Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
ATA lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and documented formal exercises, creating measurable compliance gaps against Michigan EOP mandates. Mass notification is limited to an internal PA system, leaving students, staff, and the broader community without a unified, reliable emergency alert capability.
The opportunity
Multiple grant deadlines in July/August 2026—including school safety and the new ITEMS appropriation line in Michigan's FY 2026-27 Education Omnibus—create an exceptional near-term funding window. Acting now closes critical compliance gaps, strengthens community safety outcomes, and positions the district to maximize available state and federal dollars.
Expand Student Transportation Safety Monitoring
Student Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
ATA has GPS tracking on student transport buses but lacks video monitoring and dash cameras, leaving meaningful safety gaps and potential liability exposure. Without enhanced monitoring, the district faces elevated risk to student welfare and limited documentation in the event of an incident.
The opportunity
The Transportation Equipment Program (TEP) grant cycle has deadlines in July/August 2026, creating a near-term funding pathway for fleet safety enhancements. Acting now allows the district to leverage cooperative purchasing, build on existing GPS infrastructure, and strengthen student safety outcomes before the fiscal window closes.
IT Infrastructure and Device Management Modernization
IT Modernization · EdTech Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
Michigan's FY 2026–27 ITEMS appropriation creates a direct funding pathway for IT infrastructure, endpoint, and device management improvements. Without a structured device management strategy, schools face growing cybersecurity exposure, operational inefficiencies, and risk of non-compliance with state technology standards.
The opportunity
Board-approved ESSER spending plans and the new ITEMS appropriation line offer a rare alignment of local and federal funds within the current budget cycle. Acting now ensures access to available dollars before they are obligated elsewhere, while advancing student safety and operational continuity.
ITEMS appropriation
Discuss this project →Credential & Password Management Policy Implementation
Cybersecurity · IT Governance
High Priority
About this project
ATA lacks a published cybersecurity or password management policy, leaving staff credentials unmanaged and the organization exposed to credential-based threats. This gap represents a meaningful compliance and operational security risk for students, staff, and institutional data.
The opportunity
Michigan's FY 2026–27 Education Omnibus funding and the new ITEMS appropriation create direct pathways to fund cybersecurity investments in the upcoming fiscal cycle. Cooperative purchasing vehicles can streamline procurement, enabling faster implementation and stronger alignment with institutional security standards.
ITEMS appropriation
Discuss this project →