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Modernize Emergency Mass Notification for School Safety
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
This school relies on legacy notification methods — local TV/radio and an answering machine — with no enterprise mass-notification system in place. This gap creates measurable compliance risk under Michigan's MCL 380.1308b and NIMS mandates, limiting the ability to rapidly alert students, staff, and the community during emergencies.
The opportunity
The board-approved FY26–27 budget creates an active planning window, and federal grant programs targeting public alert and expedited notification systems offer viable funding pathways with limited local match requirements. Acting now closes a critical safety gap, advances compliance, and positions the district to leverage cooperative procurement for streamlined execution.
EOP Compliance and Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The school operates under explicit compliance mandates—Michigan MCL 380.1308b and NIMS implementation requirements—without a documented, enterprise-grade mass notification system, relying instead on legacy methods such as local TV/radio and answering machines. This gap elevates legal, operational, and student safety risk while jeopardizing eligibility for federal emergency preparedness funding.
The opportunity
NIMS compliance is a prerequisite for federal grant eligibility, and active funding programs align directly with public alert and expedited notification systems. The adopted FY26–27 budget cycle creates a near-term planning window to close the notification gap, reduce liability, and formalize the EOP before the next compliance review period.
Fleet Safety and Transportation Liability Management
Student Transportation · Fleet Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
Student transportation operations face significant liability exposure due to the absence of dashcam footage and telematics data to document fleet activity. Open transportation leadership positions and organizational transitions compound the operational risk of managing and evidencing safe transport practices.
The opportunity
The FY26–27 budget cycle presents a timely planning window to address fleet documentation gaps before liability exposure escalates. Cooperative purchasing agreements offer a streamlined, cost-effective procurement path, and solutions in this space may align with state and federal funding eligibility.
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Discuss this project →IT & Cybersecurity Infrastructure Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A fragmented IT ecosystem creates unaddressed exposure across endpoint management and credential security, compounded by a partial cybersecurity compliance mandate and identified WCAG 2.1 web accessibility requirements. With an annual IT and software spend near $90,000, the current environment reflects modest investment against growing operational and compliance risk.
The opportunity
The FY26–27 budget cycle presents a defined planning window to consolidate fragmented systems, reduce compliance gaps, and strengthen institutional resilience. Transitional leadership conditions make this an opportune moment to establish a cohesive, sustainable IT strategy eligible for state and federal funding alignment.