Prosper ISD (PISD) is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain dignity and independence. We believe in integration and are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. The District will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility by complying with the accessibility of online content and functionality under the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C’s) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and the Web Accessibility Initiative Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 for web content.

The District is supportive of keeping our families connected to information about PISD using Schoolwires Blackboard Content Management System to provide a comprehensive website across the District. The many pages of PISD’s site provide general District information, teacher information, schedules and calendars, school news, departmental and campus information. PISD has also implemented a web governance platform, Siteimprove, to automatically scan every single webpage and identify inaccessible content every five days.

As PISD becomes more ingrained in a digital environment it is imperative that we look ahead to create the environment as one that can be shared and experienced among all the people it touches. The District has developed this web governance strategy with accessibility at the forefront. The strategy will address the following elements:

• Overall website expectations/compliance
• Streamline/deletion of outdated content
• Use of provided templates
• Use of photos/videos/graphics/fonts and colors
• Making use of the calendar
• Dedicated commitment/monitoring
• Continued training
• Contact information for troubleshooting

Overall website expectations/compliance
The principal or designee at each campus will maintain their site within Blackboard CMS. Information that is posted will be current and relevant. If unclear, consult with the District’s Communications Department.

As a general rule and at a minimum, each campus/department site will relay the following information:

• Campus/Department Name
• Welcome and/or Meet our Principal or Staff w/District Email
• Mailing and/or Physical Address
• Phone Number (Main and/or Front Line)
• Photos (Exterior Campus and/or Principal)
• News & Announcement Section
• Links: Calendar/District Home Page
• Social Media Icons (Linking to Campus or District)
• Contact Information for “Campus Webmaster”

Use of provided templates
The District provides each campus with the main template for use. Adjustment to that template will only be done through Schoolwires Blackboard. The District’s non-discrimination and website accessibility statement as follows:

Prosper ISD (PISD) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact: Karen Kidd, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 469-219-2000, kjkidd@prosper-isd.net.

PISD affirms its commitment to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access online information and functionality. For assistance accessing any online information or functionality that is currently inaccessible, and you wish to report an issue related to the accessibility of any content on a Prosper ISD website, you may do so in the following ways:

1. Complete the online form. Please include the web address or URL along with a detailed description of the problems you have encountered.
2. Email tcseirer@prosper-isd.net. Please include the web address or URL along with a detailed description of the problems you have encountered.
3. Submit written correspondence to Tieler Seirer, 605 E. Seventh Street, Prosper, Texas, 75078.

To file a formal grievance under Section 504 and Title II, contact: Karen Kidd, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, 469-219-2000.

The above information will be prominently displayed via a link to a “Non-Discrimination and Website Accessibility Statement” in the footer of the district’s home page and each page throughout the website, including all subordinate pages managed by PISD.

Use of photos/videos/graphics/fonts and colors
Photos, videos, and other graphics can be difficult to absorb in a screen reader or other accessible device used by those with a disability. The District is committed to posting multi-media with care to ensure readability, when necessary to the logistics of the page.

Photos and graphics must be accompanied by alternative text, unless used solely for decorative purpose and are not needed as an essential descriptor on the page. When possible, users will avoid using images of text. If a text graphic is used, it must have appropriate alternative text. Avoid using animated GIF files.

Long-standing District policies on use of photos/videos/graphics, include (Review: District Administrative Guidelines):

• Unless denied by parent or guardian of a student, a child’s name, photo, voice or artwork, a student’s name and/or image may be used on the District’s website.
• Unauthorized use of copyrighted material is prohibited.

All videos and audio files:

• Must also include video descriptions when appropriate.

Selecting fonts/colors will include:

• Avoid using white text (difficult to print).
• Avoid selecting specialized fonts. Stick to basics, such as Times New Roman, Arial, Helvetica, or Times, depending on the type of computer you use.
• Avoid color schemes that make pages difficult to read.

Dedicated commitment/monitoring
As previously stated, PISD is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. The District will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility by complying with the accessibility of online content and functionality under the World Wide Web Consortium’s (W3C’s) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 Level AA and the Web Accessibility Initiative Accessible Rich Internet Applications Suite (WAI-ARIA) 1.0 for web content.

The District has contracted with Siteimprove to provide a weekly comprehensive listing of errors related to accessibility that present on the website. The service also provides suggestions on how to repair said issues. The Communications Specialist has been designated by the District to monitor the maintenance related to keeping the website accessible for those with disabilities.

Continued training
All District and Campus Webmasters will have completed accessibility certification through Siteimprove’s online module center. The district will require and monitor completion of annual website accessibility trainings to appropriate staff. In addition, accessibility training will be provided to new employees on-boarding to the District throughout the year.