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Emergency Operations Plan Development & Incident Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a current, publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a mandated requirement in Michigan with a four-year review cycle. A recent server malfunction disrupted safety and communication systems, exposing a critical single point of failure and drawing public media attention.
The opportunity
Emergency Management & Public Safety is the district's top strategic priority, with FY2026-27 budget increases in Operations, Maintenance, and Security creating an immediate funding pathway. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, and federal grant programs support preparedness initiatives, enabling faster procurement within the current 90-day window.
BRIC Grant
Discuss this project →Unified Mass Notification & Panic Alert System
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates separate mass notification and panic alert systems, creating a fragmented emergency response environment that introduces critical communication gaps during incidents. A recent server malfunction that disrupted safety systems—combined with the absence of a current, publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan—elevates both operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
Michigan's mandated EOP review cycle and documented preparedness gaps create immediate urgency for consolidation. The district's approved FY2026–27 budget reflects increased Operations, Maintenance, and Security funding, and cooperative purchasing agreements are in place to streamline acquisition within the current planning window.
BRIC Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The district currently lacks in-vehicle video and telematics systems, limiting visibility into driver behavior, route safety, and incident response. This gap increases liability exposure and reduces the district's ability to ensure student safety and operational accountability across its fleet.
The opportunity
Increased Transportation expenditures in the approved FY2026-27 budget create a near-term funding window, and existing cooperative purchasing relationships streamline procurement timelines. Acting within this fiscal cycle allows the district to close safety gaps, strengthen accountability, and demonstrate responsible stewardship of public funds.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's public-facing website does not meet WCAG 2.1 standards, creating legal exposure under ADA mandates and limiting equitable access for community members with disabilities. Unresolved non-compliance risks litigation, reputational harm, and continued exclusion of residents who rely on accessible digital services.
The opportunity
The district's approved FY2026-27 budget and active procurement posture create a near-term window to address this documented compliance gap. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in place streamline acquisition, reducing time-to-resolution and supporting responsible stewardship of public funds.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district's split ecosystem — Google for students, Microsoft for staff — creates credential management complexity and measurable cybersecurity risk. Compliance mandates for password security and hygiene, combined with a growing 1:1 device footprint, expand the attack surface and demand structured identity governance.
The opportunity
With an approved FY2026–27 budget reflecting increased operations and security expenditures, and cooperative purchasing agreements already in place, the district is positioned to act within the current procurement cycle. Addressing identity and credential risk now reduces compliance exposure and protects students, staff, and institutional data.
BRIC Grant
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