D.

identification of (or a link to) the Board's agent to receive notification of claimed copyright infringement (including name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address).

A.

Use a large-scale, commonly understood navigation scheme (i.e., the overall plan or file structure should provide quick access to information and help the user understand how the information is organized). It is recommended that a storyboard be used to plan the web site.

B.

Each page should be designed with the audience and goal in mind.

C.

Maintain a simple, consistent page layout. A basic page format should be used, e.g. use the same background, locate navigation tools in the same place on the page, have consistent link appearance, and have consistent font size and type. Be consistent on all pages.

D.

The web site may include areas such as staff information, student projects, calendar, school information and mission statement, technology plan, and geographical information.

E.

There should be a "mail to" link that provides a means of feedback on all main pages.

A.

Pages should be checked regularly to verify that links are working and meet Board standards. Check to make sure all internal and external links work properly.

B.

Remove expired date-related items.

C.

Maintain and update files by removing unneeded or outdated files.

A.

All pages should be grammatically correct.

B.

All words should be spelled correctly - web pages should be spell checked.

A.

Re-use background images, pages will reload quicker and the user will be able to view your pages with ease.

B.

Do not use a background to convey information.

C.

Do not "name" your colors. Use the hexadecimal number for colored backgrounds. If using a tiled image, make the background color approximately the color of the tiled image.

A.

All web-site authors must follow applicable and existing intellectual property laws (copyright and trademark) pertaining to the use of text, images, video, audio/sounds, and hyperlinks to other web sites/pages. (see AG 2531)

B.

The Board retains proprietary rights to web sites/pages hosted on its servers, absent written authorization to the contrary.

A.

Provide short, simple, and meaningful alternative text for all graphical features. Use the "alt" tag to describe your picture for text-only browsers.

B.

Re-use graphics when appropriate. When graphics are re-used, they remain in the computer and will load more quickly onto a web page.

C.

Avoid using flashing content, as it may cause seizures in susceptible users.

A.

test web pages on a variety of browsers, including text-only browsers, and at a variety of screen resolutions to confirm the pages look right to the greatest number of users;

B

check your web site on multiple platforms, and test pages on small screens to confirm the pages do not bleed off the screen;

-

Identifiable photographs of students and/or student's first names may be placed on the Internet only after the appropriate release form has been signed by the parents or guardians.

-

Original work by students such as art work, poetry, essays, performances, etc. may be placed on the web site only after the appropriate release form has been signed by the parents or guardians.

A.

include statements or other items that support or oppose a candidate for public office; the investigation, prosecution, or recall of a public official; or passage of a tax levy or bond issue;

B.

link to a web site of another organization if the other web site includes such a message; or

C.

communicate information that supports or opposes any labor organization or any action by, on behalf of, or against any labor organization;

D.

include defamatory, libelous, or obscene matter;

E.

promote alcoholic beverages, cigarettes or other tobacco products, or any illegal product, service, or activity;

F.

promote illegal discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age or ancestry.

A.

School Information

Contact information

1.

Name

2.

Physical address