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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district faces a Texas-mandated multihazard Emergency Operations Plan requirement with a September 2026 audit reporting deadline, while gaps in EOP status, mass-notification continuity, and city-wide alert reliability remain unresolved. Leadership transitions—including a new Superintendent and state-appointed Board of Managers—heighten the urgency to establish compliant, resilient emergency systems.
The opportunity
The district's FY 2026–27 budget has already allocated $17.28M for Security and Monitoring, providing an immediate funding pathway ahead of the September 2026 compliance deadline. Acting now ensures audit readiness, protects students and staff across a 74,000+ enrollment district, and aligns procurement with the current budget cycle.
FY 2026 SVPP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Services Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district faces a firm April 2027 deadline to achieve WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance across its digital services, creating an immediate and non-negotiable mandate. Failure to comply elevates legal and reputational risk while limiting equitable access to district resources for students, families, and staff with disabilities.
The opportunity
With the 2026–27 Data Processing budget already adopted and over $34M in annual IT and software spend confirmed, funding pathways are in place to act within the current fiscal cycle. Advancing this initiative now allows sufficient lead time for implementation, testing, and remediation well ahead of the April 2027 deadline.
Fleet & Transportation Safety Management
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Operations
High Priority
About this project
The district faces documented public scrutiny over school bus safety, with identified gaps in route control, fleet maintenance, and video evidence capture. Existing fleet technology is mature but incomplete, creating operational risk ahead of the September 2026 Texas school-safety audit reporting deadline.
The opportunity
The September 2026 audit deadline creates immediate urgency to close fleet safety gaps, and the district's adopted FY 2026–27 budget includes Security and Monitoring allocations that may support procurement. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, reducing procurement complexity and accelerating timelines.
FY 2026 SVPP
Discuss this project →K–12 IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
A large Texas school district serving nearly 75,000 students has identified IT and cybersecurity modernization as a strategic priority, with over $34M in adopted Data Processing budget and complex infrastructure spanning multiple integrated platforms. Gaps in endpoint management, credential security, and system visibility create operational and compliance risk at scale.
The opportunity
The FY 2026–27 budget has been adopted with significant Data Processing allocations, and new district leadership signals openness to strategic technology investment. Acting within the current fiscal cycle allows the district to reduce cyber risk, strengthen compliance posture, and leverage cooperative purchasing vehicles already in place.
Endpoint & Identity Security Modernization for K–12
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
A large district serving nearly 75,000 students faces significant gaps in endpoint management and identity/credential security, with no incumbent solutions in place. The district's IT & Cybersecurity Modernization initiative and substantial technology spend signal urgent operational and compliance risk requiring structured remediation.
The opportunity
The 2026–27 budget is adopted with $17.28M allocated to Security and Monitoring, making funds available now for procurement. Cooperative purchasing agreements are in place, reducing procurement friction and enabling faster deployment ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.