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EOP Modernization and Emergency Preparedness Compliance
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan is five years old, no Emergency Management Coordinator is in place, and the mass notification system is unverified — creating direct legal and safety exposure under MCL 380.1308b. These gaps leave students, staff, and the community at risk during critical incidents.
The opportunity
Compliance mandates make this a non-discretionary priority, and grant programs such as HSGP and BRIC offer viable funding pathways with active budget amendments signaling a near-term planning window. Addressing these gaps now reduces legal liability, strengthens community safety, and aligns with the current fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification System Replacement
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's current mass notification infrastructure is unverified and likely legacy, creating a critical gap in emergency communication for students, staff, and families. With a five-year-old EOP and overdue compliance reviews under MCL 380.1308b, the risk of inadequate emergency response is elevated.
The opportunity
EOP compliance mandates and an active emergency preparedness gap create urgency for action within the current planning cycle. Grant programs such as HSGP and BRIC may offer eligible funding pathways, and cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use by the district can streamline procurement and reduce time to deployment.
Bus Fleet Replacement and Student Transportation Safety
Student Safety · Capital Infrastructure
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified bus fleet replacement and a bus garage rebuild as top board-level capital priorities, yet gaps in dash-cam and telematics coverage leave student transportation exposed to operational and liability risk. Community and staff concerns about safety culture underscore the urgency of modernizing fleet infrastructure and oversight.
The opportunity
Active board prioritization and the district's established use of cooperative purchasing vehicles position this initiative for efficient procurement within the current planning cycle. Addressing fleet safety and infrastructure now supports student wellbeing, reduces liability exposure, and aligns with available capital funding pathways.
MiDEAL
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has a documented OCR finding confirming non-compliance with WCAG/ADA standards across public-facing digital properties. Unresolved gaps create ongoing legal exposure and risk of repeat findings, directly affecting equitable access for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
An existing OCR finding makes remediation non-discretionary, with regulatory urgency that supports prioritization in the current fiscal cycle. A phased approach tied to gap severity allows the district to demonstrate measurable progress while managing costs responsibly.
Endpoint Management & IT Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity & Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented SaaS environment with unresolved gaps in endpoint visibility, cybersecurity policy, and core infrastructure including servers and networking. Board-level discussions and active budget amendments signal that infrastructure decisions are in motion, with operational and compliance risk increasing in the interim.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Director of Technology and active FY budget amendments create a timely window for consolidation and modernization planning. Cooperative purchasing vehicles already in use by the district may reduce procurement friction and support cost-effective implementation.
Password & Identity Security Consolidation
Cybersecurity · Identity Management
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented SaaS ecosystem with no centralized credential or identity management, creating unmitigated access risks across student and staff platforms. Cybersecurity policy-level compliance mandates are present, and the lack of enterprise-wide controls elevates exposure for sensitive data.
The opportunity
A new technology leader and active budget planning cycle create a timely window for consolidation. Cooperative purchasing vehicles and potential cybersecurity grant funding may offset costs, aligning this initiative with both fiscal stewardship and compliance goals.