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EOP Compliance & Exercise Tracking Modernization
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has documented gaps in EOP clarity, exercise tracking, and After-Action Review processes, with operational failures surfacing during recent flooding events. State mandate MCL 380.1308b requires EOP compliance, creating both a legal obligation and an active operational risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
The FY26 School Violence Prevention Program grant provides a direct funding path for school safety and preparedness technology, and a legislatively-directed $1,000,000 allocation signals a near-term funded decision window. Acting within this fiscal cycle addresses compliance mandates, closes critical preparedness gaps, and strengthens community safety outcomes.
FY26 School Violence Prevention Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification Modernization for School Safety
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Shepherd Public Schools is actively involved in a county-led mass notification modernization initiative, creating potential gaps in continuity and coverage as existing solutions may be replaced or consolidated. State mandates under MCL 380.1308b require current, exercised Emergency Operations Plans, and documented preparedness gaps — including unclear EOP status and limited drill evidence — elevate compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
The FY26 School Violence Prevention Program grant explicitly funds mass notification and school safety technology, aligning available funding with the district's active modernization involvement. Acting within the current grant window and fiscal cycle allows the district to consolidate solutions, close compliance gaps, and strengthen emergency preparedness outcomes for students and staff.
FY26 School Violence Prevention Program
Discuss this project →Endpoint Visibility & Credential Security for 1:1 Device Programs
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district's 1:1 Chromebook program lacks remote monitoring and password management tooling, creating blind spots in device health, patch compliance, and credential security. Without these controls, the district faces elevated operational risk across a student-scale device fleet.
The opportunity
Stable per-pupil funding for FY25–26 and cooperative purchasing availability provide a viable procurement path to address these gaps within the current budget cycle. Formalizing endpoint and credential management now reduces operational risk and supports responsible stewardship of district technology assets.
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