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EOP Modernization and Emergency Operations Unification
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan is 18 years old and critically overdue for review, creating a significant preparedness gap against current NIMS/HSEEP compliance mandates. Fragmented emergency tools — including a standalone mass notification system — further limit coordinated response capability across the district.
The opportunity
Grant windows for HSGP and BRIC close in July 2026, offering a near-term funding pathway with limited local match required. A newly onboarded Director of Operations and Security and a Board of Education meeting on July 20, 2026 create an immediate decision milestone to advance this initiative.
Endpoint Security & Credential Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks documented enterprise endpoint management and credential security controls, creating measurable exposure across staff and student systems. With an interim Superintendent and new Director of Operations and Security at the helm, cybersecurity modernization—including device replacement—has been elevated as a strategic priority.
The opportunity
Grant deadlines in July 2026 (including COPS TEP and JAG) offer viable funding pathways with limited local match requirements. Acting within the current fiscal window aligns procurement with leadership priorities, an active bond campaign, and a Board of Education decision cycle—maximizing both impact and funding eligibility.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Website Accessibility & Digital Communications Improvement
Digital Accessibility · Communications Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified gaps in its public-facing digital presence, including WCAG/ADA compliance deficiencies that expose it to legal and reputational risk. Modernizing family- and community-facing portals is a recognized strategic priority for district leadership.
The opportunity
ADA/WCAG compliance obligations create near-term urgency, and cooperative procurement vehicles available to Michigan districts can accelerate the remediation timeline. Addressing these gaps now supports equitable access for all families and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Oversight & Telematics Gap Remediation
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The district relies on contracted bus services and a third-party tracking solution but lacks documented dash-camera or telematics capabilities for its own fleet, creating gaps in safety oversight and liability protection. Limited direct visibility into contracted transportation operations increases exposure to incidents without adequate documentation or accountability infrastructure.
The opportunity
A 2027 bond campaign and potential grant pathways (including COPS TEP and JAG) offer funding avenues for safety infrastructure investment, making early planning critical. Addressing telematics and oversight gaps now positions the district to reduce liability risk and strengthen student transportation accountability ahead of capital budget cycles.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification & Emergency Operations Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a standalone mass notification system disconnected from its broader emergency management infrastructure, limiting unified incident response. With an 18-year-old Emergency Operations Plan overdue for modernization, this fragmented approach elevates compliance risk and undermines coordinated crisis response for students and staff.
The opportunity
Active HSGP and BRIC grant windows provide viable funding pathways for notification and EOC unification efforts, with a key Board decision point in July 2026. Consolidating these systems now strengthens NIMS/HSEEP compliance, reduces operational redundancy, and positions the district ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.