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Modernize District-Wide Endpoint & Device Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district manages 100,000+ student devices with no established endpoint or remote management platform in place, creating significant security and operational exposure. A system-wide digital learning initiative further expands the unmanaged device footprint, elevating risk to student data and instructional continuity.
The opportunity
An active cybersecurity procurement targeting July 2026 establishes a clear decision window, while a 31% budget increase in Data Processing Services signals available funding. E-Rate eligibility and cooperative purchasing channels offer additional pathways to advance this initiative within the current fiscal cycle.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Identity & Access Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has prioritized enterprise identity and access management modernization, with SSO and MFA in place but no dedicated credential management solution. Ongoing zero-trust and cloud security initiatives signal broader identity infrastructure gaps that elevate risk across a large student and staff device estate.
The opportunity
An active cybersecurity procurement targeting July 2026, combined with an 11.24% Security and Monitoring budget increase, creates a clear near-term funding window. Advancing IAM modernization now reduces credential-based breach risk, supports compliance mandates, and aligns with adopted budget priorities and cooperative purchasing channels.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Network Infrastructure Refresh via E-Rate Procurement
IT Modernization · Network Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
An active E-Rate network refresh procurement is underway with structured milestones—including a vendor conference, proposal deadline, and board approval targeted for January 2027. Delays or misalignment with E-Rate requirements risk losing federal funding and prolonging aging infrastructure that supports student learning and district operations.
The opportunity
E-Rate funding provides a strong federal vehicle for this investment, and the defined procurement timeline creates immediate urgency to act within the current cycle. Aligning planning and resources now ensures the district captures available funding and meets board approval milestones on schedule.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Multi-Hazard Emergency Plan & Mass Notification Compliance
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has no publicly established MEOP review date, unclear mass-notification coverage, and no documented progress on Crisis Team meetings — creating significant safety and compliance exposure across a large, multi-campus system. These gaps leave students, staff, and families vulnerable and the district at risk of failing state and federal preparedness mandates.
The opportunity
Transitional leadership presents a timely opening to prioritize preparedness improvements, and emergency management initiatives may be eligible for state and federal funding in the current planning cycle. Closing these gaps now reduces regulatory and operational risk while strengthening district-wide safety outcomes before the next compliance review.
Web Accessibility Modernization for Public-Facing Portals
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified active gaps across public-facing digital portals and committed to achieving WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance, a recognized accessibility mandate. Without remediation, the district faces legal exposure and inequitable access to services for students, families, and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
With a compliance urgency score of 5 and funding already designated for this initiative, the conditions to act are in place now. Advancing remediation this fiscal cycle reduces legal and reputational risk while ensuring equitable digital access for all community members.
District-Wide Fleet Safety & Camera System Deployment
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
Two recent system-wide bus crashes have exposed gaps in fleet camera coverage and incident documentation, increasing liability exposure across district operations. Inconsistent evidence collection limits the district's ability to respond to incidents, protect students, and manage risk effectively.
The opportunity
Addressing fleet safety at scale now aligns with the district's operational priorities and the current budget cycle's increases in security and monitoring funding. A system-wide deployment strengthens student safety outcomes, supports incident accountability, and may qualify for cooperative purchasing channels available to Texas school districts.