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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · School Safety & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks an up-to-date Emergency Operations Plan, a documented mass or parent notification system, and evidence of recent emergency drills — gaps that create significant compliance risk under Michigan guidance and NIMS requirements. These deficiencies expose students, staff, and the broader community to preventable operational and safety failures.
The opportunity
An incoming Superintendent beginning July 1, 2025, combined with active FY26–27 budget planning, creates an immediate window to advance this initiative. Federal preparedness funding — including FEMA HSGP and BRIC subawards — offers a clear, eligible path to address these gaps with limited local match required.
Mass Notification System Implementation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has no documented mass or parent notification system, limiting its ability to communicate with families and staff during emergencies. This gap, combined with an outdated or unavailable EOP and limited drill documentation, creates meaningful compliance and safety risk under NIMS and Michigan emergency preparedness guidance.
The opportunity
The active FY26-27 budget cycle and an incoming leadership transition in July 2025 create a near-term window for prioritizing this initiative. Federal emergency management grant funding—including HSGP and BRIC subaward pathways—may offset implementation costs, making action now both timely and fiscally responsible.
Web Accessibility & ADA Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified unaddressed gaps in WCAG 2.1 and ADA website accessibility compliance, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable public access. No active remediation is currently documented, leaving the district vulnerable to enforcement action or litigation.
The opportunity
The FY26-27 budget hearing represents an active planning window to fund compliance remediation before regulatory or legal risk materializes. Cooperative purchasing vehicles may accelerate procurement timelines and reduce administrative burden on district staff.
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Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks documented credential management practices despite relying on centralized platforms for staff and student logins, creating an unaddressed vulnerability. No formal cybersecurity compliance posture has been established, leaving the district exposed to credential-based threats and potential audit findings.
The opportunity
The active FY26–27 budget cycle and a leadership transition create a timely opening to prioritize cybersecurity investments, with JAG and secondary HSGP/BRIC grant tracks identified as applicable funding paths. Acting now reduces operational risk, supports emerging compliance expectations, and positions the district for sustainable, funded security improvements.
Fleet Telematics & Student Transportation Safety
Student Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The district currently operates without dash cameras, integrated telematics, or a formal driver monitoring program, leaving student transportation safety unmitigated in a rural environment. While no incidents are on record, the absence of preventative tools represents a clear operational gap and growing liability exposure.
The opportunity
With FY26–27 budget planning actively underway and cooperative procurement options available to reduce acquisition costs, now is a practical window to address fleet safety proactively. Implementing monitoring tools before an incident occurs protects students, supports driver accountability, and strengthens the district's risk posture.
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