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Emergency Operations Plan & District-Specific Mass Notification
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a public Emergency Operations Plan and depends on countywide alerts rather than a dedicated, district-specific mass notification system. This split notification ecosystem creates integration gaps and leaves residents without unified, timely emergency communications during critical events.
The opportunity
Active FEMA grant pursuits, approved emergency management funding, and an FY 2026–27 budget increase signal near-term readiness for investment. The Next Generation Warning System Grant Program offers a direct funding pathway, and incoming board leadership creates a timely window to advance preparedness priorities.
Next Generation Warning System Grant
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Training & Password Management Compliance
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The district faces a documented cybersecurity training mandate with a hard compliance deadline of August 31, 2026, alongside gaps in password management that expose critical systems to credential-based threats. Expanding IT infrastructure complexity—including a funded Digital Water System initiative—broadens the attack surface and elevates operational risk for staff and residents.
The opportunity
The August 31, 2026 deadline creates immediate urgency for procurement and deployment. With $17M+ in annual IT spend and HSGP/EMPG grants identified as eligible funding matches, the district has both the budget capacity and funding pathways to act within the current fiscal cycle.
ADA Title II Web Accessibility Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Inclusion
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active web accessibility initiative but faces a federal ADA Title II mandate requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance by April 26, 2028. Despite claims of current compliance, ongoing validation and remediation gaps create legal, operational, and equity risk for residents and staff.
The opportunity
The April 2028 deadline provides sufficient runway for a phased, fiscally responsible approach, and the FY 2026–27 budget increase signals capacity for compliance-driven investment. Acting now reduces audit exposure, supports equitable digital access, and aligns with current planning cycles.
WJPA interlocal purchasing
Discuss this project →IT Asset Management & Endpoint Security for Digital Water Infrastructure
IT Modernization · Critical Infrastructure Security
High Priority
About this project
The district's funded Digital Water System is expanding operational technology complexity, creating gaps in centralized endpoint visibility and asset management. Without structured monitoring across digitized infrastructure, critical utility systems face elevated cybersecurity risk and reduced operational continuity.
The opportunity
The active Digital Water System investment creates a timely opening to layer in endpoint and asset management capabilities within the current FY 2026–27 budget cycle. HSGP and EMPG grants are identified as eligible funding sources, reducing local cost burden while strengthening infrastructure resilience.
Fleet Telematics & Driver Safety Monitoring
Fleet Safety · Operational Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The district has documented gaps in vehicle ownership tracking, driver monitoring, and incident reconstruction capability, creating measurable operational and liability exposure. Without proactive monitoring in place, the district remains vulnerable to incidents that could result in financial, legal, and public trust consequences.
The opportunity
Existing AMI telemetry infrastructure may reduce deployment complexity and cost, supporting a fiscally responsible path forward within the current budget cycle. The district's shared-services procurement mechanism provides a streamlined acquisition pathway, enabling faster implementation before a preventable incident occurs.
WJPA interlocal purchasing
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