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Modernize Emergency Operations & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces unresolved emergency preparedness gaps — including an unconfirmed EOP and no verified mass notification capability — while under an active Texas ISD safety and security audit. A recent county-wide public health incident exposed the absence of a documented district response, elevating compliance and community safety risk.
The opportunity
The FY2026–2027 budget, approved August 31, 2026, includes an $82,700 security and monitoring allocation providing an immediate funding window. Addressing EOP and notification gaps now directly satisfies audit requirements and strengthens the district's duty of care for students and staff.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Communications Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district currently meets only 78% of WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards and carries a federal mandate to achieve full WCAG 2.0–2.1 A/AA compliance by April 2028. Gaps in accessible digital communications create equity and legal risk for students, families, and staff who rely on district platforms.
The opportunity
A defined federal deadline and a formally adopted strategic initiative create clear momentum for action now. The Interactive Online Learning Grant—which permits software and SaaS licenses—offers a potential funding path, and the recently approved FY2026–2027 budget signals available capacity to advance compliance ahead of the deadline.
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Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Policy & Password Management Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · K-12 Data Protection
High Priority
About this project
This district lacks a public cybersecurity policy, a designated cybersecurity coordinator, and any documented password management or endpoint security controls, placing it out of compliance with TEC §11.175. The fully greenfield environment exposes student and staff data to preventable risk while SHAC-identified gaps in cyber safety education remain unaddressed.
The opportunity
The recently adopted FY2026–2027 budget includes $82,700 for security and monitoring and $340,441 for data processing, creating an active funding window. Addressing compliance now reduces audit exposure under Texas safety and security mandates and positions the district to protect its students and systems before the next review cycle.
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Discuss this project →Modernize Student Fleet Safety & Transportation Monitoring
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates student transportation routes—including rural corridors with documented collision risks—without any fleet monitoring technology in place. A 6.7% year-over-year increase in transportation costs signals growing operational exposure, and the absence of objective safety data limits the district's ability to manage risk or demonstrate due diligence.
The opportunity
A bond-funded school-bus modernization program provides an active funding mechanism, and cooperative purchasing contracts are available to streamline procurement within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing this gap now improves student safety outcomes, supports cost accountability, and positions the district ahead of future safety and security audit requirements.
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Discuss this project →One-to-One Device Program & Instructional Technology Modernization
IT Modernization · Student Technology
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active strategic initiative to deploy one-to-one student devices alongside instructional technology upgrades, but no centralized endpoint or device management platform has been identified. This gap creates operational risk for IT staff managing a district-wide rollout without scalable, unified oversight tools.
The opportunity
The recently adopted FY 2026–2027 budget includes $340,441 in data processing allocations, signaling an active funding window aligned to this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle enables the district to establish centralized device management before full deployment, reducing long-term support burden and protecting instructional continuity.
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