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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly verified all-hazards EOP, has missed its EOP submission deadline, and relies on fragmented communication channels with unconfirmed capabilities. These gaps create significant preparedness, compliance, and safety risks for students, staff, and the broader school community.
The opportunity
The recently approved FY27 budget includes $6.5M allocated for Security and Monitoring, opening an immediate funded window for action. Addressing these compliance and preparedness gaps now aligns with active strategic initiatives—including planned security department creation and a multichannel notification program—while reducing operational and liability risk.
Texas SmartBuy Co-op
Discuss this project →Modernize District Endpoint and Network Infrastructure
IT Modernization · K–12 Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
A 20,000+ student district is actively pursuing organization-wide endpoint and network modernization to address legacy infrastructure gaps. With intruder-detection audit findings under review and a TEA K–12 cybersecurity initiative underway, operational and compliance risks are escalating across the technology environment.
The opportunity
The recently approved FY27 budget includes $6.4M for Technology/Data Systems and $3.7M in E-Rate commitments, creating an immediate funding window. Acting within this cycle addresses audit findings, advances TEA alignment, and strengthens district-wide security and continuity outcomes.
Texas SmartBuy Co-op
Discuss this project →Credential & Password Management Compliance Remediation
Cybersecurity Compliance · Student Data Privacy
High Priority
About this project
No enterprise credential or password management solution is currently in place, leaving student data and staff accounts exposed to unauthorized access. A student data privacy compliance mandate tied to the TEA K-12 cybersecurity initiative has reached or passed its March 2026 deadline, elevating both regulatory and operational risk.
The opportunity
The FY27 budget cycle, approved with significant allocations for security and technology, creates an immediate funding pathway for corrective action. With no incumbent solution to displace, implementation friction is low — making this an actionable priority to close a compliance gap and protect district data now.
Texas SmartBuy Co-op
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility Compliance Remediation for Digital Properties
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The organization has identified WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance gaps across its digital properties, with mandated remediation deadlines of April 2027/2028. Without a structured remediation plan, the district risks non-compliance, potential legal exposure, and inequitable access to digital content for students, families, and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
With firm federal deadlines approaching and FY27 budget allocations already approved, the current planning window is ideal to scope and fund remediation efforts. A conditional grant fit exists for accessible digital instructional content, and cooperative purchasing agreements may streamline procurement.
Texas SmartBuy Co-op
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
A large bus fleet operates without verified telematics or performance analytics, limiting visibility into driver behavior, route safety, and vehicle conditions. A pending motor-vehicle lawsuit elevates latent legal and operational risk, underscoring the absence of documented fleet oversight.
The opportunity
With FY27 budget recently approved and no incumbent telematics solution in place, there is an open window to establish fleet monitoring before risk exposure grows. Addressing this proactively supports student safety, strengthens liability posture, and aligns with available technology funding allocations.
Texas SmartBuy Co-op
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