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Emergency Operations Plan Modernization & Compliance
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly posted modern EOP, has no documented EOP review status, and its Safe Return plan is critically outdated — well past the six-month update cycle required under ESSER III. These gaps represent direct compliance failures against Michigan Publication 201/EOP and NIMS mandates, elevating risk for students, staff, and the broader community.
The opportunity
Active strategic initiative status signals near-term procurement readiness, and multiple state and federal grant programs provide direct funding paths with limited local match required. Addressing these compliance gaps now protects the district from audit exposure and strengthens emergency preparedness ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
District-Wide Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented mass notification ecosystem split between a district one-call system and a county-managed platform, with no unified district-wide solution documented. This gap undermines coordination reliability during emergencies and conflicts with Michigan Publication 201/EOP and NIMS compliance requirements.
The opportunity
Emergency management grants, including HSGP and EMPG, directly fund mass notification consolidation with available cooperative purchasing vehicles to streamline procurement. Acting within the current budget and grant cycle reduces compliance exposure, strengthens emergency response for nearly 4,000 students and staff, and advances the district's active Emergency Management & Public Safety strategic initiative.
Web Accessibility & Digital Content Compliance Modernization
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has adopted Policy 8002 targeting WCAG 2.0 AA compliance but faces an identified gap in meeting the current WCAG 2.1 standard, leaving digital content potentially inaccessible to students, families, and staff with disabilities. Web accessibility remains an active compliance risk and urgency driver despite an existing partial solution.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget cycle is actively underway and the district's Website & Digital Services/Accessibility initiative is funded, creating a near-term procurement window. Addressing the WCAG 2.1 gap now reduces legal and compliance exposure while advancing equitable access to public-facing digital services.
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IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district is actively refreshing its device fleet—iPads, laptops, and Chromebooks—alongside E-Rate-eligible network infrastructure upgrades, yet lacks an identified endpoint management solution. This gap exposes the district to security vulnerabilities and operational risk across a growing, unmanaged device environment.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget cycle is active and the district has confirmed cooperative purchasing vehicles, reducing procurement friction. Cybersecurity grant programs provide additional funding paths, making this an optimal window to close endpoint visibility and management gaps district-wide.
Strengthen Password & Identity Security Across the District
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district operates Google Workspace without a documented password or identity management solution, leaving staff and student accounts exposed to credential-based threats. This confirmed gap indicates foundational security controls are unmet, elevating risk across district systems and data.
The opportunity
Active cybersecurity grants (including HSGP and TEP) provide viable funding paths, and the district's current IT & Cybersecurity Modernization initiative signals budget alignment and leadership readiness. Addressing this now supports compliance, reduces breach risk, and fits within the active FY planning and procurement cycle.
Student Transportation Safety & Fleet Visibility
Student Safety · Fleet Operations
High Priority
About this project
The district operates student transportation routes without documented on-vehicle video or telematics capabilities, creating visibility gaps that limit incident response and accountability. A recent bicyclist fatality near school grounds underscores the broader safety risks surrounding district operations and the need for proactive fleet safety measures.
The opportunity
New Transportation Director leadership presents a timely entry point for advancing fleet safety initiatives, and cooperative purchasing vehicles are available to streamline procurement within the current budget cycle. Addressing these gaps now strengthens student safety, supports operational accountability, and positions the district ahead of potential regulatory scrutiny.
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