Why we redesigned Staff Connection
Over the summer, Durango School District (DSD) departments collaborated on extensive cleanup and structural improvements to better serve our district.
- Fully Accessible: With this launch, the entire DSD website is now fully accessible. This completes Phase 2 of our districtwide initiative to ensure full legal compliance with Colorado’s HB 21-1110 across our entire digital presence.
- Up-to-Date: Every page now has a designated department owner and will be reviewed regularly to ensure all content stays current and accurate.
- Easier and Faster to Use: Navigation has been renamed and reorganized with the goal of making it simpler and faster to find resources.
Navigation tips and features
- Intuitive Dropdown Menus: Hovering over the tabs at the top reveals new dropdown lists that group resources logically. If you already had a specific multi-click routine memorized, there will definitely be a brief relearning curve! However, once you get used to the new layout, it should make finding key files and information much faster.
- Use the Search Bar: If you aren't sure where a page moved, type keywords into the search bar located in the top-right corner.
- Employee Links: For a seamless transition during this soft launch, you can still access the previous “Employee Links” webpage via "Links” on the main menu.
- Revised Homepage Coming Soon: We are finishing up a brand-new homepage with our website provider that will be published very soon. It will feature prominent, quick-access buttons for our most-used links, which should simplify navigation even further.
A quick reassurance
We know that navigating an updated website during a busy time of year can feel like one extra thing to tackle. Please don't panic! If you browse the dropdowns, try the search bar, and still cannot find what you need, simply reach out to your contact in the relevant department for assistance.
Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we roll out these improvements for our district!