CIVISnet-Powered Web Site to Help Richfield High School Improve Communications, Raise Funds.

Business Editors & High-Tech/Educations Writers

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2000

CIVISnet's SchoolExtra(TM)Will Help Bring

Together Richfield School Community

CIVISnet, a school-focused technology company based in Minneapolis, announced today that Richfield High School will launch a Web site utilizing its SchoolExtra(TM) service. The new site will enable the school to better share information among students, teachers, and parents, as well as raise funds online through a school e-store.

"It's a serendipitous situation - we've long known that we need to do more on the Web to improve communication with parents, but how do you pull yourself away from just that to devote time to learning the Internet? SchoolExtra(TM) is the perfect solution," says Paul Reckewey, principal of Richfield High School. "SchoolExtra(TM) gives us the tools to manage and share information in a way we weren't able to do before. Plus, it can be used as both an instructional and a marketing tool.

"The e-commerce model is something that we haven't found in other products, either. We have a lot of organizations that need funds. SchoolExtra(TM) gives us an efficient way to raise money - without the kids having to troop door-to-door selling candy."

The Richfield staff and its CIVISnet support team have already met to plan an aggressive training and implementation schedule. The site will launch in early October.

CIVISnet's SchoolExtra(TM) includes easy-to-use Web self-publishing tools and the necessary consultation and support to enable schools to:

-- create an easy-to-access Internet connection between teachers, students,
administrators, and parents that is accessible from home, school, the office,
or anywhere with Internet access;

-- develop an effective communication channel to share local, school-specific
content; and

-- build a school e-store from which a portion of proceeds are directed back to
the school.

The SchoolExtra(TM) service is available to schools for little or no up-front investment.

"Educators are busy, and they don't necessarily have the time to learn new technology skills. SchoolExtra enables them to effectively take advantage of the Internet without taking time away from educating," says Jim Legus, CIVISnet's president and CEO. "And the ability to raise funds through the school site is a crucial aspect of the software as schools see more and more funding cuts."

Other Twin Cities-area schools using SchoolExtra(TM) include Eagan High School (www.eagan.k12.mn.us), Bloomington Kennedy High School, Saint Thomas Academy, four schools in the Wayzata School District, and the fourteen schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District.

About CIVISnet, Corp.

Minneapolis, Minn.-based CIVISnet is a technology company that helps schools take advantage of the latest Internet technology to build stronger school communities. CIVISnet's product SchoolExtra(TM) includes software, Web self-publishing tools, a school e-store, and the technical training and on-site support schools need to set up their Internet communities quickly and easily. For more information, contact Jessica Maier (612-337-0740 or [e-mail]), or visit CIVISnet on the Web at www.civisnet.com.