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EOP Compliance & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy's Emergency Operations Plans are unverified, no dedicated mass-notification platform is in place, and flood response performance remains unassessed following a major flooding event. Texas EOP review cycle mandates and multihazard emergency operations requirements compound the compliance and safety risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
Transitional leadership, active compliance mandates, and a FY2026–2027 budget reflecting increased Security and Monitoring Services funding create a timely window to close preparedness gaps. Addressing this now reduces audit exposure, strengthens community trust, and positions the district to leverage available state and cooperative procurement pathways.
TASB Energy Cooperative
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Governance & Identity Access Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Active compliance mandates require cybersecurity training, breach reporting, and intruder detection audits, while aging firewall infrastructure and an ongoing network refresh expose the district to elevated security risk. Without a unified Zero Trust and enterprise identity access framework, gaps in access governance and credential management create operational and regulatory vulnerability.
The opportunity
An imminent firewall end-of-life and active E-Rate network refresh create a natural procurement window to address these gaps now. The FY2026–2027 budget reflects a significant increase in Data Processing and Security Services funding, supporting investment in access governance and Zero Trust architecture aligned with compliance requirements.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Network Infrastructure Refresh and Firewall Modernization
Network Infrastructure · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Active E-Rate procurement cycles are underway while an approaching firewall end-of-life creates immediate pressure to modernize aging network infrastructure. A layered existing environment requires careful integration planning to avoid service disruption and maintain security continuity for students and staff.
The opportunity
E-Rate funding provides a defined procurement vehicle and cost-offset pathway, while the firewall end-of-life deadline compresses the decision timeline. Acting within the current cycle protects network reliability, reduces security exposure, and aligns capital investment with the FY2026–2027 budget increases already allocated to data processing and security services.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The academy faces an active WCAG compliance deadline, creating legal exposure and accessibility barriers across public-facing digital properties. Website accessibility is an identified strategic investment area, and inaction risks non-compliance penalties and inequitable access for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
A hard WCAG compliance timeline makes this an immediate priority, and an Interactive Online Learning Grant offers a conditional funding pathway for accessible multimedia content use cases. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk and advances equitable digital access for the community served.
Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Strengthen Student Transportation Safety & Fleet Visibility
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
Documented fleet-involved accidents and media scrutiny have elevated reputational and safety risk for the district's transportation program. Gaps in dash camera coverage, telematics, and driver monitoring persist despite existing routing technology, leaving students and staff exposed to preventable incidents.
The opportunity
The adopted FY2026–2027 budget includes a direct increase in student transportation funding, creating a timely pathway to close safety gaps. Acting now aligns with leadership priorities, supports cooperative procurement options, and demonstrates accountability to families and the community.
TASB Energy Cooperative
Discuss this project →Unified Endpoint & Systems Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
A large-enrollment district operating a complex, multi-vendor technology environment faces growing challenges in unified visibility, control, and management across endpoints and systems. Without a consolidated management approach, operational risk increases alongside the burden on IT staff supporting nearly 68,000 students.
The opportunity
The adopted FY2026–2027 budget reflects a significant increase in Data Processing Services funding, signaling strong institutional readiness for IT management investment. With no incumbent solution in place, this is an ideal moment to establish a unified, scalable approach aligned with current budget cycles and strategic IT priorities.