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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & School Safety Readiness
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The school's Emergency Operations Plan is more than four years overdue, with no documented exercise results or after-action reviews on record. A hard submission deadline of October 2, 2025, combined with mandatory safety audits and required parent/guardian notification provisions, creates significant compliance and student safety exposure.
The opportunity
The October 2025 deadline demands immediate action, and the school's projected budget surplus supports investment within the current fiscal cycle. Procurement thresholds allow for a streamlined acquisition process, and the school's active emergency-management and resilience initiative signals leadership readiness to act.
Texas DIR Cooperative
Discuss this project →School Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
El Paso Academy West lacks a school-specific mass notification platform, a documented gap in its emergency preparedness posture and a direct requirement under EOP compliance mandates for immediate parent and guardian notification during incidents. With the EOP overdue by over four years, the absence of this capability elevates both operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
The October 2, 2025 EOP submission deadline creates immediate urgency to close this notification gap. A projected budget surplus, dedicated safety allocations, and simplified procurement thresholds support near-term action aligned with the current fiscal cycle and compliance timeline.
Texas DIR Cooperative
Discuss this project →Strengthen Credential Security Across School Systems
Cybersecurity · K-12 IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The school operates Google Workspace without a dedicated password management solution, leaving staff and student credentials exposed to unauthorized access. This gap in identity security undermines an active cybersecurity planning initiative and creates measurable risk to data integrity and compliance.
The opportunity
A dedicated $143k budget allocation for security and monitoring confirms funding is available within the current fiscal plan, with no incumbent solution to displace. Acting now aligns with the school's named cybersecurity strategic initiative and supports responsible stewardship of public education funds.
Texas DIR Cooperative
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Active procurement for structured network cabling and a communications fiber backbone signals a significant infrastructure investment cycle, with board approval expected in June 2026. A dedicated data processing budget and named IT & Cybersecurity Modernization initiative confirm this is a funded, strategic priority with near-term execution timelines.
The opportunity
Board approval in June 2026 establishes a clear procurement window, with capital improvement plans and allocated technology budgets already in place to support action. Engaging during the planning phase ensures solutions align with compliance requirements, endpoint security needs, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Texas DIR Cooperative
Discuss this project →Web & Digital Content Accessibility Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
El Paso Academy West has identified gaps between its current web platform capabilities and required accessibility standards, creating legal and compliance exposure. Without remediation, the school risks failing to meet obligations that ensure equitable digital access for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
The Interactive Online Learning Grant presents a conditional funding pathway to offset remediation costs, easing the burden on local budgets. Acting within the current grant window reduces compliance risk and advances equitable access to digital content for the school community.
Interactive Online Learning Grant
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