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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Oakland International Academy lacks a publicly available Emergency Operations Plan and has no documented evidence of recent emergency exercises, creating significant compliance and safety risk. Michigan law (MCL 380.1308b) mandates biennial EOP reviews, and new state legislation requires standardized emergency response terminology adoption by July 2026.
The opportunity
The July 2026 state mandate deadline, combined with a board-approved FY 2026-27 budget and active FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant windows, creates a clear and time-sensitive path to fund and complete this work. Acting now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens campus safety, and aligns with available public funding before deadlines close.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Modernization for School Safety
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The school currently relies on traditional media and answering machines for emergency notifications, leaving staff and students inadequately served during critical incidents. With no modern mass notification system in place and a July 2026 state mandate requiring standardized emergency response terminology, compliance and safety risks are escalating.
The opportunity
Michigan's July 2026 EOP and terminology mandate creates a firm deadline, and FEMA HSGP and BRIC grant programs offer viable funding paths with limited local match required. The board-approved FY 2026–27 budget and cooperative purchasing eligibility support near-term procurement, making this an actionable window to close a critical safety gap.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Modernization
Fleet Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
A documented history of bus incidents has exposed gaps in fleet oversight, liability management, and incident reconstruction capabilities. Without a modern telematics solution, the district faces continued operational risk and limited visibility into transportation safety performance.
The opportunity
The board-approved FY 2026–27 budget and a state-level school transportation reimbursement increase create a near-term funding window for fleet investment. Acting within this cycle allows the district to reduce liability exposure, strengthen student safety, and leverage cooperative procurement pathways to streamline acquisition.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity Modernization for School IT Infrastructure
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
Oakland International Academy has identified whitespace in endpoint management and credential security, with a board-approved strategic initiative targeting IT and cybersecurity modernization. Without modern tooling, the school faces elevated risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, and operational disruption affecting students and staff.
The opportunity
Active grant planning through MICIP and Section 31a, combined with the board-approved FY 2026–27 budget, creates a near-term fiscal window to advance cybersecurity investments. Acting now aligns with the current budget cycle, reduces institutional risk, and supports the school's funded IT modernization priorities.