BoardDocs LT with Policy Services Support - Year 1
BoardDocs is a cloud-based service that enables districts to upload, display, distribute and house board of education business documents. Developed specifically for governing bodies, such as school districts, BoardDocs provides a means of immediately publishing and revising agenda items, supporting documents, policies, and procedures via the Internet. Districts are able to hold virtually paperless meetings with preparation time and effort greatly reduced. Information can be made public or kept confidential, accessible only to users with sufficient privileges. The service allows for archiving items and metasearch capabilities for anything stored by BoardDocs' secure server. Two different versions are available: BoardDocs Pro and BoardDocs LT. With BoardDocs Pro, board members can use an online voting feature, distribute confidential newsletters, and use other library features. BoardDocs LT is an economical solution for districts working to stay within a budget. In addition to the two main options of Pro and LT, districts have the option to work directly with BoardDocs or to receive additional support through Policy Services. This additional support means that Policy Services will be assigned as the "Policy Editor" and we will upload and maintain district policies within BoardDocs. This co-ser does include the additional Policy Services support.
This service is for districts first starting with BoardDocs LT and have elected to add the Policy Services Support option. BoardDocs LT is the most comprehensive, entry-level board management system available. Developed specifically for governing bodies of smaller organizations, BoardDocs LT provides a means of electronically publishing and revising agenda items and support documents while maintaining a searchable repository of all data. Administrations can quickly and easily create, approve and track agenda items and important correspondence. BoardDocs LT now includes the same powerful policy development and publication services features found in BoardDocs Pro, plus a remarkably efficient Minutes Editing Feature - all at the same low price. BoardDocs LT includes all of the following:
- BoardDocs Board Management Solution for Unlimited Number of Users
- User-customizable, Cloud-based Publishing Interface
- BoardDocs Policy Services Development and Publication Solution, support for Web-based Policy Solutions
- Newly Refreshed Hardware Infrastructure with Redundant High-speed Internet Access
- Ability to Edit and Attach Minutes to a Meeting
- Access to BoardDocs MetaSearch for Procurement on a National Basis, Policy Research and More
- Attach Virtually Any Type of Document to Agenda Items
- On-site Training and 7 x 24, Toll-free, US-based Technical Support
- Meeting Video Simplifies the Task of Managing and Associating Videos for Private or Public Meetings
- Integrated Audio Player - Listen to Meetings Indexed by Agenda Item
- Search Functionality for Consolidated Searches on Any Content
- Create and Save Draft Meetings
- Create and Publish Administrative and Executive Level Content
- Granular Ability to Withhold Sensitive Information from the Public
- User and Security Administration via BoardDocs Manager
- Social Sharing via Twitter, Facebook and Email
- XML Capabilities to Dynamically Drive BoardDocs Data into Your Organization's Website
- 100% Web-based for access from Windows, Macintosh, Linux and iPad
- 7 x 24, Secure, Power-redundant Hosting with Daily Backups
- Single Source, Secure Document Database Technology
- Up to 20 Years of History with DVD Archiving of Data beyond 20 Years
- Customized Printing of Agendas, Agenda Items and Meeting Packets
- Access to All Software Enhancements, Including Version Updates and Fixes for the Term of the Agreement
Districts may also participate in other services such as the Quarterly Revisions and Updates or the Policy Audit, but are not required to do so.
For districts initially starting with BoardDocs LT, a one-time start-up fee is required. The district will contact Policy Services to discuss their current commitment with or interest in BoardDocs. A demonstration of BoardDocs may be requested.
Districts that are interested in working with BoardDocs, may elect to contract with Erie 1 BOCES to receive their BOCES aid on this service. It is anticipated that Districts that select this option would already be working with Policy Services. Policy Services will arrange for a demonstration of BoardDocs upon request.