LCSD1 Guidelines Notes

For the last couple of years the district has put an emphasis on making sure website content is translatable. This is accomplished by using the default font in the blocks, that way visitors can use the language translate button at the top of every website.

Text/fonts within SchoolBlocks should be used as graphics are not translatable. Stay within the recommended fonts style and size for readability and to stay ADA compliant.

In the fall of 2022 we were selected for an Office of Civil Rights website compliance review and are working towards maintaining ADA accessibility on our website.

All documents that are attached to the website need to meet ADA accesible.

PDF is the preferred type of document to attach to the website.  In the concern for making everything translatable on the website, we have started using Word documents.  We can continue to use either format as long as the document is ADA compliant with proper headings and such. Does this need to be discussed with leadership, about what will be the document of choice to accomplish both. 

District email addresses cannot be listed on our website due to phishing and more types of attacks.

All videos must have closed caption or have a transcript. The cc or transcript must be reviewed for content clarity.

All pictures must have ALT text, on the website and any documents that has images that are attached to the website must have ALT text.

Color contrast must meet ADA requirements. You must know how to use a tool to check this.

Always check to make sure websites display properly on a mobile device.

A resource is being created with detailed information about the items above and will be posted here at a later date.

If you contribute content or are responsible for information on our website and have any questions or need to update information on our website - raise a request through the - Jira Staff Help Portal.

LCSD1 Leadership Required Website Criteria

Information needs to be

1. Public information 2. Current (unless required by statute) 3. Accurate 4. Relevant to:

  • District mission
  • General public
  • Parents

5. Engaging (drive visitors)
6. Emergency notice
7. Consistent between schools

These guidelines were created and approved by LCSD1 District Leadership.

Creating an Accessible Website

Laramie County School District 1 is committed to meeting accessibility requirements on its website and web pages, and several steps are being taken to fulfill that commitment

LCSD1 has adopted a website accessibility policy that establishes minimum standards of web accessibility for individuals with disabilities regarding websites and web pages that are used to conduct LCSD1 business and activities. That includes all web pages served by LCSD1's Content Management System (CMS), as well as all other web pages under the “laramie1.org” domain.

Compliance with the LCSD1's website policy, including the training and use of the accessibility tool, is required of everyone at UW who develops, maintains and contributes content to the district web pages.

A link to the accessibility guidelines is located at the bottom of every web page on this website.

Reviewed and updated October2023