Round Rock ISD’s main website and its department and campus sites are to be created and maintained using Word Press, the District’s web provider, under the management of Community Relations. All websites (with the exception of teacher websites) are to be developed and maintained inside WordPress to provide district oversight, better usability, accessible content, consistency of branding, and ease of updating information.
Visitors to the Round Rock ISD web environment must be able to determine at all times that they are visiting a portion of a District managed site. The overall design of the Round Rock ISD web environment is consistent by use of the District’s designated template. In addition, all sites within the Round Rock ISD environment must be hosted under the official roundrockisd.org domain name.
View the complete Round Rock ISD Web Communications Guide and Campus Homepage Guidelines
WordPress
WordPress should be used for any sites that contain district, department, or campus information that is intended to be used for public usage.
Benefits:
- Official domain name
- Consistent branding
- Translation toolbar
- Copyright information
- Accessibility information
- This page also includes a link for anyone to report any accessibility issues that they find on our sites
Google Sites
If you are a campus or a department utilizing an internal site for your staff or students, you may use Google Sites and restrict it to Round Rock ISD users only.
Benefits:
- Connected to District Gmail accounts
- Can be restricted to visibility only by Round Rock ISD staff and students
Limitations:
- Do not have the essential elements of the WordPress environment including branding, translation, copyright, etc.
- They are owned by individuals who come and go and aren’t audited appropriately for outdated information.
- Compromises the District’s search engine optimization strategy.
Which option is right for you?
If you are a campus or a department providing information to the general public, it needs to be on WordPress.
If you are a campus or a department utilizing an internal site for your staff, use Google Sites to restrict it to Round Rock ISD users only.
Accessibility
Whether it is a WordPress page or Google Site, Round Rock ISD is committed to providing websites that are accessible to all, regardless of technology or ability.
Round Rock ISD Accessibility Statement
Accessibility features include:
- Alternative text detail for images
- Meaningful links
- Closed captioning for videos
- Color contrast
- Limit movement of content
- Use tables wisely
Branding
A clear and consistent visual identity conveys to the world the relationship across the Round Rock ISD community and what it means to be a part of the District.
Round Rock ISD Branding Guidelines
Visit the Branding website to access:
- Brand standards and licensing information
- Official logos for the district and campuses
- Co-branding logos
- Approved colors and typography
- Templates for business cards, envelopes, email signatures and more!
Accessibility and Branding Updates
View the slideshow presented in the Fall of 2022 which covers specific ADA issues and best practices, including a “to-do” list to make your sites accessible.