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Strengthen Emergency Communications and EOP Compliance
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Denton ISD faces a state EOP compliance deadline of October 2, 2025, with significant consequences for non-compliance, while a recent violent incident at Ryan High School exposed critical gaps in timely mass notification. A newly appointed Director of Safety and Security signals district leadership is prioritizing resolution of these gaps.
The opportunity
The FY 2026-27 adopted budget includes $5.66M for Security and Monitoring, and an active bond program provides additional capital, creating a funded, near-term procurement window. Acting before the October 2025 compliance deadline reduces regulatory risk and directly strengthens safety outcomes for students, staff, and families.
Stronger Connections Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Transportation Video Surveillance Modernization
Fleet Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Recent bus accidents and public scrutiny have exposed critical gaps in the district's transportation safety posture, including insufficient driver behavior monitoring, collision prevention, and maintenance oversight. Although GPS and basic video tools are in place, the existing infrastructure falls short of addressing documented operational risks to students and staff.
The opportunity
An active bond program and adopted FY 2026-27 budget with dedicated Security & Monitoring allocations provide a clear, near-term capital pathway. A budgeted live-stream camera system signals recognized need and procurement readiness, making this an ideal moment to close safety gaps and strengthen public accountability.
Bond Program
Discuss this project →Endpoint & Security Infrastructure Consolidation
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district's multi-vendor IT environment—spanning managed Chromebooks and legacy endpoint tooling—creates operational complexity and security gaps across a 31,951-student footprint. Dedicated FY 2026-27 budget allocations for data processing and security monitoring signal active investment pressure to reduce redundancy and strengthen infrastructure resilience.
The opportunity
Adopted FY 2026-27 budget allocations totaling nearly $17M across data processing and security create an immediate funding window for consolidation decisions. A newly seated CTO and access to cooperative purchasing vehicles position the district to act efficiently within the current fiscal cycle.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Denton ISD is subject to an active WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility mandate with a compliance deadline of April 2028. While initial investments have been made, gaps remain—particularly in document and PDF remediation—leaving the district exposed to compliance risk and potential barriers to equitable digital access for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
The mandate is active and enforceable now, making near-term planning essential to avoid remediation backlogs as the deadline approaches. The district's newly adopted FY 2026–27 budget and incoming CTO leadership create a favorable window to expand accessibility coverage and align investments with broader digital equity goals.
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