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Emergency Operations Plan Update & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan is approximately six years old, exceeding the biennial review cycle mandated under MCL 380.1308b, and mass notification system status remains unclear. These gaps create measurable compliance risk and leave students, staff, and the broader community underprotected in the event of an emergency.
The opportunity
A recently awarded $3.5M infrastructure grant and a potential county millage increase provide near-term funding pathways to address preparedness gaps before the next fiscal cycle. Acting now resolves an overdue compliance mandate, strengthens district-wide safety posture, and supports procurement through established cooperative purchasing agreements.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates two separate emergency notification systems, creating fragmented coverage and unclear communication protocols for staff and community during critical incidents. This split infrastructure compounds an existing emergency preparedness gap, elevating compliance and operational risk for students, staff, and families.
The opportunity
An active EOP compliance mandate and a top district strategic priority create immediate urgency for a unified notification approach. Available infrastructure grant funding and cooperative procurement vehicles support a streamlined, cost-effective path to close this gap within the current planning cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity and Endpoint Security Gap Remediation
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a split endpoint environment across Microsoft 365 and Chromebooks without a documented enterprise password management solution, creating credential security gaps and inconsistent device oversight. An active firewall replacement signals IT security investment, but broader cybersecurity policy compliance requirements remain unresolved.
The opportunity
The current firewall procurement cycle and a recently received infrastructure grant create a timely opening to address layered cybersecurity gaps before the upcoming superintendent transition prompts a strategic reset. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in use by the district can streamline procurement and reduce time-to-implementation.
Edward Byrne Memorial JAG
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has an ongoing gap in WCAG 2.1 website accessibility compliance, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable public access to digital communications for students, families, and community members. This persistent need falls under the district's Communications & Digital Services initiative and remains unresolved.
The opportunity
A recently received infrastructure grant and a potential millage increase may free general funds to support this effort in the near term, and cooperative contract vehicles already in use by the district can streamline procurement. Addressing compliance now reduces legal risk and advances equitable access to district information.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Firewall Replacement and Network Perimeter Security Upgrade
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has an active procurement underway for firewall replacement, signaling a recognized gap in network perimeter security and an approved IT security investment already in motion. Operating a split technology ecosystem increases exposure risk and underscores the urgency of strengthening network defenses to protect student and staff data.
The opportunity
With procurement already initiated, the district is positioned to act within the current fiscal cycle, reducing delays common to new project approvals. Cooperative purchasing agreements already in use by the district can streamline acquisition and help maximize the impact of constrained IT budget resources.
Sourcewell
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