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Emergency Operations Plan and Preparedness Gap Remediation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, a documented mass notification system, and HSEEP-style exercises — gaps that elevate risk to student and staff safety. Michigan EOP review requirements and NIMS compliance mandates create direct regulatory pressure to remediate these deficiencies without delay.
The opportunity
Recent declared emergencies and active state review requirements signal high urgency, while HSGP and BRIC grant programs offer identified funding paths with limited local match. Addressing preparedness gaps now aligns with sustained public safety budget priorities and reduces compliance and operational liability ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has no documented mass notification system, creating a critical gap in reaching staff, students, and families during emergencies. Michigan's EOP review mandate and NIMS compliance requirements elevate the urgency, leaving the district exposed to operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Federal grant programs, including HSGP and BRIC, explicitly fund mass notification and emergency preparedness initiatives, offering a clear funding path with limited local match. Acting within the current grant cycle addresses compliance mandates, closes a documented safety gap, and strengthens community-wide emergency response outcomes.
Credential Security and Access Control Modernization
Cybersecurity · Data Governance
High Priority
About this project
A high-profile student data breach disclosed in early 2025 exposed critical gaps in credential hygiene and access controls across the district's core platforms. Without stronger password management and identity controls, student and staff data remains at elevated risk of further exposure.
The opportunity
The breach has elevated cybersecurity to a top district priority, and an incoming Technology Coordinator signals readiness for IT investment decisions. JAG grant funding offers a viable path forward, and the upcoming budget hearing creates a near-term window to act.
Unified Endpoint Management for 1:1 Student Devices
IT Modernization · Student Data Security
High Priority
About this project
The district's 1:1 student device program lacks centralized endpoint management, creating gaps in cybersecurity controls, password hygiene, and device oversight. Following a high-profile student information system breach, compliance requirements for credential security and device governance present elevated operational and reputational risk.
The opportunity
A newly appointed Technology Coordinator and an upcoming budget cycle create a timely window to advance this initiative, with JAG grant funding and cooperative purchasing available to reduce local cost burden. Centralizing device management now strengthens compliance posture and protects student data across the district's full device fleet.
Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Digital Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified WCAG 2.1 compliance gaps across public-facing digital properties, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable access for students, families, and community members. Without a defined remediation initiative, the district remains at risk of civil complaints and exclusionary service delivery.
The opportunity
The upcoming budget hearing presents a near-term fiscal window to formalize an accessibility remediation effort before gaps escalate into legal action or audit findings. Addressing this now supports equitable digital access, aligns with the district's broader digital operations focus, and may qualify for state technology funding.