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EOP Modernization & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan has not been verifiably updated since December 2020, and no dedicated mass-notification system is in place — current reliance on Remind and social media leaves students and staff at risk. Located in a severe weather and flooding zone, the district faces a TxSSC compliance deadline of September 30, 2026, with significant consequences for non-compliance and pending corrective actions from prior safety audits.
The opportunity
This initiative carries funded and active status as a top district strategic priority, with a hard compliance deadline creating immediate urgency for action before the close of the 2026 fiscal cycle. Addressing these gaps now reduces institutional liability, strengthens community resilience, and positions the district to meet state review requirements on time.
K-12 Endpoint & Identity Security Modernization
K-12 Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The district faces annual cybersecurity training mandates while actively pursuing Zero Trust and IAM modernization across a large, complex environment. Budget allocations for the upcoming fiscal year signal strong institutional commitment, with Data Processing Services up 31% and Security and Monitoring Services increasing, elevating expectations for measurable security outcomes.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers no-cost endpoint and identity security services on a rolling basis, significantly reducing fiscal barriers. With a new technology leader recently onboarded and FY planning underway, this is an optimal window to advance Zero Trust goals and close compliance gaps.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Content Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active initiative to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across all web properties by April 26, 2027. Gaps in accessible digital content and multimedia create equity and compliance risk for students, families, and staff who rely on district digital resources.
The opportunity
The 2026-2029 Interactive Online Learning Grant (deadline September 25, 2026) offers a near-term funding pathway for accessible digital content solutions, adding budget optionality ahead of the 2027 compliance deadline. Acting within the current grant window reduces both financial burden and the risk of non-compliance.
2026-2029 Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Network Infrastructure Refresh via E-Rate CAT 2
IT Modernization · K-12 Technology
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active E-Rate Category 2 network-refresh procurement underway, with proposals due October 21, 2026, and board approval anticipated in January 2027. Aging network infrastructure poses operational and instructional continuity risks across district campuses, and the new CIO has prioritized technology modernization as a near-term mandate.
The opportunity
E-Rate Category 2 funding directly offsets eligible network equipment and services costs, making this a fiscally responsible path forward within a defined procurement window. Acting before the October 2026 proposal deadline ensures the district captures available federal subsidies and maintains alignment with the FY2026–2027 budget cycle.
E-Rate CAT 2
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Onboard Evidence Modernization
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
Two non-fatal school bus incidents in the past 24 months have exposed the district to collision liability, while onboard evidence capabilities such as dash cameras and video retention remain unconfirmed. With a large fleet scale and a stated strategic priority around technology-enabled student transportation, gaps in evidence capture and telematics integration present meaningful operational and legal risk.
The opportunity
A district-identified strategic initiative for technology-enabled student transportation modernization creates a clear mandate for action, and existing telematics infrastructure supports an integration pathway rather than a full replacement. Budget timing should be confirmed given a net decrease in the transportation budget for 2026–2027, though cooperative purchasing options may offer a cost-effective procurement route.