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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Preparedness
Emergency Management · School Safety & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, has no documented formal exercises or after-action reviews, and experienced acknowledged communication failures during a weather-related incident. These gaps conflict directly with Michigan Publication 201 compliance mandates, creating significant regulatory and safety risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
A $500,000 matching grant and a $17.9M bond proposal—both tied to safety and infrastructure and maturing in mid-2026—create a well-funded, near-term window to close compliance gaps. Multiple federal grant deadlines in July and August 2026 (COPS TEP, SVPP, HSGP, BRIC) add strong timing urgency aligned with the district's current fiscal and leadership transition.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Documented communication failures—including a breakdown during a snow day—reveal the district lacks a reliable, enterprise-grade mass notification system. This gap creates measurable safety and operational risk for students, staff, and the broader community, and conflicts with Michigan Publication 201 EOP compliance requirements.
The opportunity
A $500,000 matching grant (July 2026) and an August 2026 bond vote targeting safety and infrastructure create a rare, time-bound funding window. Acting now aligns modernization efforts with incoming leadership priorities and active grant cycles before the fiscal opportunity closes.
Facility Safety & Security Infrastructure Upgrades
Facility Safety · Emergency Preparedness
High Priority
About this project
The district's August 2026 bond proposal targets capital improvements to doors, cameras, and alarms across facilities, alongside a $500,000 matching grant—yet significant emergency preparedness gaps, including no public EOP and documented communication failures, elevate operational and compliance risk under Michigan Publication 201.
The opportunity
The bond ballot decision and active grant window create a near-term capital spending opportunity aligned to the upcoming fiscal cycle. Acting now positions the district to address safety mandates, close preparedness gaps, and maximize available funding before procurement timelines tighten.
August 2026 bond proposal
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
A school bus incident has drawn media attention, and the district lacks dash-cam footage or telematics data to support incident response and driver accountability. While stop-arm cameras are in place, a documented gap in broader fleet monitoring elevates operational and liability risk.
The opportunity
Grant opportunities aligned with school safety infrastructure—including SVPP and BRIC—have deadlines in the upcoming summer cycle, and a bond proposal on the August 2026 ballot explicitly includes safety upgrades. A leadership transition in facilities and transportation creates a timely opening to advance a structured fleet safety evaluation.
Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's public-facing digital properties meet WCAG 2.0 but fall short of current WCAG 2.1 standards, creating legal exposure under ADA and Section 508 obligations. This gap puts the district at risk of accessibility complaints and potential enforcement action affecting students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
An active capital-spending window, including a matching grant and a bond proposal targeting infrastructure, may support accessibility remediation efforts in the near term. Addressing the compliance gap now reduces legal risk and ensures equitable digital access for all community members ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.