Accessibility Statement
Galena City School District is committed to making its website usable by all people, including those with disabilities by meeting or exceeding the requirements of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0 Level AA (WCAG 2.0 AA). We strive in making our site an equal playing field for everyone.
We continue to monitor our site and make sure that all content provided is accessible to all visitors. In order to help us in this process, we have engaged The Bureau of Internet Accessibility (BoIA.org), an accessibility consulting company, to conduct a full accessibility audit consisting of both automated and manual testing of our website using BoIA’s A11Y® platform which provides us with specific recommendations that will assist us in ensuring that our Web presence is in conformance with the WCAG 2.0 AA.
Disclaimer
It is important to note that efforts to the website are ongoing as we work to implement the relevant improvements to meet WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines over time.
Our Commitment to Help
We are dedicated to meeting all of your accessibility needs. Should you have specific questions or concerns about the accessibility of this site or need assistance in using the processes found within this site, we have trained individuals here at Galena City School District to assist you.
Please contact us directly by phone at 907-374-2200 or email tracy.culbert@ideafamilies.org. We would be happy to assist in making your visits to our site as convenient as possible.
Third Party Applications
While you are visiting our site, you will notice that we make use of third-party sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and PowerSchool to provide information about Galena City School District. Though individuals may have challenges with access to these particular sites, Galena City School District does not control or remedy the way content is portrayed.
Formal Grievances
Formal grievances can be filed with the district using the procedures established by our board policy ( BP 1312.3c page 46) using our online form clicking here.
Alternatively, you can file manually by submitting your complaint by mail, this mail-in form can be opened for printing by clicking here in PDF format.
The mail-in form should be addressed to:
Superintendent – Compliance Officer
PO Box 299, Galena, Alaska 99741
907-656-1205
Technical Issues
If you are experiencing difficulty due to a technical reason, please contact our Technology Director at the contact information below:
Chris Javier, Director of Technology
Email: chris.javier@ideafamilies.org
Phone: 907-562-4332