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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Campus Safety Readiness
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Lorena ISD lacks a publicly documented Emergency Operations Plan, has experienced a campus evacuation due to a power-surge incident, and has unconfirmed emergency-alert configuration on its current communications platform. The state EOP review-cycle submission deadline of September 2026 creates a high-urgency compliance mandate with direct risk to student and staff safety.
The opportunity
The September 2026 EOP deadline, combined with budget-approved funding under the district's Emergency Management & Public Safety initiative and a newly seated superintendent, creates an immediate window to act. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens campus safety outcomes, and aligns with the current fiscal planning cycle.
Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Close the WCAG 2.1 Accessibility Compliance Gap
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district's website meets only 52.1% of WCAG 2.1 Level AA requirements, leaving nearly half of accessibility standards unmet and exposing the district to compliance and equity risk. With a federal compliance deadline of April 2028 and significant remediation work ahead, early action is critical to protect students, families, and staff who rely on accessible digital resources.
The opportunity
The scale of the accessibility gap warrants near-term planning rather than a last-minute remediation push before the April 2028 deadline. The Interactive Online Learning Grant and Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment are cited funding sources that may offset remediation costs. Incoming district leadership creates a timely opening to prioritize digital equity and accessibility as a strategic initiative aligned with the current fiscal cycle.
Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Modernization & Identity Access Management
Cybersecurity & IAM · K-12 IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
Following a January 2025 third-party breach, the district operates a fragmented security environment with disparate subscriptions, a consumer-grade password manager, and endpoint management gaps. Broad Google Workspace use expands credential risk, and an annual cybersecurity training mandate with an August 2026 deadline adds a pressing compliance obligation.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative provides a rolling, low-barrier grant for endpoint detection, assessments, and email security, aligning with budget-approved Technology Infrastructure and Security Services funding. Acting within the current fiscal cycle addresses the August 2026 mandate, closes post-breach gaps, and strengthens district-wide data protection for students and staff.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Endpoint Management & Device Refresh Modernization
IT Modernization · K-12 Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Lorena ISD's fragmented security environment and lack of centralized endpoint management create operational and cybersecurity gaps across 1,766 students relying on Google Apps/Classroom. An active Chromebook refresh and the district's Digital Transformation initiative expose unmanaged device risk without a unified management strategy in place.
The opportunity
Budget-approved Technology Infrastructure funding and the Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative grant create a defined, low-local-match spending window aligned to the current fiscal cycle. Acting now enables the district to consolidate endpoint oversight, reduce breach exposure following a prior cybersecurity incident, and maximize approved IT modernization dollars.
Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Technology Modernization
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks documented telematics or dash camera systems despite fleet growth and a prior incident, leaving a gap in technology-based safety monitoring. Without real-time visibility into driver behavior and vehicle operations, the district carries elevated liability and operational risk for students in transit.
The opportunity
The adopted 2026–2027 budget includes an 8.2% Transportation increase—the largest percentage gain of any department—signaling a clear, funded window to act. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, reducing procurement complexity and accelerating the path to improved student safety outcomes.
Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
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