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School Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Program
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The school lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented HSEEP-style exercises, and relies on a basic student information system for mass notification. Michigan's EOP review cycle creates a compliance mandate, and School Safety & Emergency Management has been identified as a top strategic priority.
The opportunity
Multiple federal grant opportunities with July–August 2026 deadlines directly fund emergency preparedness initiatives, and new state-level ITEMS funding expands available budget pathways. Acting within the spring decision window aligns with fiscal year-end planning and positions the school to close critical compliance and safety gaps before the next review cycle.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Modernize School Emergency Mass Notification
School Safety · Emergency Management
High Priority
About this project
The school currently relies on a basic student information system for emergency alerts, with no dedicated mass notification capability, leaving staff and students exposed to unreliable communications during critical incidents. With no publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and Michigan's EOP review cycle requirements, the gap presents both operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
School Safety & Emergency Management is a stated top strategic priority, and multiple grant programs — including federal infrastructure and public safety funding streams — are approaching mid-2026 deadlines. New state-level ITEMS funding and an upcoming June 30 fiscal year-end create a defined window to act, align budget, and close a documented preparedness gap before the next school year.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Public-facing digital portals across the network have identified WCAG/ADA compliance gaps, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable resident and family access. An existing web accessibility policy and annual audit program confirm the mandate, but remediation gaps remain unresolved.
The opportunity
An active audit cycle and dedicated accessibility budget create a structured decision window for remediation investment this fiscal year. Addressing compliance gaps now reduces legal risk, improves equitable access to public services, and aligns with the network's centralized digital services framework.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Management Consolidation
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Teacher-purchased devices have created a fragmented endpoint environment, introducing credential security gaps and unmanaged identity risks across the school. Consolidating device and password management is a top urgency driver under the school's Effective Use of Technology strategic initiative and aligns with active cybersecurity compliance mandates.
The opportunity
HSGP and JAG grant funding offer viable paths to address this consolidation with limited local match, and the June 30 fiscal year-end creates a near-term decision window. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens data security, and maximizes alignment with available state and federal funding cycles.