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School Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Readiness
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Chatfield School faces significant compliance risk under Michigan law requiring verified EOPs and NIMS implementation, with an overdue review cycle and no formal after-action process in place. The operational status of the existing mass-notification system remains unconfirmed, leaving students, staff, and the broader school community exposed to preventable preparedness gaps.
The opportunity
The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant provides a direct funding path for emergency management technology, and an approved FY2026-27 budget with existing emergency management spend signals procurement readiness. Acting within the current grant window addresses compliance mandates, strengthens safety outcomes, and maximizes available public funding.
School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation for School Safety
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented notification environment — a county-level system alongside a separate district app — with the status of its primary notification tool unverified. This split-system complexity reduces reliability and creates critical gaps in emergency response coordination for students and staff.
The opportunity
Michigan compliance mandates for school EOPs and an active School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant create a direct, time-sensitive funding path for consolidating notification infrastructure. With an approved FY2026–27 budget and confirmed cooperative purchasing membership, the district is well-positioned to act within the current fiscal cycle.
School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)
Discuss this project →Strengthening Endpoint Security Across a 1:1 Device Environment
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A district-wide 1:1 laptop program and Microsoft 365 environment have expanded the endpoint attack surface, increasing exposure to credential-based threats and unauthorized access. While a password security policy is in place, gaps in endpoint management tooling present measurable operational and data security risk.
The opportunity
An approved FY2026–27 budget with approximately $110K in capital IT spending creates a near-term funding window for incremental cybersecurity improvements. Addressing endpoint and credential management now reduces breach risk, supports compliance posture, and aligns with active budget cycles.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Financial Management & Pupil Accounting System Replacement
Financial Operations · EdTech Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The school has ended its relationship with its current financial management and pupil accounting provider, creating an urgent need to replace systems supporting critical operational functions. Without a timely transition, continuity of financial reporting, compliance, and student data accuracy are at risk.
The opportunity
An active procurement cycle is underway with FY2026–27 board-approved funding confirmed, making this an immediate opportunity to advance operational continuity. Selecting a replacement solution now ensures minimal disruption to financial workflows and positions the district for a stable start to the new fiscal year.