Electronic community bulletin board saves paper, time and money

Students are back in school! For many parents, it's a familiar rhythm: activities, after school snacks, backpacks full of school work, teacher notes, fliers and brochures to read.

This year, the district has taken a step that will change the rhythm a little bit. To communicate more efficiently with parents, staff and the community, Blue Valley is introducing an electronic Community Bulletin Board to help keep parents informed about opportunities offered by outside groups.

The electronic Community Bulletin Board is now available through the district Web site and will replace all paper flier distribution from outside groups.

Many parents depend on the schools to send home information about enriching opportunities available through outside groups. The electronic Community Bulletin Board will give people access to the same types of information they used to receive from fliers and brochures. Local non-profit athletic associations, parks and recreations departments and other non-profit, governmental or education groups that offer opportunities in Johnson County will continue to communicate with Blue Valley families.

Families can access the electronic Community Bulletin Board from the district home page. Click on the Parents button or the Community button to find it. Additionally, it will be available under Hot Topics. People can also go directly to the page, which is located at www.bluevalleyk12.org/community/bulletinboard.

No time to check the Web site?
As an added convenience, people can receive email updates each time new information is posted. Visit www.bluevalleyk12.org/community/bulletinboard and click the Subscribe button to sign up. Subscribers will receive emails that tell them each time the page is updated. Emails will also include a link to the Community Bulletin Board so information can be at your fingertips in a cost efficient, environmentally friendly fashion. 

In the past, paper fliers went through a district approval process before they could go to students. Information for the new electronic Community Bulletin Board must also go through a district approval process. However, once a submission has been approved, the district can post it right away. Parents will have access to information more quickly than ever.

The bulletin board will lead to a significant drop in paper consumption, and will help groups avoid the costs associated with producing and delivering hundreds of paper fliers. It exemplifies the Blue Valley commitment to making the most of our environmental, fiscal and technological resources. It's one of the many ways we strive to deliver an Education Beyond Expectations for every student.