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EOP Development and Emergency Preparedness Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
Hawkins ISD faces significant emergency preparedness gaps, including an unconfirmed EOP, no documented exercise results, and absent after-action reviews for severe weather incidents. A TxSSC safety-and-security audit deadline of September 2026 elevates compliance urgency for this greenfield engagement.
The opportunity
An August 2026 safety meeting and the September 2026 TxSSC audit deadline create a defined, near-term action window. The district's adopted 2026–27 budget includes a $334,330 grant for EMT training equipment, providing a funded pathway to close preparedness gaps and meet compliance requirements.
Region VII ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Modernization & Credential Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district missed its cybersecurity training certification deadline and operates with a small IT team relative to its student population, creating elevated exposure. A recently closed cyber-insurance RFP and a budget-approved security initiative signal recognized risk, but gaps in credential management and endpoint protection remain unaddressed.
The opportunity
A newly adopted budget with increased Security and Monitoring allocations and eligibility for the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative create an immediate, low-barrier entry point. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses the missed certification deadline, reduces insurance and compliance risk, and strengthens protection for students and staff data.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
Hawkins ISD is under a WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance mandate with a 2028 deadline, and current digital portals and content may not fully meet federal accessibility standards. Unresolved gaps create legal exposure and limit equitable public access for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
An active grant for interactive online learning may partially offset costs for digital content and accessibility improvements, and the initiative is already budget-acknowledged. Advancing work now avoids last-minute remediation risk and aligns with the district's ongoing Website & Digital Services strategic initiative.
Interactive online learning grant
Discuss this project →Bus Fleet Telematics & Student Transportation Safety
Student Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The district currently operates its bus fleet without dash cameras or telematics, leaving no recorded evidence trail in the event of an incident. A prior bus collision highlights the accountability and liability gap this creates for students, staff, and the district.
The opportunity
Cooperative purchasing agreements already in use by the district can streamline procurement and accelerate deployment without a lengthy bid cycle. Addressing this gap proactively during the current budget cycle reduces long-term liability and supports student transportation safety before the next incident occurs.
Region VII ESC Purchasing Cooperative
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