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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including an unverified EOP status, unconfirmed alert delivery, and a recent on-campus weapon threat. Current communications rely on basic SMS tools with no dedicated mass-notification platform, creating compliance exposure under Texas EOP review and safety audit mandates.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget reflects increased investment in security and monitoring services, aligning with active campus safety initiatives and upcoming compliance deadlines. Addressing these gaps now reduces audit risk, strengthens student and staff safety outcomes, and positions the district to leverage cooperative purchasing pathways available in Texas.
Texas cooperative purchasing
Discuss this project →Centralized Endpoint Management for District-Wide IT Operations
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
With no named endpoint management solution currently in place, the district's 67,988-student environment faces growing operational risk as Zero-Trust and IAM initiatives expand IT complexity. The 2026–2027 budget reflects increased data processing and security spending, signaling urgent need for centralized visibility and control across endpoints.
The opportunity
A newly appointed CIO and an approved budget with increased security and data processing allocations create a timely entry point for endpoint management investment. Acting within the current fiscal cycle aligns with active IT modernization priorities and supports long-term compliance and operational resilience.
Privileged Access & Password Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
No dedicated password management solution is in place, leaving a critical credential security gap across the organization. Active Zero-Trust and IAM initiatives signal leadership commitment to hardening access controls, while cybersecurity compliance mandates elevate the urgency of closing this vulnerability.
The opportunity
The approved 2026–2027 budget reflects increased allocations toward security and monitoring services, creating a timely funding pathway. Addressing this gap now aligns with active IAM initiatives, supports compliance posture, and reduces organizational risk without displacing existing investments.
Unify Fleet Safety Monitoring & Close the Accountability Gap
Fleet Safety · Transportation Technology
High Priority
About this project
GPS and camera systems procured through a 2021 RFP have an unknown deployment status, creating an evidence and accountability gap across a significant fleet asset portfolio. A fragmented multi-app transportation ecosystem compounds operational risk and limits unified oversight of student and staff safety.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget is approved with increased security and monitoring allocations, and cooperative purchasing participation can accelerate procurement timelines. Consolidating fleet safety technology now reduces operational exposure, improves accountability, and aligns with the district's active transportation modernization initiative.
Texas cooperative purchasing
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The academy has identified WCAG/ADA compliance gaps across its digital properties, with an active remediation initiative underway under the Website & Digital Services workstream. The April 2027 WCAG 2.1 AA deadline creates a defined and urgent timeline, and unresolved gaps elevate legal, equity, and operational risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
The April 2027 compliance deadline drives clear procurement and implementation urgency within the current fiscal planning cycle. A recently elevated CIO role signals organizational prioritization of digital services modernization, and an interactive online learning grant may offer a partial funding pathway to offset remediation costs.
2026-2029 Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Network Connectivity Refresh and E-Rate Contract Renewal
IT Modernization · E-Rate Compliance
High Priority
About this project
An existing network services contract is expiring within 18 months, and active E-Rate solicitations are already underway, creating an imminent and structured procurement decision point. Failure to act within this window risks service continuity gaps, missed federal funding eligibility, and connectivity disruptions affecting students and staff.
The opportunity
The convergence of an expiring contract and an open E-Rate cycle creates a defined, budget-aligned window to modernize connectivity infrastructure with federal funding support. Incoming leadership transitions also present an opportunity to reassess scope and ensure the refresh aligns with evolving district-wide IT priorities.
E-Rate
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