all staff matching certain criteria without manual updates
• Large schools: Manage hundreds of staff members without constant manual editing

Always up-to-date Once configured, these automatic staff blocks stay current:

• New staff matching your filters automatically appear
• Staff who change positions are added/removed as appropriate
• Retired or departed staff are removed automatically
• No manual maintenance required after initial setup

Existing blocks stay manual All your current staff blocks continue working exactly as before in manual mode. This new automatic option is completely opt-in - you choose when to use it.

This update dramatically reduces the maintenance burden for large districts while giving you the flexibility to choose manual control when you need it.