About Us

The Finalsite Connect Office (formerly Blackboard Connect) is responsible for the operation and support of the mass notification systems including Connect and Teacher Communications.  The systems are used to communicate more effectively and to optimize community engagement.  Connect is utilized by Early Education, K-12, Adult schools, Regions and offices to send general (outreach), attendance and emergency messages.  The system is also used to notify parents/guardians of bus delays and changes in their Parent Portal information as well as communicate critical School Police notifications. Attendance calls for K-12 schools are integrated with the District's Student Information System and are sent twice daily.

Messages can be delivered through phone calls, email, and SMS (text).  Integration with social media (Facebook and Twitter) is also available.  The Connect system is capable of sending over 3 million calls within an hour which is crucial to ensuring student safety during emergency situations.  

All permanent and long-term substitute teachers automatically have access to the Teacher Communications system which allows for the sending of customized voice, email and text messages to parents/guardians and students. Customized messages can be saved for future use and can be sent at multiple times during the day.

The Connect office handles all system administration, training and support of the schools and is responsible for managing and establishing central office calls.