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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has documented gaps in EOP currency, fragmented mass-notification systems, and unresolved after-action findings following a recent lockdown incident. Active Texas EOP and safety audit mandates elevate compliance risk, and notification fragmentation undermines coordinated emergency response for students and staff.
The opportunity
A recently approved bond package includes dedicated safety and security funding, providing a confirmed budget path for near-term action. Addressing these gaps now aligns with active compliance mandates, reduces operational risk, and strengthens district-wide emergency preparedness outcomes.
2026 Bond Package
Discuss this project →Unify Fleet Safety and Student Transportation Monitoring
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A May 2025 bus collision and ongoing driver behavior complaints expose critical gaps in fleet oversight, while a fragmented tracking environment limits visibility across the district's transportation network. SB 546 compliance mandates and a district goal to reduce workers' compensation claims add regulatory and financial urgency to consolidating telematics, RFID ridership verification, and emergency tracking under a unified solution.
The opportunity
Bond funding designated for safety and security provides a confirmed, near-term budget pathway for this initiative. Cooperative purchasing memberships can streamline procurement and accelerate timelines, while SB 546 deadlines make action within the current fiscal cycle essential to avoid compliance exposure.
2026 Bond Package
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has acknowledged gaps in accessible online information and faces a WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 2027. Unresolved accessibility barriers in public-facing portals create legal exposure and limit equitable access for students, families, and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
The April 2027 compliance deadline defines a clear implementation window, and the approved 2026 Bond program provides funded technology capacity to act now. An Interactive Online Learning grant offers a conditional funding path, making this an opportune moment to advance accessibility and reduce legal risk.
Interactive Online Learning grant
Discuss this project →IT & Cybersecurity Modernization for K–12 Operations
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a large Microsoft/Azure environment serving over 22,000 students, with fragmented endpoint management and aging credential security tools creating consolidation gaps and elevated cyber risk. With annual IT and software spend exceeding $5.2 million, unaddressed integration gaps increase operational exposure across staff and student systems.
The opportunity
A voter-approved bond package includes $22.147 million designated for technology, providing a confirmed and time-bound funding trigger aligned with active IT and cybersecurity modernization priorities. Acting within the current bond cycle enables the district to consolidate security tools, reduce risk, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of public funds.
2026 Bond Package
Discuss this project →Student Transportation Safety & RFID Ridership Verification
Student Safety · Fleet Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has prioritized student transportation identification and RFID-based ridership verification, paired with emergency tracking and bus-location telematics, to strengthen safety and operational accountability. A recent bus collision and SB 546 compliance requirements elevate the urgency of closing visibility and verification gaps across the fleet.
The opportunity
Bond funding earmarked for safety and security is available now, and cooperative purchasing memberships can accelerate procurement timelines. Acting within the current fiscal cycle ensures alignment with fleet modernization goals and reduces student safety and compliance risk.
2026 Bond Package
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