Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
EOP & Mass Notification Modernization for Student Safety
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
EPISD faces critical emergency preparedness gaps—including an unverifiable EOP, unconfirmed mass-notification coverage, documented parent notification lag, and unsecured campus access during past incidents. Texas Education Code §37.108 mandates an active EOP and annual safety audits, placing the district at direct compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
A hard January 2027 completion deadline and over $11.29M in authorized grant-funded security spending create immediate urgency and a clear funding pathway. SAFE grant eligibility and incoming district leadership make this an optimal window to close preparedness gaps and strengthen compliance posture.
SAFE Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Telematics Enhancement
Fleet Management · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
Recent bus collisions and wrong-stop incidents have exposed significant self-insured liability gaps, while existing fleet technology lacks driver-behavior monitoring and collision reduction capabilities. Pending regulatory requirements for 3-point seatbelts add further compliance urgency for the district's transportation operations.
The opportunity
Up to $1.08M in authorized transportation-related spending is confirmed, and federal Low-No Program funding may support qualifying fleet telematics initiatives. An upcoming contract renewal cycle creates a timely window to consolidate fleet safety capabilities, reduce liability exposure, and strengthen student transportation outcomes.
Low-No Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
EPISD faces a hard WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance deadline of April 26, 2027, creating legal exposure and public-access risk for over 50,000 students and their families. No confirmed accessible-portal solution is currently in place, leaving the district vulnerable to ADA-related complaints and reputational harm.
The opportunity
The 2027 deadline creates near-term procurement urgency, and cooperative purchasing agreements already in place can accelerate timelines and reduce administrative burden. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the district to align accessibility investments with existing technology agreements and avoid costly last-minute remediation.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT and Cybersecurity Modernization for District Compliance
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Internal audit findings have identified major deficiencies in IT management, and the district carries annual cybersecurity training mandates. A fragmented, multi-vendor environment creates endpoint management and consolidation gaps that elevate operational and compliance risk across the district.
The opportunity
Audit-driven accountability, an upcoming major software renewal, and a confirmed annual IT spend exceeding $14.7M create a timely window for consolidation and remediation. Leadership transition under a new Superintendent further supports re-evaluation of existing systems, aligning with current fiscal planning cycles.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Campus Physical Security & Access Control Implementation
Student Safety · Campus Security
High Priority
About this project
EPISD is executing a districtwide security and access control upgrade across all campuses, with a firm substantial completion deadline of January 2027. Documented unsecured access during past incidents and emergency preparedness gaps—including unverifiable EOP status and parent notification lag—elevate both operational and compliance risk under Texas Education Code §37.108.
The opportunity
Over $13.9M in authorized, grant-funded commitments for security infrastructure and secure-entry projects reduces budget risk and signals procurement readiness now. Incoming leadership and a firm 2027 deadline create urgency to advance procurement and implementation without delay to protect students, staff, and district liability exposure.
SAFE Grant
Discuss this project →