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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, relies on social media for mass notification, and has no documented HSEEP-style exercises — all while an EOP review cycle remains unaddressed. Recent declared emergencies and updates to the School Safety Response Guide underscore the operational and compliance risk to students and staff.
The opportunity
Grant programs explicitly aligned with school emergency preparedness carry July 2026 deadlines, and recent budget approvals for the new fiscal year create an immediate procurement window. Acting now closes critical safety gaps, satisfies compliance mandates, and positions the district to leverage available external funding with limited local match.
Web Accessibility & Document Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district faces active ADA/WCAG compliance obligations for its public-facing website and digital documents, with known gaps in PDF and document accessibility creating legal exposure and barriers for residents and students. An ongoing CMS platform renewal through 2029 underscores the urgency of closing these gaps before they compound liability.
The opportunity
Recent budget approvals for the new fiscal year include targeted increases in Information Services funding, creating an immediate window to address accessibility gaps alongside the active CMS renewal. Acting now aligns remediation efforts with an already-funded, multi-year platform initiative and reduces legal and equity risk to the community.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Endpoint Security and Credential Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has foundational cybersecurity policies but lacks defined password management standards and a unified endpoint management system, leaving devices vulnerable to unpatched threats and unauthorized access. These gaps elevate risk to student data, staff systems, and operational continuity.
The opportunity
Budget increases in Information Services and secondary-match eligibility under homeland security and resilience grant programs provide a viable funding path ahead of the July 1 fiscal year start. Acting within the current procurement window—supported by cooperative purchasing vehicles—enables efficient, compliant acquisition aligned with approved appropriations.
Fleet Safety Monitoring & School Bus Expansion
Fleet Management · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district is expanding its fleet with an authorized school bus purchase while lacking telematics or vehicle monitoring infrastructure. A recent contractor-operated bus incident drew public scrutiny, highlighting the operational and reputational risk of unmonitored fleet activity.
The opportunity
A budget increase in Transportation for the incoming fiscal year creates an immediate, funded procurement window aligned with this need. Acting now supports student safety outcomes, addresses monitoring gaps before the fleet grows, and cooperative purchasing options may streamline acquisition.
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Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a modern mass-notification system and relies on social media for emergency communications, creating unreliable reach to students, staff, and the community during incidents. This gap, compounded by the absence of a formal EOP and documented preparedness exercises, presents significant operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Federal emergency preparedness grants, including HSGP and BRIC, with July 2026 deadlines explicitly support mass-notification initiatives, and recent budget approvals for the new fiscal year create an immediate procurement window. Acting now closes a critical safety gap while maximizing available funding with no incumbent displacement friction.