Modesto City Schools

Dedicated, cloud-based hosting, delivering scalable infrastructure with average 99.99+% uptime and 24/7 monitoring. 

Daily/weekly backups of full server instances as well as individual school sites ensure that data is recoverable in minutes even if the server hardware fails.

Fully compliant with WCAG and 2010 ADA Standards. Timely response to accessibility and ADA required enhancements. System Requires ALT tags on all uploaded media.

Website administration and editor logins can by synced with Active Directory and Google Workspace using SAML integration.

Directory of staff with contact information and multiple additional fields.

Configurable permissions to provide granular user rights and roles, restricting data access and administrative oversight to appropriate personnel.

In addition to current best-practice – automatic browser-detection language switching – we can optionally provide an older-style language selection tool to allow users to select their language and have the sites’ text automatically change to that language. 

Ability to store events of differing categories that can be filtered and readily added to any webpage on the site. Allows automatic importing of Google or Outlook calendar events using iCal or Direct API connection to Google or Exchange services.

Allows for users to subscribe to calendars on their devices and receive automatic updates in real time.

Request ratings and collect user input via web forms.

Posting of various document types as well as exporting to popular formats. Unrestricted storage of assets (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, files, images, media).

Ability to upload several files concurrently.

Display lists of curated top content.

Display a series of images and rotate through using various styles via preferences.

Allows for embedded files to be displayed inline without direct download hyperlinks.

Allow videos to be uploaded to popular video hosting sites and provide a module to embed them. Supports both streaming and downloadable media.

Allow looping background videos with autoplay in banner rotations.

Allow images in slideshow and multiple other graphically-appealing display options.

Includes photo manipulation such as cropping and resizing, along with bulk upload tools.

Integration of popular website analytics tools. Analytics and web management reports, such as the ability to identify number of downloads and also to identify usage

Allow other websites access to content stored in databases as well as allow developers to add features to the system. API/file transfer capabilities for dynamic content updates.

Display any designated number of latest releases/posts, but also keeps a history of previous posts. uses a standard template for posts and press releases, and a widget for displaying them. Able to trigger automated emails to constituents via RSS feed.

Display any designated number of latest news/posts, with the ability to edit in real time. Also able to trigger automated emails to constituents via RSS feed.

Social media integration. Provides the ability to view social media posts, calendar events, and school/district news all from a continuous stream, without requiring the user to have to click on multiple buttons or requiring them to have to log into any of these services.

Progressive web app allows for push notifications based on user device and preferences. Limitations apply based on device and privacy settings.

Automated problem notification: for example, illegal characters are not allowed in urls. Hands-on proactive link integrity checking. Spell check also included.

Ability to include cloud based file shares including Google Drive/Dropbox/OneDrive. File integration with Office365, Google, and others. Permission settings required at the source.

Allows lengthy disclaimers on all pages of the website in the footer.

All webpages are responsive and feature mobile-first optimization.

Staff login to see internal content, messages, forms, and other content. Can be used for private documents housed securely inside the network.

Allow documents and pages to have an expiration date and gracefully fall off the front end of the site. Content can also be scheduled for future publishing, down to the minute.

Provides content lifecycle tools (preview, staging, check-in/out, scheduling, recycle bin, versioning/roll back, history, etc). Ability to disable a page until it is ready for publishing.

Fully HTML 5 and naturally responsive. Ability to design templates that can be used to format the site. Ability to build custom landing pages that are not bound to the constraints of the template. Custom URL editing (not be required to have huge URL generated by the system). Allows friendly URL (a web address that is readable to both a human user of the website and a search engine). Custom CSS (Full access to style sheets). Custom HTML and/or iFrames.

Provides WYSIWYG features: links, images, data files, audio & video. Supports content editing in both WYSIWYG and HTML modes. Also includes more progressive Gutenberg option. Supports inline and in-place editing. Allows ‘drag and drop’ of page elements. Accommodates special characters (especially language-specific characters). Allows for copy and paste from web and from word processing documents. Supports real-time content creation collaboration.

Able to facilitate unattended, automated and secured data uploads and updates from the District’s existing HR, student, cafeteria, library, transportation, and/or other database system(s).

High performance/traffic capabilities - able to handle 1.2-1.5 million hits/day and 600 GB of data transfers/month. Optimization tools - search engine optimization and user accessibility. Integrated Search: Boolean searches and word stemming.

Regular updates to the system are included. System does not require advertisements including banner ads. Global changes for accessibility updates included. Accessibility update requests do not require additional fees.

When you are about to launch a campaign or initiative, call on our team to provide feedback and let you know about options that may already available to you.  We are happy to share our experience with your executive team to help you stay successful.

Search engine optimization is included with EDPress.

Ability to download an app and icon to phone for the main district site as well as each school.

Access our existing, curated media library, or ask for our help in finding appropriate media.

Drive enrollment by developing strategic lead funnels and drip messaging campaigns that are integrated with your website and social media. Automated drip email campaigns with focused calls to action for targeted constituents. Segments can be broken down by location, child ages, and interest. Can also work with imported prospect lists.  

EDPress includes the ability to create complex forms and display submitted data in searchable directories and views. 

A good website exemplifies a growth mindset. We constantly monitor for new and useful approaches to website management, as well as best practices in legal reporting, and then bring those to you – all included in our ongoing service.

• Managed Server. High Performance, Dedicated Cloud Hosting.
• CMS Updates. Core and contributed plugins will be maintained and updated. No license fee to client.
• Secure Certificate. Latest secure certificate ensures encrypted connection.
• Single Sign On. GSuite/LDAP/Active Directory/ADFS Authentication through SAML or better. 
• Cloud Storage. 600GB data Included.

Our content specialists are on standby at all times to keep your website fresh, functional, and consistently and formatted. Your staff simply email content edits and changes our way and we take care of them for you. You always retain the ability to do your own editing – that's your prerogative – but we are happy to do it all for you.

Includes but not limited to the following: 

• Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
• School Site Announcements
• Staff Directory Updates
• Human Resources Updates
• Student Support Information
• School Accountability Report Cards
• Site Plans for Student Achievement
• Bond Oversight Committee
• District News and Announcements
• Basic Design Updates and Changes
• Images, Videos, & Documents
• Social Media 
• Live Streaming

Not only will our team of seasoned experts set up your platform, we also provide unlimited training (one-on-one, group, and online) for your staff on how to use those tools – again, for no additional cost.

This EDPress Order (the “Order”) is entered into by and between Mile3 Web Development, Inc., dba EDPress (“EDPress”) and Orcutt Union School District (“Customer”) and sets forth the terms of Customer’s use of the products and services set forth below (“Pricing Summary”). This Order, together with the Master Terms and Conditions for Services (the “Master Terms”) located at https://www.edpress.com/contract-agreement and incorporated herein by this reference, form the entire agreement between the parties in respect of the products and services set forth below. Each of the individuals executing this Order represent and warrant that he or she is authorized to execute this Order on behalf of Customer or EDPress, as applicable. Unless otherwise specified herein, any capitalized terms used in this Order shall have the meaning defined in the Master Terms. The “Effective Date” of this Order is the date on which both parties have signed this Order as reflected in the signature lines below. In consideration of the promises set forth herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:

The initial term of this Order is for the (1) year period beginning from the Effective Date, unless otherwise outlined in the schedule below (the “Initial Term”). Fees for the Initial Term for the Services specified in the table above are set forth below:

Total Setup Cost (USD):
$68,304 

Optional Managed Support Year 1:
July 01, 2022 - June 30, 2023
$68,304

This price is based on: 22 K-6 schools @ $147/month, 4 junior high schools @ $147/month, and 8 comprehensive high schools @ $197/month.  

Renewal rate shall remain the same for up to three renewals (four years in total). After that time, the annual renewal shall comport with EDPress published rates at the time. If additional schools/subsites are required additional charges may be incurred.

All fees for the initial year of this Order shall be due as follows: 

1. Setup fees shall be invoiced on the Effective Date of this Order and shall be due and payable upon receipt of invoice;
2. Monthly fees shall be invoiced monthly, beginning on the first day of Year 1, and shall be due and payable upon receipt of invoice; 
3. Fees for any other Services, and for reimbursable expenses, shall be invoiced in accordance with the Master Terms or this Order and shall be due and payable upon receipt of invoice.
4. Unless otherwise specified in the Special Provisions above, this Service Order shall be renewed automatically for successive periods of (1) year (each a “Renewal Term”) after the expiration of the Initial Term and any subsequent Renewal Term, unless Client provides EDPress, or EDPress provides Client, with a written notice to the contrary thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as applicable.
5. Unless otherwise specified, all dollars ($) are United States currency.
6. Sales/VAT Tax: If applicable, a copy of Customer’s Sales/VAT Tax Direct Pay Certificate or its Sales/VAT Tax Exemption Certificate must be returned with this Order Form. Otherwise, EDPress will invoice Customer for applicable sales, use and other transactional taxes due in connection with the Services or the fees due therefore.
7. Except as otherwise specified in this Order, fees are subject to increase in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Master Terms.