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Fleet Telematics & Transportation Software Modernization
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
Austin ISD's current fleet telematics solution lacks comprehensive driver-behavior monitoring and dash-camera integration, creating safety and liability gaps. Texas SB 546 seat-belt compliance requirements and a funded EV fleet conversion initiative demand a more capable, integrated transportation management platform.
The opportunity
With a Board review scheduled for September 2026 and a contract start date of January 1, 2027, this is an active procurement cycle requiring timely action. Cooperative purchasing pathways are available to streamline award above formal bid thresholds, supporting efficient use of public funds.
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Discuss this project →Modernize District Emergency Communications and Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
A publicly acknowledged interagency communication failure during a September 2025 shooting incident — including conflicting messages — exposed critical gaps in emergency management and mass notification. The district's formal resilience program and existing mobile infrastructure signal readiness to act, but gaps remain unresolved and visible to the public.
The opportunity
Public scrutiny following a real-world safety incident creates leadership urgency to close communication gaps before the next emergency. An active districtwide resilience initiative and mobile-app modernization effort provide a funded, strategic foundation — aligning this investment with current planning cycles and mission-critical student and staff safety outcomes.
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Discuss this project →Web & Digital Content Accessibility Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Austin ISD faces a mandated WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, covering districtwide websites and electronic content. Without structured remediation, the district risks regulatory exposure and unequal access to digital resources for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
The fixed April 2027 deadline creates a defined and non-negotiable project window, with compliance risk increasing as the date approaches. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the district to sequence remediation systematically and leverage cooperative purchasing to streamline procurement.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Modernization & Incident Response Hardening
Cybersecurity & IT Modernization · Compliance & Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
Austin ISD experienced two publicly disclosed cybersecurity incidents in 2026 — DDoS attacks and a third-party vendor breach — exposing active operational risk across student data and district systems. Active NIST/CIS compliance mandates and annual review requirements remain in force amid budget cuts to Security, Data Processing, and IT staffing.
The opportunity
Recent incidents create internal and public pressure to demonstrate measurable control improvements ahead of the next compliance review cycle. The district's IT & Cybersecurity Modernization initiative and 2022 Bond Proposition B provide aligned, available funding pathways to advance remediation without relying solely on constrained operating budgets.
2022 Bond Proposition B
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's IT environment is maturing but under pressure, with recent cybersecurity incidents, staffing reductions, and growing administrative overhead across endpoint and identity management systems. Compliance mandates requiring NIST/CIS controls and annual review elevate operational risk if modernization is deferred.
The opportunity
The 2022 Bond Proposition B provides an aligned, dedicated funding pathway for this initiative, and high leadership turnover creates a timely window to re-evaluate and consolidate IT operations. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces compounding risk from recent incidents and supports long-term stewardship of the district's $18.7M+ annual technology investment.
2022 Bond Proposition B
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