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Emergency Operations Plan Development and Compliance
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Grand Traverse Academy lacks a confirmed Emergency Operations Plan, creating a critical gap in student and staff safety preparedness. State law (MCL 380.1308b) mandates regular EOP reviews, and an unclear mass notification system compounds both compliance and operational risk.
The opportunity
Multiple grant programs explicitly aligned to school emergency preparedness—including BRIC, HSGP, and SVPP—are available, and positive budget indicators including a Section 31a allocation and general fund underspend increase near-term fiscal capacity. Acting within the current cycle addresses a high-urgency compliance mandate and strengthens safety outcomes for students and staff.
Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy currently operates a fragmented notification system split between school communications and county-level alerts, creating reliability risk and unclear emergency response ownership. This gap is flagged as a critical emergency preparedness deficiency, with an unresolved mass notification structure and an EOP review mandate under MCL 380.1308b.
The opportunity
Positive budget indicators — including a Section 31a allocation and a general fund underspend — support near-term investment, while grants such as BRIC, HSGP, and SVPP are explicitly aligned to emergency preparedness initiatives. Consolidating notification under a unified platform now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens staff and student safety, and supports cooperative procurement pathways for a streamlined acquisition.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Equity · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The academy has identified gaps in WCAG 2.1 web accessibility across its digital properties, creating legal exposure under federal disability access requirements. These gaps limit equitable access to information and services for students, families, and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
Addressing accessibility gaps now reduces compliance risk and strengthens equitable service delivery ahead of potential audit or legal scrutiny. With positive budget indicators — including a Section 31a allocation and a general fund underspend — the current fiscal environment supports discretionary investment in this workstream.
Network Infrastructure & Internet Access Modernization
IT Modernization · Network Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The academy has active procurement underway for internet access and has recently completed network upgrades, reflecting an ongoing technology refresh cycle. This sustained IT investment signals readiness to evaluate complementary infrastructure solutions that support operational continuity and student connectivity.
The opportunity
Positive budget conditions—including increased K-12 funding and general fund capacity—support near-term infrastructure investment, and cooperative purchasing pathways may streamline procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the academy to build on recent upgrades and maximize the impact of available funds.
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