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Emergency Operations Plan Development & NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has no publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan, unverified mass notification capabilities, and recent incidents—including a security threat and flooding—that have exposed critical operational gaps. Biennial EOP review and NIMS implementation are active compliance mandates, and state and federal disaster declarations in Ionia County further elevate risk to students and staff.
The opportunity
FEMA BRIC and HSGP grant windows with July 2026 deadlines offer a near-term, defined funding path for emergency preparedness initiatives with limited local match required. Acting now aligns with compliance mandates, supports a new technology leadership transition, and directly strengthens district-wide safety and operational continuity.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · Identity Management
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented identity environment across multiple platforms with no dedicated password management solution in place. The upcoming migration to a new Student Information System for the 2026–2027 school year creates a defined implementation window, elevating urgency for single sign-on, identity governance, and security integrations to protect student and staff data.
The opportunity
A state cybersecurity grant with a July 2026 deadline explicitly covers software and equipment eligible for this project, reducing local funding burden. Acting within the current SIS migration window ensures security controls are embedded from day one, and cooperative purchasing agreements provide a streamlined, compliant procurement path aligned with the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district faces federal digital accessibility mandates under Title II/III guidance, with an April 2026 compliance deadline and no documented plan or technology in place. This gap creates legal exposure and limits equitable community access to essential digital services and public information.
The opportunity
The April 2026 deadline makes this an immediate priority, and the ongoing SIS migration creates a natural window to address accessibility tooling alongside broader digital infrastructure updates. Acting now reduces legal risk, supports equitable access, and aligns with the current fiscal and grant planning cycle.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Student Information System Migration & Integration Support
IT Modernization · Data Governance
High Priority
About this project
The district is migrating from Skyward to PowerSchool for the 2026–2027 school year, creating a defined window for procuring integrations, data migration support, and identity and security solutions compatible with the new SIS environment. Gaps in identity management and accessibility tooling during this transition elevate operational and compliance risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
A recently completed FY2026–2027 budget cycle and a $125,000 AEFLA grant award signal active funding availability, while cybersecurity grant deadlines in July 2026 provide a near-term path for eligible solutions. Acting within this implementation window ensures continuity, reduces integration risk, and aligns procurement with established cooperative purchasing channels.
AEFLA Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Monitoring & Telematics Readiness
Fleet Safety · Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks documented dash cameras or telematics across its fleet, creating a gap in driver accountability and incident documentation. While no recent accidents or insurance cost increases have been identified, the absence of monitoring tools represents a growing liability risk for the district.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing channels available to the district can simplify and accelerate procurement without a lengthy bid process. Addressing fleet visibility proactively supports risk mitigation before incidents occur and may align with upcoming budget planning cycles.
MiDEAL
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