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Board hears ClearGov usage numbers; district to reassess dashboard after new communications hire
Summary
The finance committee reviewed ClearGov analytics showing 237 sessions and 884 views Jan–June, learned the district is contractually committed at about $8,800 for 2026–27, and asked staff to report usage again after a communications specialist starts.
Staff member Beth presented the district’s ClearGov financial dashboard analytics and told the committee the site logged 237 individual sessions and 884 page views from January through June, with usage peaking around the district’s April referendum. "For 2627 that's $8,800 per year to have this site run," Beth said, describing the current contract commitment and framing the dashboard as a third-party transparency tool for spending, revenue and performance data.
Committee members pressed on whether the reported hits included internal staff use and urged a communication plan to boost resident awareness. Committee member Gelain said the view count alone should not be the sole metric and asked that a new communications specialist oversee promotion. Staff said a communications specialist will start Monday and that staff will present usage after December to support a decision on continuing the contract into the next fiscal year.
