Waukee Schools Introduce eBackpack

The Waukee Board of Education approved a revision of Policy 1003.6R(0), Distribution of Materials, at the June 11 school board meeting. The revisions included guidelines and procedures for eBackpack.

eBackpack is Waukee Community School District’s “green” approach to distributing information from non-profit and school sponsored activities.

What is an eBackpack?

eBackpack is a blog site that host school sponsored and non-profit information flyers. eBackpack is accessible from the Waukee School District homepage or by visiting http://blogs.waukee.k12.ia.us/ebackpack/

Why “Go Green?”

Parents and community members will now be able to find information in one easy online locations and school newsletters will have room for more educational material

Quick Facts

• Fliers will no longer be inserted into school newsletters.
• A link to eBackpack will be included in school newsletters.
• Parents may also access eBackpack from the home page of the website or by visiting http://blogs.waukee.k12.ia.us/ebackpack/
• Upon district approval, a limited number of materials may be distributed for students who do not have a computer and/or Internet access.
• Flyer distribution request should be submitted at least 10 days prior to the desired distribution date using the Waukee eBackpack Flyer Request Form. The completed form and one copy of the exact material in PDF format must be emailed to eBackpack@waukee.k12.ia.us.
• Non-school sponsored information will only be distributed from non-profit organizations. Distribution of materials from commercial organizations will not be permitted. Organizations must present proof of non-profit status.

To read the guidelines and procedures for the distributions of materials visit http://goo.gl/YE0z8