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Emergency Preparedness & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
A recent lockdown exposed a critical mass-notification gap when parents learned of the incident through social media rather than direct district communication. The Emergency Operations Plan status is unverified, the region faces recurring severe weather, and Texas EOP review cycle requirements elevate both compliance and operational risk across all campuses.
The opportunity
Active district strategic initiatives around networkwide emergency preparedness and standardized campus security create a clear mandate for action within the current planning cycle. Addressing this gap now reduces liability, strengthens community trust, and aligns with state compliance timelines while the district's leadership transition supports new initiative adoption.
TASB Energy Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Transportation Telematics Compliance
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district operates 461 buses, with 391 non-compliant with Texas school bus seatbelt requirements ahead of the 2029 mandate. Two recent non-fatal collisions have elevated third-party liability exposure and created an evidence and accountability gap across the fleet.
The opportunity
A documented $2.3M increase in student transportation spending signals active district investment, creating a timely funding pathway. Addressing seatbelt compliance, collision documentation, and driver accountability now reduces liability risk and supports student safety outcomes ahead of the state deadline.
TASB Energy Cooperative
Discuss this project →Unified Endpoint Management & Cybersecurity Hardening
IT Modernization · K-12 Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a large Windows device estate with no unified endpoint management platform and a documented password management gap, leaving critical instructional and administrative systems exposed. A multi-vendor security stack is in place, but the absence of centralized endpoint oversight creates measurable operational and compliance risk across campuses.
The opportunity
An active E-Rate proposal cycle with an October 2026 deadline, combined with alignment to the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative, creates immediate funding pathways with limited local match required. A declared district strategic initiative and a $108,105 increase in data-processing services budget signal readiness to act within the current fiscal cycle.
Texas E-Rate Cyber Security Pilot
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Content Compliance
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has a confirmed obligation to bring all public-facing web and digital content into WCAG 2.1 Level AA conformance by April 2027, aligned with an active strategic initiative. Non-compliance creates legal exposure and restricts equitable public access for students, families, and community members.
The opportunity
The April 2027 deadline establishes a defined remediation window, and the district's substantial annual IT budget supports funding this initiative within current fiscal planning cycles. Acting now allows time for phased implementation, reduces legal risk, and ensures equitable digital access for all constituents.
TASB Energy Cooperative
Discuss this project →Strengthen District Credential and Identity Security
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The district's multi-layered security environment lacks a dedicated password and credential management capability, leaving an unaddressed gap despite active cybersecurity mandates. Without consistent identity governance controls, staff and student accounts remain exposed to credential-based threats across a large, complex network.
The opportunity
The Texas E-Rate Cyber Security Pilot Program and the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offer active, rolling funding pathways aligned to identity and credential security. New district leadership and an ongoing cybersecurity procurement cycle create a timely window to close this gap within the current fiscal planning period.
Texas E-Rate Cyber Security Pilot
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