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EOP Review & Emergency Preparedness Compliance
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan and faces a mandatory TxSSC EOP review deadline of September 30, 2026, alongside a school-safety audit reporting deadline of September 15, 2026. Recent county disaster declarations and unconfirmed mass notification capabilities elevate operational and compliance risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
Overlapping compliance deadlines in fall 2026 and an active superintendent transition create a critical window for advancing EOP and safety initiatives. Cooperative purchasing membership streamlines procurement, and state-aligned funding pathways support eligible preparedness improvements within the current fiscal cycle.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Policy & Endpoint Management Modernization
K–12 Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Balmorhea ISD faces active compliance mandates under Texas Education Code §11.175, requiring a formal cybersecurity policy, designated coordinator, and incident reporting processes. Gaps in endpoint management and the absence of a documented cybersecurity framework elevate operational and data security risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative (FY26–FY27) offers a confirmed, no-cost funding path with priority for rural districts, aligning directly with this project. Acting within the current grant window and fiscal cycle positions the district to close compliance gaps, reduce risk, and protect public trust.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Program
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active, ongoing need to achieve WCAG 2.0–2.1 A/AA compliance across its web presence and digital portals, representing a persistent operational gap. Unresolved accessibility barriers create legal exposure and limit equitable access to public-facing information for students, families, and community members.
The opportunity
Near-term budget decisions and an active compliance program create a clear window to advance this work within the current fiscal cycle. The Interactive Online Learning Grant offers an indirect funding pathway, and addressing this gap now reduces legal risk while improving digital equity for all constituents.
Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Transportation Modernization
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The district is replacing a bus to meet new 3-point harness requirements while carrying legacy-fleet compliance exposure. No dash cameras or telematics systems are currently documented, creating measurable gaps in fleet visibility, student safety monitoring, and operational accountability.
The opportunity
A board-approved bus purchase confirms an active capital procurement cycle with a defined budget decision window in late August 2026. Addressing fleet visibility and safety monitoring now aligns with the district's stated strategic priorities and supports responsible stewardship of transportation funds.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Physical Security & Intruder Detection Audit Compliance
Student Safety · School Security
High Priority
About this project
The district has an intruder detection audit underway with a hard school-safety audit reporting deadline of September 15, 2026, creating direct compliance urgency. Existing security budget lines confirm a baseline allocation, but gaps in documented physical security coverage elevate risk to students and staff.
The opportunity
The September 2026 audit deadline and an active budget cycle create a narrow, time-sensitive window to act before reporting obligations come due. Addressing physical security gaps now supports compliance, strengthens campus safety outcomes, and aligns with the district's current contract review process.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
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