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Endpoint & Cybersecurity Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a complex, multi-vendor security environment with an active DNS replacement underway due to unmet security requirements. Cybersecurity protection and breach notification mandates apply, and strategic priorities include zero-trust architecture and identity and access management modernization across multiple systems.
The opportunity
FY2026–2027 budget allocations show double-digit increases in security and data processing services, and the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers aligned grant funding. An incoming CIO and active network procurement create a timely window to advance endpoint protection and identity security before the fiscal cycle closes.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Network Infrastructure Refresh via E-Rate Procurement
Network Modernization · E-Rate Compliance
High Priority
About this project
An active E-Rate network refresh procurement is underway with a hard proposal deadline of October 21, 2026, requiring immediate action to secure federally subsidized funding. A newly appointed CIO and a 31% budget increase in Data Processing Services signal expanded scope and urgency for this infrastructure investment.
The opportunity
The October 21, 2026 deadline creates a defined, non-negotiable window to access federal E-Rate subsidies for network modernization. Acting now aligns with FY2026–2027 budget increases and positions the district to build a resilient, secure infrastructure foundation supporting students, staff, and long-term IT initiatives.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A DOJ-enforced WCAG 2.1 Level AA mandate creates direct legal and accessibility risk across all public-facing digital properties. Without remediation, the district faces compliance exposure and potential barriers to equitable access for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
DOJ enforcement timelines elevate this from a planning item to an active compliance obligation, making the current fiscal cycle the critical window for action. FY2026–2027 budget increases in data and technology services signal available funding to address this need now.
Campus Emergency Preparedness & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
This large K–12 district serving nearly 68,000 students lacks a verified multihazard Emergency Operations Plan, a dedicated mass-notification platform, and formal exercise documentation — resulting in a critically low Emergency Preparedness Score. A state-mandated multihazard EOP requirement is in effect, and current communication tools are not configured for emergency scenarios, leaving students and staff at risk.
The opportunity
An active campus resilience initiative and FY2026–2027 budget growth signal readiness to invest, and emergency management projects of this type are eligible for state and federal preparedness funding. Addressing the EOP gap and notification capability now reduces compliance exposure and strengthens district-wide safety outcomes before the next fiscal cycle closes.
Fleet Safety & Transportation Modernization
Fleet Management · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
Two recent bus accidents have elevated fleet safety concerns, while current operations lack telematics, dash cameras, and driver behavior monitoring. These gaps present operational, liability, and student safety risks that existing vehicle-visibility tools alone cannot address.
The opportunity
Transportation spending increased in the FY2026–2027 adopted budget, and a strategic modernization initiative is already underway, reducing the need to build internal consensus. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the district to close safety gaps, reduce incident liability, and strengthen accountability across its fleet.
Identity & Access Management Modernization for K-12
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
A fragmented multi-vendor identity environment and a DNS replacement driven by security failures signal critical access control gaps. Cybersecurity breach notification mandates and a district-wide IAM modernization initiative elevate both compliance and operational risk for staff and students.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative grant provides an active funding pathway, and FY2026–2027 budget increases in Security and Monitoring Services confirm local investment readiness. An incoming CIO creates a timely window to establish MFA standards and credential security architecture before new priorities are set.