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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance
Emergency Management · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly available district-wide Emergency Operations Plan and documented comprehensive exercises, resulting in a critical preparedness gap. EOP/NIMS requirements and Michigan Publication 201a carry direct consequences, including loss of preparedness funding, and recent major disaster declarations in Michigan further elevate urgency.
The opportunity
FEMA grant programs with 2026 deadlines explicitly cover school district eligibility for emergency communications and related components, providing a clear near-term funding path. Addressing this gap now protects compliance standing, preserves preparedness funding, and strengthens district-wide safety outcomes ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's mass notification capability is unconfirmed, representing a critical gap in emergency preparedness alongside the absence of a verified district-wide EOP and documented exercises. Without a reliable system, the district's ability to communicate during incidents is compromised, elevating risk for students, staff, and the broader community.
The opportunity
EOP/NIMS compliance mandates and recent state-level emergency declarations make this a time-sensitive priority. FEMA grant windows in 2026 explicitly cover emergency communications for school districts, and cooperative purchasing pathways are available to accelerate procurement within the current planning cycle.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Credential Security and Identity Protection Remediation
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Following a third-party data incident, the district faces unresolved exposure in credential security and endpoint management across its Microsoft 365 environment and 1:1 device program. Cybersecurity and password security compliance mandates remain only partially addressed, elevating risk to student and staff data.
The opportunity
The recent incident creates immediate urgency for remediation, while the voter-approved CTE millage (~$8.1M annually, technology-eligible) and FEMA HSGP funding provide viable pathways to act within the current fiscal cycle without straining general funds.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Endpoint & Device Management Program Modernization
IT Modernization · Device Management
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a 1:1 device program without a dedicated endpoint management solution, creating gaps in device visibility, maintenance, and support. An open Systems Engineer position signals ongoing operational strain, increasing risk to instructional continuity and IT service delivery.
The opportunity
The voter-approved CTE millage explicitly funds hardware and connectivity infrastructure, providing a near-term funding pathway for endpoint management. An active procurement cycle and a contract expiring within 18 months create a timely window to reduce operational risk and align with FY planning.
CTE millage
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety for Special-Needs Students
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Operations
High Priority
About this project
The district's special-needs fleet operates without dashcams or telematics, limiting real-time visibility into driver behavior and incident response for a vulnerable student population. This gap introduces meaningful liability exposure and operational risk that current monitoring practices cannot adequately address.
The opportunity
A voter-approved CTE millage generating significant annual technology funding, combined with cooperative purchasing availability, creates a practical and timely procurement pathway. Acting within the current fiscal cycle strengthens student safety outcomes and reduces liability risk without requiring a standalone funding source.
Sourcewell
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