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Consolidate Emergency Management & Mass Notification
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a confirmed Emergency Operations Plan, a purpose-built mass-notification system, and a named emergency management coordinator — gaps that directly conflict with Texas Education Code EOP requirements. A recent wildfire produced no public after-action assessment, and a student-transfer expansion has further strained an already fragmented communications environment.
The opportunity
A September 2026 school-safety audit reporting deadline creates immediate urgency to close compliance and operational gaps. Incoming district leadership and an active TEA budget cycle present a timely window to secure a consolidated, purpose-built emergency management solution eligible for state-aligned funding pathways.
Region 16 ESC
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Endpoint Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district operates locally managed IT infrastructure without a modern endpoint management platform and lacks dedicated security monitoring, creating measurable capability gaps. Compliance with Texas Education Code §11.175 is a direct mandate, and existing budget allocations for security and IT confirm the need but current tooling falls short.
The opportunity
An active IT and Cybersecurity Modernization initiative, supported by a TEA grant award and a recent tax-rate increase, creates a near-term funding window. Incoming district leadership and an upcoming school-safety audit reporting deadline reinforce urgency to close compliance and operational gaps now.
Region 16 ESC
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district must achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across all public-facing digital properties under ADA Title II, with a 2028 compliance deadline. An active website and app redesign initiative is already underway, making accessibility integration both timely and operationally necessary.
The opportunity
The 2028 ADA Title II deadline and an in-progress digital redesign create a natural, cost-efficient window to embed accessibility compliance now. A TEA grant allocating $51,400 for instructional materials and software provides a direct funding path for accessibility-focused tools.
Assistive Technology Grants
Discuss this project →Unify District Communications and Emergency Readiness
Emergency Management · Digital Communications
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented communications ecosystem across multiple platforms, none of which are integrated with emergency management workflows—a critical gap given an unconfirmed EOP status and a recent wildfire with no public after-action assessment. Texas Education Code EOP compliance mandates and an approaching school-safety audit deadline elevate operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
A September 2026 school-safety audit reporting window, new district leadership, and expansion through a student-transfer arrangement create immediate urgency to consolidate communications and close emergency preparedness gaps. This initiative aligns with current district strategic priorities and may be eligible for state and regional education funding pathways.
Region 16 ESC
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