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Districtwide Emergency Operations & Reunification Planning
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has documented gaps in emergency preparedness, including no centralized reunification plan, inconsistent protocols, and misaligned communication tools. Active EOP review deadlines and safety audits represent urgent compliance mandates with direct risk to student and staff safety.
The opportunity
New safety and security leadership, an upcoming budget cycle, and a superintendent transition create a near-term window to fund and prioritize standardized emergency protocols. Strategic initiatives in this area carry high confidence for funding, and the FY2026–2027 budget reflects increased capacity for investment.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Unify District Communication and Safety Systems
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district currently operates split communication and safety platforms, creating operational misalignment and gaps in emergency preparedness, including inconsistent reunification planning and communication tool fragmentation. Overdue EOP reviews, pending safety audits, and state compliance mandates elevate risk for students, staff, and the broader community.
The opportunity
A recent leadership transition and the upcoming budget cycle create a near-term window to consolidate systems and address documented safety gaps. Cooperative purchasing pathways are available to streamline procurement, and the FY 2026–2027 budget reflects growth in expenditures, signaling capacity for this investment.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity Compliance · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a complex identity and application environment with layered platforms and mixed endpoints, creating significant cybersecurity exposure. An active compliance mandate under TEC §11.175 requires action, and strategic priorities explicitly include network, data-center, cybersecurity, backup, and disaster-recovery modernization.
The opportunity
TEC §11.175 compliance deadlines create immediate urgency, while the 2026–2027 budget's growth in M&O and total expenditures signals capacity for investment. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the district to reduce operational risk, meet state mandates, and protect student and staff data.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →One-to-One Device & Endpoint Management Modernization
EdTech Modernization · Endpoint Management
High Priority
About this project
The district is advancing a strategic initiative to deploy and manage one-to-one devices across a mixed endpoint environment, requiring scalable tools for monitoring, deployment, and lifecycle management. Without a unified management approach, operational gaps in visibility and device control create risk to instructional continuity and IT staff capacity.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget cycle reflects growth in M&O expenditures, signaling available capacity for this funded priority, with cooperative purchasing through Region 18 ESC offering a streamlined procurement path. Acting now aligns with the district's stated strategic plan and supports equitable, consistent device access for all students.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fleet Telematics & Transportation Safety Enhancement
Student Transportation Safety · Fleet Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district currently uses GPS tracking but lacks documented dash-camera, in-cab video, and advanced driver-behavior telematics capabilities, leaving a preventative safety gap in student transportation. Strategic initiatives targeting transportation facility modernization and school-bus communications signal readiness to address these deficiencies.
The opportunity
An existing fleet technology investment lowers the barrier to expanding into advanced telematics, and transportation modernization carries high-confidence funding signals within the current budget cycle. Cooperative purchasing agreements are already in place, simplifying procurement and accelerating time to improved student safety outcomes.
Region 18 ESC Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Workflow Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity
High Priority
About this project
The district has an identified WCAG compliance gap affecting website accessibility for students, families, and staff, alongside digital workflow needs tied to a new administration building. Unresolved accessibility gaps carry legal and equity risk and may limit equitable access to district communications and services.
The opportunity
Two grant opportunities with September 2026 deadlines — the Interactive Online Learning Grant and the RLIS program — offer eligible funding paths for accessibility and digital workflow investments. Acting within the current grant window aligns spending with the FY 2026–2027 budget cycle and supports equitable, compliant service delivery.
Interactive Online Learning Grant
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