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Crisis Management Plan Modernization & Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Crisis Management Plan is undated and unreviewed, with no formal after-action review process and unverified mass notification coverage — yielding a preparedness score of 2 out of a possible high. Active EOP review and safety audit mandates elevate compliance and operational risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
A dedicated $50,000 emergency management technology allocation and a $95M voter-approved safety bond provide immediate funding capacity, while a new Director of Technology joining in July 2025 signals openness to modernization. Acting within the current budget cycle aligns with adopted FY 2026–27 spending priorities and satisfies overdue compliance mandates.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Fleet Safety and Student Transportation Compliance
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
A student-bus collision in October 2024 triggered a 14.2% increase in liability insurance premiums, exposing gaps in the district's fleet safety program. With a Texas seat-belt mandate deadline of 2029 and fleet-replacement approvals underway, the district faces compounding regulatory and financial risk without a comprehensive solution in place.
The opportunity
The 2026–27 budget includes increased student transportation funding and active fleet-replacement approvals, creating a timely procurement window. Cooperative purchasing agreements provide an accessible, compliant path to act quickly, while addressing liability exposure and advancing toward the state seat-belt mandate ahead of deadline.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Document Remediation Compliance Program
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Barbers Hill ISD is under a mandated deadline to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility by April 2026, covering its public-facing website and district documents including PDFs. Without a structured remediation program, the district faces legal exposure and inequitable access to public information for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
The district's adopted 2026–27 budget and a $1.3M Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment earmarked for BHISD provide immediate funding capacity for this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces compliance risk and ensures equitable digital access ahead of the approaching mandate deadline.
Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Ecosystem Consolidation and Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district's cybersecurity environment is fragmented, with password management and IT/remote support handled by separate, disconnected tools — creating coverage gaps and elevated risk exposure. The 2026–27 budget reflects increased investment in security and data monitoring, signaling urgency to consolidate and strengthen the district's security posture.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers rolling-deadline grant funding — $42M available statewide — directly applicable to this effort. With a new Director of Technology onboarding and a recently adopted budget prioritizing security, the district is positioned to act within the current fiscal cycle.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization and Consolidated Remote Management
IT Modernization · K–12 Technology
High Priority
About this project
The district's IT management environment relies on a legacy incumbent and fragmented point solutions, creating operational inefficiencies across a 6,818-student environment. A new Director of Technology and a 2026–27 budget reflecting increased data processing investment signal readiness to consolidate and modernize.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative (rolling deadline) and increased data processing budget provide aligned funding and procurement readiness for this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the district to leverage cooperative purchasing vehicles for a fast, compliant path to acquisition.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's current mass notification system lacks documented contract oversight and has not undergone formal after-action review following recent incidents, reflecting an emergency preparedness score of 2. These gaps undermine reliable communication with staff and the community during critical events and conflict with active EOP review compliance mandates.
The opportunity
A dedicated $50,000 emergency management technology allocation and a voter-approved $95M safety bond provide clear, accessible funding pathways for this project in the current budget cycle. Acting now aligns with the active EOP compliance mandate, closes a documented preparedness gap, and strengthens district-wide emergency response before the next incident occurs.
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