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Close Emergency Preparedness Gaps in K–12 Operations
Emergency Management · K–12 Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy lacks a public Emergency Operations Plan and has no formally documented drills or exercises, creating direct compliance risk under the Michigan Emergency Management Act. These gaps expose students, staff, and the institution to operational and legal vulnerabilities during critical incidents.
The opportunity
An upcoming School Board meeting creates a near-term decision window, while HSGP and SVPP grant eligibility and a positive FY27 K–12 funding outlook support a viable path to action. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance exposure and strengthens safety outcomes for students and staff.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy lacks a formal mass notification system, creating a critical gap in emergency communication for students, staff, and the broader community. This absence elevates operational and compliance risk under the Michigan Emergency Management Act and has been flagged in recent audit findings.
The opportunity
The Homeland Security Grant Program explicitly covers mass notification as an eligible expense, offering a viable funding path with limited local match. An upcoming School Board decision window and active public accountability pressures make this the right moment to close the preparedness gap and meet state emergency management mandates.
Centralized Identity & Password Management for K–12
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The academy relies on multiple disconnected login systems across platforms, creating a fragmented authentication environment that elevates unauthorized access risk and burdens a small IT team. Without centralized credential management, oversight gaps persist and sensitive student and staff data remains vulnerable.
The opportunity
A positive K–12 funding outlook for FY27 and available cybersecurity grant mechanisms—including programs where school districts qualify as sub-recipients—create a timely window to act. Consolidating identity management now reduces operational risk, supports IT accountability, and aligns with the upcoming budget and board decision cycle.
Modernizing Fleet Safety Oversight for Student Transportation
Student Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The academy operates school transportation without evidence of fleet safety technology, leaving driver behavior and incident response without data-driven oversight. This latent risk gap exposes students, staff, and the institution to unmonitored safety incidents and limited accountability.
The opportunity
Growing public accountability pressures and an upcoming school board decision window create a timely opening to advance this initiative. Cooperative procurement pathways are available to streamline acquisition, and the project aligns with the current FY planning cycle for K-12 technology investments.
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