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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Forney ISD faces active compliance obligations under Texas multihazard EOP requirements, unresolved intruder-detection audit findings, and fragmented emergency notification systems. These gaps elevate operational and safety risk for over 14,000 students and staff, with remediation now required.
The opportunity
The district's newly adopted 2026–27 budget includes increased Security & Monitoring appropriations, signaling an open funding window aligned with this project. Addressing EOP compliance and consolidating emergency communications now reduces audit exposure and supports student and staff safety outcomes.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →ADA Web Accessibility Compliance for District Digital Portals
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Forney ISD faces a federal ADA Title II mandate requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance across its digital properties by April 26, 2027. Non-compliance exposes the district to legal liability and creates inequitable access to public-facing information for students, families, and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline creates an active, time-bound decision window within the current fiscal planning cycle. ESSA Title IV, Part A funding explicitly covers technology resources supporting this initiative, offering a viable path to offset costs while advancing equitable digital access district-wide.
ESSA Title IV Part A
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Policy Compliance & IT Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district operates under Texas Education Code §11.175, mandating a formal cybersecurity policy, yet gaps remain in enterprise credential management and endpoint consolidation. A fragmented security ecosystem elevates risk for staff, students, and sensitive district data.
The opportunity
The adopted 2026-27 budget includes increased allocations for Data Processing and Security & Monitoring Services, creating direct funding alignment for this initiative. Acting within the current fiscal cycle supports compliance, reduces audit exposure, and positions the district for enterprise-grade security continuity.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Strengthen Fleet Safety Through Advanced Telematics
Fleet Management · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent fatal crash involving an occupied school bus has elevated fleet safety to a critical priority for the district. Existing safety technology has proven insufficient, exposing the district to significant liability, reputational risk, and gaps in driver accountability and incident documentation.
The opportunity
The incident creates immediate pressure to act within the current budget cycle, and the district's recently adopted FY2026–27 budget reflects increased investment in security and monitoring. Cooperative purchasing agreements are available to accelerate compliant procurement and reduce time to deployment.
Texas DIR
Discuss this project →Endpoint & IT Systems Management Modernization
IT Modernization · EdTech Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The district is navigating active renewal cycles across identity management, IT service management, and productivity platforms, with a fragmented endpoint management environment signaling consolidation risk. At over $6M in annual IT spend serving 14,349 students, gaps in unified systems management create operational complexity and potential security exposure.
The opportunity
The FY2027 budget increase in Data Processing Services provides direct funding alignment for this initiative, and active renewal windows create natural decision points for modernization. Consolidating endpoint and IT management now reduces long-term operational risk and supports stewardship of public technology investments at scale.
Texas DIR
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