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Modernize Emergency Communications and School Safety Coordination
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Midland ISD faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an EOP of unknown age and a mass notification system that caused parent communication confusion during a recent incident. State mandates require current multihazard EOPs and school safety audits, elevating compliance and operational risk across the district's 26,000+ students and staff.
The opportunity
The district's active $1.415B bond program and balanced 2026–27 budget provide identifiable capital for safety and communication infrastructure, with the bond-funded Goddard modernization explicitly scoping security and communication upgrades. Addressing these gaps now aligns with compliance mandates, a leadership transition at Goddard, and the current facility investment cycle.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district's public-facing digital portals currently reference WCAG 2.0 standards despite a mandatory upgrade to WCAG 2.1 Level AA required by 2027/2028. The existing accessibility maintenance program is insufficient to close this gap, creating legal exposure and inequitable access for students, families, and community members with disabilities.
The opportunity
The 2027/2028 compliance deadline creates a defined window for a structured, phased remediation effort. The district's balanced budget, active bond program, and cooperative purchasing agreements support procurement, and early action reduces legal risk while improving equitable digital access for all constituents.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen Fleet Safety & Driver Behavior Monitoring
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
Midland ISD experienced two bus crashes in December 2024 and January 2025, injuring students and staff and drawing public scrutiny. Existing GPS and video tools have not provided sufficient driver behavior oversight, leaving a critical gap in comprehensive fleet safety monitoring.
The opportunity
An active transportation operations improvement program and an ongoing bond initiative create a funded, timely pathway to close this safety gap. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, enabling accelerated procurement and faster deployment to protect students and staff.
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Discuss this project →Strengthen District Cybersecurity and Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Cybersecurity and password security are active strategic priorities for the district, supported by compliance mandates and a technology budget exceeding $6.3M annually. While not the most urgent initiative, gaps in endpoint management and credential security present ongoing operational and data protection risk across a large district serving 26,000+ students.
The opportunity
The district's balanced budget and active bond program provide a viable funding window for cybersecurity investments within the current fiscal cycle. A Texas K-12 cybersecurity funding path may offer additional procurement support, making this an appropriate time to advance endpoint and access security initiatives.
Texas K-12 cybersecurity funding
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