How much of the website content is new and how much is old?
The new website incorporates all of the content of the
previous website, albeit in a different structural layout. There is also a significant amount of
new content on the website and a plan to ensure that new content is being
regularly updated and posted.
Why is text small on some pages?
Some content will automatically get smaller to fit on a
single web page. If you have trouble reading the text, you can use your
browsers "zoom", or "increase text size" feature to enlarge
it. This is usually located under "view" from your browsers menu.
What internet browser(s) can I use to access the school’s new website?
The current website has been evaluated and should work fine under Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Opera browsers running on Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X operating systems. (The website was created under an Apple operating system and is hosted on Apple servers so, in theory, the website is optimally viewed using Apple’s Safari browser). Safari is now available for Windows users as a free download.
How frequently will the website be updated?
In theory, the website could be updated daily – and, if
needed, it will be. Practically
speaking, it is envisioned that some items (e.g., the Weekly Update) will be
updated weekly while other items (e.g., School Board agenda and minutes) will
be updated monthly. Other routine
content can be submitted for review and posting in accordance with the
“Production Schedule” and the submission requirements of “Website Content
Submission Process.”
If I want to submit new material for inclusion on the website, how do I do so?
Posting of either new or routine materials requires
conformance with the submission requirements contained in the “Website Content
Submission Process” document. The
guidelines detailed in this document will rigidly adhered to so please review
the document carefully before making submissions.
Are there any other means for posting material? Can I post content myself?
No. In the
interest of integrity and maintenance of the website, only the webmaster, Mr.
John Hall (jhall@csdo.org) can post content on the website. Furthermore, as noted above, Mr. Hall
will not post content that does not adhere to the submission requirements.
How long will it take for new items to be posted?
Submissions to the website fall into two categories: 1) Items submitted in accordance with
the “Production Schedule,” and 2) As-requested (i.e., “Non-Production”)
items. Production Schedule items
(e.g., the Weekly Update) will be posted within 24 hours of submission. Non-Production items will be posted
within 48 hours of receipt and approval.
What kinds of material can be posted on the website?
To ease the burden of website administration, submitted
documents must conform to formatting and attachment constraints as documented
in the “Website Content Submission Process” document. For attachments, the file types are presently limited to
Microsoft Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PDF files, pictures in JPEG
format, and movies in Quicktime format.
What are the deadlines for submission? (What is a “production schedule”?)
A “Production Schedule” schedule plans the on-going posting
of routine materials. The Weekly
Update, the School Board Agenda, the School Board Minutes, Lunch Menus, etc.,
are examples of routine materials that need to be submitted and posted on a
predictable basis and are thus subject to submission deadlines. Non-production submissions have no
submission deadlines per se, but may take a certain period of time to be posted
after submission and approval for posting.
Who is the “webmaster” for the new site?
Mr. John Hall, the Technology Coordinator for St. Leander
School, is the webmaster for the school’s website. Mr. Hall is only responsible for maintaining and updating
website content. Issues of website
design and function should be directed to Mrs. Lynne Kennedy Mullen and the St.
Leander School Technology Committee.
Who do I contact with website suggestions or if I find errors, omissions, objectionable content, etc.?
Mr. John Hall should be contacted regarding suggestions and
for issues of errors and omissions.
The risk of objectionable content should be minimal because access to
website administration and to the servers is tightly controlled. Remaining concerns can be directed to
Mr. John Hall and/or Mrs. Lynne Kennedy Mullen.
What are the future enhancements that are being considered?
Future enhancements are, for all intents and purposes,
limited only by practical constraints on our ability to deploy them. The immediate focus is to vet the full
functionality and performance of the basic website. In the hopefully not-too-distant future, we will consider
augmentations to webpage color and styling, making the make pages more dynamic
(as exemplified on most contemporary websites), adding enhanced blogging
capability (e.g., from teachers or student groups), serving media streams such
as podcasts, etc., etc., etc.
How can I get involved in supporting the school’s website and vision plan?
This is fairly new territory for us and we would welcome the
support of any St. Leander parents or parishioners who have the background and
desire to help. We are in need of
those who have the time and talent in skilled areas such as the various facets
(technical and non-technical) of website design, website maintenance and
management, content serving on the Apple (server) operating system, etc., etc. You are encouraged to contact Mr. John
Hall or Mrs. Lynne Kennedy Mullen, who will get you in touch with the
appropriate parties.