Site HOWTO

The goal of this web site is to serve as a repository for information and as a communication tool.  You can create content (pages, stories, events, or polls).  Each page, story, event, etc. has an edit tab at the top to be able to edit the content.  Editing requires Javascript is enabled on your browser.

Pages: Create pages for static content that are listed on the left menu, like the Trustees page.

Stories: Create stories for transient content that does not go on a main menu.  These will be posted on the front page and rotate off over time.

Events: Create events with a date and time.  Select whether the event is recurring.  If of general interest, these can be posted on the front page and rotate off over time.

Polls: Create a binary or multiple choice poll for feedback.

Forum: Post topics and have conversations in the forum.

Attached Documents: When you create pages, stories, or events, you can attach a document by adding it to the library in a folder (use PDF format if possible). PDF documents are searchable.  Attaching documents is done by going to the page, choosing edit, scroll down to webfm, click through the folder hierarchy (e.g., /library/board_trustees/meetings/minutes/2009), then click upload.  This should allow you to upload a file to this folder.  Do that.  If successful, it will have also "attached" the uploaded file to the page.  You're done editing.   Now scroll down and "submit" the page. The new page should have the attached file show up.

Automatic Communication via the Web Site: The web site communicates automatically with "members" (people with accounts) by sending out a weekly email newsletter.  New events and content are automatically put into a newsletter and emailed out each Sunday.  You can also get notified of new content by choosing "Notifications Settings" under "My Account."