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Establish Emergency Operations Plan & Coordinator Role
Emergency Management · Compliance & Preparedness
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a current, publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and has no designated Emergency Management Coordinator, creating critical gaps in preparedness infrastructure. NIMS implementation is a compliance mandate directly tied to federal funding eligibility, and current EM-related spending falls well below levels needed to address these gaps.
The opportunity
Near-term FEMA HSGP funding opportunities with July 2026 deadlines provide a clear, time-sensitive pathway to address preparedness and compliance gaps with limited local match required. An upcoming Board meeting in July 2026 represents an active decision window to advance planning and protect both funding eligibility and community safety.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district currently operates a fragmented mass notification environment—combining an unidentified SMS vendor with a separate platform—creating visibility gaps and reliability risks that compound an already identified emergency preparedness deficiency. Without a unified, enterprise-grade system, consistent and timely communication to students, families, and staff during critical incidents cannot be assured.
The opportunity
Near-term grant deadlines and an active cooperative purchasing agreement create a streamlined, cost-effective path to consolidation within the current fiscal window. Acting now supports NIMS compliance, strengthens emergency readiness, and aligns with the district's broader security and technology investment priorities ahead of upcoming board decisions.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Transportation Telematics Deployment
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
A recent bus crash and prior stop-arm camera investment signal a district focus on transportation safety, yet broader telematics and dashcam coverage remain absent across the fleet. These gaps expose the district to continued safety incidents, liability risk, and limited visibility into driver behavior and vehicle performance.
The opportunity
The proposed Sinking Fund millage explicitly includes buses as an allowable use, and COPS TEP grant eligibility offers a near-term funding pathway with upcoming deadlines. Acting within the current fiscal window aligns procurement with available funding and supports a safer, more accountable student transportation program.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance Modernization
Website Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district's digital accessibility baseline targets WCAG 2.0 Level AA — a standard now superseded by WCAG 2.1 AA — creating legal exposure under federal accessibility law and limiting equitable access to digital services for students, parents, and community members. Closing this gap is both a compliance obligation and a public equity imperative.
The opportunity
An upcoming Board meeting in July 2026 provides a near-term decision milestone, and this initiative may align with technology upgrade allowances under the district's proposed sinking fund. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk and improves accessible service delivery for all constituents.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Endpoint Security and Credential Protection Hardening
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks deployed enterprise endpoint management and password security tooling, creating measurable gaps between existing cybersecurity policy and operational practice. With a constrained annual IT budget, unaddressed vulnerabilities elevate risk to student data, staff systems, and regulatory standing.
The opportunity
COPS TEP and HSGP grant deadlines in July 2026 offer near-term external funding pathways for endpoint and credential security investments, reducing local budget pressure. The district's Sinking Fund millage explicitly allows technology upgrades, creating a dual-funding window aligned with the current fiscal planning cycle.
COPS TEP
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