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Emergency Operations & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces critical emergency preparedness gaps—including an unresolved EOP review status, a major communications platform transition, and a documented coordination failure tied to a past bomb threat—elevating risk for students and staff. Consolidating and integrating emergency operations is now an operational and compliance imperative ahead of the 2026 safety audit cycle.
The opportunity
With over $400,000 in safety grants already secured, $330,000 in dedicated emergency management technology budget, and a 2026 audit deadline approaching, the funding and urgency are aligned. Acting within the current fiscal cycle enables compliant procurement through an established cooperative contract and positions the district ahead of its 2027 campus realignment.
ESC Region 11 Co-op
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Compliance Modernization for SB 546
Fleet & Transportation · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces a documented fleet compliance gap tied to seat belt requirements under SB 546, with a 2029 deadline and unresolved visibility into legacy safety technology last evaluated in 2014. Current fleet maintenance software does not address active vehicle safety monitoring or compliance documentation, leaving students and the district at operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
SB 546's 2029 mandate creates a firm planning horizon, making proactive investment now more cost-effective than reactive remediation. Cooperative procurement vehicles are already in place, reducing procurement friction and supporting fiscally responsible acquisition aligned with current budget cycles.
ESC Region 11 Co-op
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active mandate to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance by 2028, with open instructional technology roles signaling evolving digital service needs. Gaps in accessible digital content create equity and compliance risk for students, families, and staff who rely on district web services.
The opportunity
The 2028 compliance deadline creates a defined planning window, and an interactive online learning grant may offer partial funding alignment for accessibility-focused initiatives. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the district to phase implementation, reduce remediation costs, and meet its public-facing equity commitments.
Interactive online learning grant
Discuss this project →K–12 Cybersecurity and Endpoint Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district's layered security environment—spanning endpoint management and credential protection—shows signs of fragmentation, increasing exposure risk. A 28% technology budget reduction since 2024–25 limits the district's ability to address these gaps through traditional funding channels.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers a rolling grant that can offset costs significantly for eligible districts, reducing budget pressure. Acting within the current grant window and upcoming fiscal cycle positions the district to strengthen security posture with minimal local expenditure.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Campus Realignment & Infrastructure Planning
IT Modernization · Campus Operations
High Priority
About this project
The planned closure of Durham Intermediate by August 2027 creates a critical planning window for technology, network, and systems across the district. Without proactive coordination, the realignment risks disrupting IT infrastructure, emergency management integration, and transportation routing for students and staff.
The opportunity
The August 2027 deadline establishes a clear near-term horizon for infrastructure decisions, aligning with active procurement vehicles and ongoing technology investment despite broader budget constraints. Addressing planning now enables the district to consolidate systems, reduce transition risk, and position eligible initiatives for available state and federal funding.
ESC Region 11 Co-op
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