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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Preparedness
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly accessible Emergency Operations Plan, relies on county systems for mass notification, and has no documented emergency exercises — creating significant safety and compliance risk. Michigan's 2026 EOP review mandate directly ties compliance status to grant eligibility, elevating urgency for students, staff, and the broader community.
The opportunity
The 2026 Michigan EOP review deadline, combined with multiple grant programs closing in the same cycle, creates a firm window to act. A voter-approved sinking fund for school security upgrades provides an additional local funding mechanism, making this an actionable priority within the current fiscal planning period.
Fleet Telematics & Student Transportation Safety Upgrade
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
A prior school bus rollover with active litigation and no documented telematics or camera systems on record creates significant liability exposure and an evidence gap for the district. Voter-approved sinking fund dollars are explicitly designated for bus fleet replacement and upgrades, signaling both readiness and urgency to act.
The opportunity
Active litigation risk and a dedicated, voter-approved sinking fund create a time-sensitive window to close safety and documentation gaps in the district's transportation program. Investing now supports student safety, strengthens the district's legal standing, and aligns capital expenditure with an already-approved funding mechanism before the current budget cycle closes.
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Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance Upgrade
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has adopted a WCAG 2.0 AA accessibility policy but has not updated it to the federally aligned WCAG 2.1 standard, creating legal and compliance exposure across multiple public-facing portals. Without unified accessibility governance, residents, families, and students with disabilities face unequal access to critical district services.
The opportunity
Addressing the WCAG 2.1 gap now aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle and may be eligible for state or federal digital equity funding. Proactive remediation reduces litigation risk, supports equitable service delivery, and positions the district ahead of tightening federal accessibility enforcement timelines.
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Discuss this project →Enterprise Credential Security Modernization
Cybersecurity · K–12 Data Protection
High Priority
About this project
The district manages multiple student and staff portals—including a student information system and SSO platform—without a centralized credential management solution, creating significant exposure to unauthorized access and data loss. A January 2025 vendor breach notice has elevated cybersecurity urgency, underscoring the operational and compliance risk of the current gap.
The opportunity
Cybersecurity grant programs with 2026 deadlines, including SLCGP and JAG, offer viable funding paths for credential management initiatives, and the district's use of cooperative purchasing further streamlines procurement. Acting within the current fiscal cycle reduces breach risk, supports student data privacy obligations, and positions the district ahead of tightening state and federal security expectations.
Endpoint & IT Infrastructure Security Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks documented enterprise security and endpoint management tooling, creating gaps in IT visibility and security posture. A recent vendor data breach notice has elevated cybersecurity urgency, and without centralized endpoint oversight, operational risk to staff and student data remains unaddressed.
The opportunity
A voter-approved sinking fund and cybersecurity-eligible grants with 2026 deadlines provide a clear funding path for infrastructure investment this fiscal cycle. Acting now reduces breach exposure, supports compliance, and aligns with the district's broader IT upgrade commitment.