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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Knapp Charter Academy faces documented compliance mandates under MCL 380.1308b / Public Act 436 of 2018 and has identified critical gaps in campus-wide notification, physical security, and drill communications. These failures elevate both regulatory and life-safety risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
COPS SVPP and BRIC grant programs offer direct funding paths for emergency communication and alert system upgrades, with spring budget planning aligning to the June 30 fiscal year-end. Acting now supports compliance, strengthens campus safety outcomes, and positions the academy ahead of required procurement timelines.
COPS SVPP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy's campus-wide emergency alert platform has documented repeated failures, including outdoor speaker malfunctions and communication breakdowns during drills. These gaps create critical safety risks for students and staff and conflict with state-mandated Emergency Operations Plan compliance requirements.
The opportunity
This initiative is already funded and tied to an active procurement window, making near-term action both feasible and urgent. Addressing the system now closes a documented safety gap, satisfies EOP compliance mandates, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle before the June 30 year-end.
COPS SVPP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · IT Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A network-level WCAG accessibility policy creates a documented, non-discretionary compliance mandate across all digital portals. The current split-platform ecosystem introduces remediation gaps that elevate legal and operational risk for students, families, and staff relying on accessible digital services.
The opportunity
The 2026–27 budget reflects a significant increase in E-Rate and Title IV federal funding, expanding capacity for IT and accessibility investments. Addressing this now aligns with active budget planning cycles and fulfills a standing compliance obligation before audit or enforcement exposure increases.
Title IV federal grants
Discuss this project →Strengthen Cybersecurity Hygiene with Password Management
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The academy currently operates without a deployed password management solution, creating a measurable cybersecurity gap within its managed technology environment. Basic password controls are an identified compliance mandate, and the absence of a solution exposes staff and student data to preventable security risk.
The opportunity
The 2026–27 budget reflects a significant increase in E-Rate funding alongside new Title II and Title IV federal grants, expanding available capacity for cybersecurity initiatives. Acting within the current budget planning cycle positions the academy to close a documented compliance gap and strengthen data protection using eligible funding.
E-Rate
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