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Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Friona ISD is required to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance by April 26, 2027, with a stated district initiative for equitable digital access modernization. Current implementation gaps in document and portal accessibility create legal exposure and risk excluding students, families, and staff from essential digital services.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline creates a defined window for planning and implementation within the current budget cycle, supported by an existing $358,003 data processing appropriation. Acting now allows the district to remediate gaps systematically, reduce compliance risk, and advance equitable access for all community members.
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Discuss this project →Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan remains unposted, mass notification configuration is unconfirmed, and no public after-action findings from drills exist. Compliance mandates require EOP and Reunification Annex submission by September 30, 2026, and a school safety audit by September 1, 2026, creating immediate regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
Both the safety audit and EOP submission deadlines fall within the current fiscal year, and budget approval is already in place for the school safety and security initiative. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens student and staff safety outcomes, and aligns with leadership's stated top strategic priority.
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Discuss this project →K-12 Cybersecurity Modernization for Rural Districts
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Friona ISD faces documented gaps in endpoint security and password management compliance under Texas SB 820, with no confirmed controls in place. With a small IT footprint serving 1,080 students, the district is operationally exposed to cybersecurity risk across devices and data systems.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers TEA-funded pathways specifically targeting rural districts, directly aligning with approved data processing and security budget lines. Acting within the current grant window allows the district to close compliance gaps and strengthen endpoint protection without relying solely on constrained local funds.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Transportation Monitoring Modernization
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Operations
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified gaps in incident documentation and driver oversight within its transportation operations, creating a proactive need for improved monitoring capabilities. Without adequate visibility into fleet activity, the district faces elevated liability exposure and limited ability to investigate or prevent safety incidents involving students.
The opportunity
Addressing this need during the current planning stage allows the district to establish safety baselines before incidents occur, reducing long-term liability and insurance risk. Cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use by the district can streamline procurement and support responsible stewardship of public funds.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Credential Security Under SB 820 Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
SB 820 mandates documented cybersecurity policies for Texas school districts, yet no evidence of password management practices is in place. A fragmented credential environment spanning multiple platforms elevates the risk of unauthorized access, data exposure, and regulatory non-compliance.
The opportunity
SB 820 compliance is an active, unresolved mandate, and the district's adopted budget includes dedicated line items for data processing and security monitoring. Addressing credential governance now reduces regulatory exposure and aligns with the district's IT and cybersecurity modernization initiative ahead of the next fiscal cycle.