RCSD1 seeks to identify qualified vendors for a web-based communications solution to facilitate effective twoway communication between teachers, parents, and administrators. The most suitable web-based solution shall enhance engagement, improve multi-language collaborations, and ensure security for all stakeholders. Our current systems face challenges in scalability, integration with existing technology environments, and ease of use. RCSD1 currently uses multiple web-based platforms for communication among administrators, employees, teachers, parents, and students. The goal is to procure a single, innovative web-based, two-way communication platform that can effectively meet the needs of all district stakeholders. The platform shall provide communication in the oral and written language requested by the parents on their home language survey, including all direct messages, announcements, documents, and attachments. The District covers 480 square miles, educating approximately 22,167 students in 52 schools and approximately 4,000 adult education students. The District is proud to serve a richly diverse student body. Students from rural, suburban, and urban neighborhoods combine to form a student population representative of a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Of the District's 4,011 employees, 2,500 are classroom teachers. Richland County School District One continues to grow and hires approximately 300 new teachers each year. Key Features & Requirements The solution should include, but not be limited to, the following capabilities: Teacher Communication Features • Classroom Announcements: Teachers can post assignments, updates, and announcements visible to all students and parents. • Individualized Messaging: Secure, private messaging between teachers and students or parents for specific queries or concerns. • Student Progress & Feedback: Ability to send grades, comments, and progress reports directly to students and parents. • Calendar & Scheduling: Integration with academic calendars and the ability to schedule meetings or parent-teacher conferences. • Collaboration Tools: Access to shared documents, resources, and virtual class sessions (video conferencing). • Automated Alerts & Reminders: Automated notifications for important deadlines, events, and assignments.
