Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
Pearsall ISD faces an overdue Emergency Operations Plan update, recurring telephone communication outages, and no dedicated mass-notification platform — gaps that directly conflict with Texas Education Code §37.108 mandates for safety audits and EOP accountability. With $74,997.53 allocated for emergency management technology and active safety committee work underway, the compliance and operational risk to students and staff is immediate.
The opportunity
A dedicated emergency management budget is in place, and the 2026–2027 budget consideration deadline of August 31 creates a clear fiscal window to act. Addressing this now closes a documented compliance gap, eliminates a greenfield risk, and positions the district to meet state mandates before the next required safety audit cycle.
GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Document Workflow Compliance
ADA Compliance · Digital Accessibility
High Priority
About this project
Pearsall ISD must meet ADA Title II mandates requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA web accessibility compliance by April 2028, with identified gaps in accessible digital content and document workflows. Unresolved gaps elevate legal exposure and limit equitable access to district resources for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
Active grant funding through the 2026–2029 Interactive Online Learning Grant and the Instructional Materials and Technology Allotment (IMTA) is directly applicable to accessible digital content remediation. Acting ahead of the April 2028 deadline reduces legal risk, supports equitable access, and aligns with the district's current budget cycle.
2026-2029 Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Fleet Safety Monitoring & Transportation Management
Fleet Safety · Student Transportation
High Priority
About this project
The district operates an aging fleet with incomplete safety monitoring — only newly acquired buses carry cameras — leaving gaps in GPS tracking, maintenance alerts, and driver-safety oversight. Texas SB 546 mandates fleet safety compliance, and uneven coverage across the full fleet creates operational and liability risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
Active capital investment in transportation infrastructure and an SB 546 compliance mandate create near-term urgency, and cooperative purchasing agreements are available to streamline procurement. Addressing fleet monitoring gaps now aligns with the district's expansionary budget trend and upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
GoodBuy Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure & Endpoint Management Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity
High Priority
About this project
The district is actively investing in network upgrades and Chromebook replacement while managing expiring software licenses and recent technology solicitations. Without unified endpoint management, these parallel initiatives create operational gaps, security exposure, and inefficient use of public technology funds.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative provides direct grant funding applicable to endpoint and IT management, aligning with the district's active procurement cycle. Acting within the current fiscal window allows the district to consolidate infrastructure investments, reduce cyber risk, and maximize available state funding.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Strengthen Credential Security and Cybersecurity Compliance
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district faces active cybersecurity compliance mandates with no identified incumbent credential security solution, creating measurable exposure across staff and student accounts. Ongoing IT modernization—including network upgrades and existing identity platform integrations—underscores the urgency of closing this gap before vulnerabilities escalate.
The opportunity
The Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers direct grant funding that can offset procurement costs, aligning with the district's current budget cycle and modernization priorities. Acting now reduces compliance and operational risk while leveraging available funding before the window closes.
Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →