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District updates communications: ParentSquare adopted; Catapult EMS used for emergencies

Ontario SD 8C Board of Directors · August 29, 2025
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Summary

Communications staff previewed a refreshed district profile, reported rolling out ParentSquare (with translation and import from the SIS) and Catapult EMS for staff emergency alerts, and said about 95% of staff and students are enrolled on the new platform.

The board received an overview of the district's communications plan and platform changes intended to centralize outreach to families and staff.

Harris, the communications lead, presented a new district profile and explained the district's approach to aligning commitments for clarity, transparency and accessibility. She described monitoring engagement metrics (click rates and delivery timing) to…

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