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EOP Compliance & School Safety Program Development
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's all-hazards Emergency Operations Plan is unconfirmed and overdue, with documented deficiencies, no recorded exercises or audits, and unresolved intruder-detection findings. TxSSC mandates an EOP review for 2026–2027 and requires safety/security audits every three years, creating urgent compliance exposure across campuses serving more than 20,000 students.
The opportunity
The FY27 budget is approved with $6.5M allocated to Security and Monitoring, and the May 2026 board agenda creates a hard near-term action window. Addressing EOP gaps now resolves compliance risk, satisfies the TxSSC review deadline, and positions the district to deploy approved funds before the fiscal cycle closes.
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Discuss this project →Unify District-Wide Emergency Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's current mass notification approach relies on fragmented, disconnected tools that leave critical gaps in reaching staff, families, and the broader community during emergencies. Overdue TxSSC all-hazards EOP review requirements and identified EOP deficiencies elevate both compliance and operational risk across all campuses.
The opportunity
The district's approved FY27 budget includes a $6.5M allocation for Security and Monitoring, providing direct funding alignment for this initiative. Active leadership commitment to a multichannel notification capability, combined with pending TxSSC EOP compliance deadlines, makes the current fiscal cycle the critical window to act and reduce risk.
Texas SmartBuy Membership Program
Discuss this project →Unified Endpoint Security & Credential Management
Cybersecurity · K-12 IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Across a 20,538-student environment, multiple networking and security tools operate without a unified endpoint management or credential security layer, leaving devices and data exposed. Strategic district initiatives around 1:1 devices, campus-network modernization, and internet safety require a cohesive, centrally managed security foundation to reduce risk.
The opportunity
The FY27 'Technology/Data Systems' allocation of $6.4M provides immediate funding capacity, and the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative grant offers a rolling, strong-fit offset for eligible cybersecurity investments. Acting within the current budget cycle positions the district to close protection gaps, support compliance, and safeguard students and staff.
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 identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps across its digital portals and content, creating legal exposure and barriers for students, families, and staff with disabilities. Unresolved accessibility deficiencies risk civil rights complaints and undermine equitable access to public education resources.
The opportunity
The Rural Technology Fund offers a direct funding path for accessibility improvements, and the district's active 1:1 digital-learning initiative creates a natural window to address compliance alongside broader technology goals. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces legal risk and advances equitable digital access for all students and families.
Rural Technology Fund
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety & Operational Visibility Improvement
Fleet Management · Student Transportation Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a large bus fleet with identified safety risks, including driver availability gaps and incomplete claims data, limiting visibility into fleet operations and driver behavior. These gaps create meaningful liability and safety exposure for students, staff, and the district.
The opportunity
With the FY27 budget approved and cooperative procurement available through a state purchasing program, the district is well-positioned to act within the current fiscal cycle. Addressing fleet visibility gaps now reduces operational risk and supports responsible stewardship of public transportation resources.
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