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Close Emergency Preparedness Gaps and Achieve NIMS Compliance
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including limited EOP access, no documented district-level HSEEP exercises, and coordination vulnerabilities exposed during recent severe weather events. NIMS implementation is a compliance mandate directly tied to preparedness grant eligibility, and an active EOP policy update initiated in May 2026 signals urgent need for action.
The opportunity
Two aligned grant deadlines in July and August 2026 (HSGP and SVPP) create an immediate funding window for eligible preparedness initiatives, with Michigan's FY2026–27 education budget finalizing concurrently. Acting now positions the district to close compliance gaps, protect students and staff, and secure available funding before the window closes.
Unify District-Wide Mass Notification Infrastructure
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Central Montcalm Public Schools operates a fragmented notification ecosystem lacking unified district-level coverage, creating critical gaps in emergency response coordination. Recent severe weather events and an active EOP policy update underscore the operational and compliance risk, particularly given outstanding NIMS implementation requirements tied to grant eligibility.
The opportunity
HSGP and SVPP grant deadlines in July/August 2026 create a near-term funding window directly aligned with mass notification and school safety technology. With Michigan's FY2026–27 education budget finalizing concurrently and a new Superintendent positioned to drive strategic priorities, this is an optimal moment to close preparedness gaps and strengthen community-wide emergency communications.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's public-facing digital portals show no evidence of WCAG 2.1 compliance, creating legal exposure and excluding community members with disabilities from essential information. This unmet gap is a distinct operational risk, particularly as new Superintendent leadership prompts strategic review of district systems and priorities.
The opportunity
A leadership transition creates a timely window for policy and technology re-evaluation, and cooperative purchasing channels are available to streamline procurement. Addressing the WCAG 2.1 gap now reduces legal liability, advances digital equity, and aligns with the district's upcoming FY planning cycle.
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Discuss this project →Modernizing Fleet Telematics for Student Transportation Safety
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active transportation management investment but lacks documented dashcam or telematics deployment, leaving a proactive safety gap. Incidents in neighboring districts underscore the operational and reputational risk of delayed action on fleet visibility and driver accountability.
The opportunity
An ongoing fleet software renewal cycle and the district's confirmed use of cooperative purchasing create a favorable procurement window to address this gap efficiently. Acting within the current planning cycle supports student safety outcomes and aligns with budget decisions expected ahead of the upcoming fiscal year.
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Discuss this project →Secure IT Endpoint & Access Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks publicly identified vendors for endpoint management and privileged access security, suggesting these functions may be unmanaged or informally handled—creating measurable operational risk. A security proposal is actively in development, signaling leadership awareness of the gap and an imminent decision point.
The opportunity
Budget planning cycles in June and scheduled Board meetings in July/August 2026 create a near-term approval window for IT security investments. Addressing endpoint and credential security now reduces operational exposure and aligns with the district's active procurement environment, including cooperative purchasing pathways.
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