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EOP Development and Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly posted Emergency Operations Plan and experienced chaotic, delayed communications during a 2025 water main break, exposing students and staff to coordination failures. Fragmented mass-notification platforms create compliance risk ahead of state mandates for standardized response protocols and EOP review in the 2026–2027 school year.
The opportunity
A $425M bond program launching in 2026 explicitly funds technology and equipment, providing a direct capital pathway for this initiative. State mandate deadlines and a documented 90-day engagement window make this the most time-sensitive priority, with FEMA grant programs offering additional funding alignment.
FEMA BRIC
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity and Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
Following a February 2025 data breach, the district faces elevated risk from fragmented identity and single sign-on surfaces across multiple platforms, creating unresolved access management and password security vulnerabilities. Upcoming COPS TEP and School-Violence Prevention grant deadlines in 2026 reinforce both the compliance urgency and the availability of funding pathways for remediation.
The opportunity
The documented breach establishes clear executive awareness and procurement urgency, while the district's $425M bond program and identified 2026 grant windows provide viable funding pathways. Acting within the current budget cycle—closing June 2026—positions the district to address compliance mandates, reduce operational risk, and protect student and staff data before the next fiscal year.
COPS TEP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates school bus transportation without publicly documented in-vehicle video or telematics capabilities, creating an evidence gap in student safety oversight. Existing fleet technology dates to 2020–2021, indicating aging infrastructure that may no longer meet current operational or safety standards.
The opportunity
The district's $425M bond program explicitly allocates capital for buses and equipment, with deployment beginning in 2026—creating a near-term procurement window. Addressing telematics gaps now aligns with bond fund timelines, strengthens safety documentation, and supports responsible stewardship of public transportation resources.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A February 2025 data breach exposed critical gaps in the district's endpoint and identity management infrastructure, compounded by a fragmented SSO ecosystem across multiple platforms. Without a named modernization initiative, operational risk and compliance exposure remain elevated heading into the 2026–2027 school year.
The opportunity
The 2026 bond program and June 2026 budget cycle create concurrent funding windows for phased IT modernization, with cybersecurity remediation as a documented priority. State and federal funding pathways are available, and cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place to accelerate procurement.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Digital Learning Platform Renewal and Procurement Planning
EdTech Procurement · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district's current digital learning platform contract expires in August 2026, creating an imminent procurement decision point. Delayed action risks service continuity for over 6,600 students and limits the district's ability to evaluate alternative or expanded solutions competitively.
The opportunity
The June 2026 annual IT budget cycle precedes the contract expiration, making early 2026 the critical window for procurement planning. Acting now allows the district to align platform decisions with budget timelines, cooperative purchasing vehicles, and the 2026 bond program funding technology investments.
Sourcewell
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