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Emergency Operations Plan Lifecycle Management
Emergency Management · School Safety Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan, creating significant regulatory exposure under Michigan's mandate requiring EOP review and signature every four years or upon a superintendent change. Without a documented plan, the district faces operational and compliance risk that directly impacts student and staff safety.
The opportunity
Active 2026–27 budget planning and an existing $85,000 annual allocation for emergency management confirm near-term funding availability, while federal grant programs aligned with school safety and critical communications present additional pathways. Addressing this now closes a documented compliance gap before the next review deadline.
COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program
Discuss this project →Mass Notification & Critical Communications Replacement
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a district-level mass notification platform and operates a PA/critical communications system due for replacement, creating a critical safety gap. This absence elevates direct operational risk during incidents and leaves students, staff, and families without reliable emergency communications.
The opportunity
A DOJ COPS grant with a hard October 1, 2026 deadline creates an immediate procurement window, and existing emergency management budget allocations confirm partial funding availability. Acting now closes a critical safety gap, satisfies compliance expectations, and maximizes use of available grant funding before the deadline lapses.
DOJ COPS Grant
Discuss this project →Student Fleet Safety and Transportation Monitoring
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates an active fleet with high annual mileage but lacks documented fleet safety programs, telematics adoption, and camera coverage on buses—creating measurable safety and liability risk for student transportation. This gap leaves the district without visibility into driver behavior, incident documentation, or proactive risk mitigation tools.
The opportunity
A proposed bond measure and identified grant pathways—including programs with 2026 deadlines—offer near-term capital and competitive funding to close this gap. Acting within the current budget planning cycle positions the district to secure funding, improve student safety outcomes, and reduce operational liability.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Modernization
Digital Equity · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's web presence is fragmented across multiple third-party platforms, creating inconsistent digital experiences for students, families, and staff. This decentralization signals likely gaps in ADA compliance, exposing the district to legal and reputational risk.
The opportunity
Consolidating digital services under a unified, accessible platform aligns with active budget planning cycles and broader digital equity mandates. Acting now reduces compliance exposure and improves equitable access to public-facing information for all community members.