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Emergency Operations Plan & Preparedness Modernization
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy faces critical emergency preparedness gaps, including alarm panel failure during a fire drill and weaknesses in lockdown and reunification drill execution, with no publicly posted EOP. Compliance mandates under MCL 380.1308b and NIMS implementation requirements create urgent life-safety and operational risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
Named grant programs including BRIC, HSGP, and SVPP offer clear funding pathways for emergency management improvements, and NIMS compliance is required for eligibility. Acting within the current grant window addresses documented safety failures, satisfies compliance deadlines, and strengthens school-wide preparedness outcomes.
Mass Notification System Upgrade for School Safety
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy lacks a reliable mass-notification system, with documented drill failures and alarm panel issues creating critical life-safety gaps. EOP review and NIMS compliance mandates under MCL 380.1308b remain unmet, elevating both operational and legal risk for students and staff.
The opportunity
Active grant programs, including BRIC and HSGP, provide viable funding pathways for emergency notification and preparedness investments with limited local match requirements. Addressing this gap now aligns with EOP compliance deadlines, strengthens drill readiness, and directly protects student and staff safety ahead of the next fiscal cycle.
Fleet Safety & Telematics Remediation for Student Transportation
Student Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
An active multi-million dollar lawsuit stemming from a school bus crash, combined with no documented dashcam or telematics infrastructure, exposes the district to significant legal liability and ongoing operational risk. The absence of incident documentation tools leaves student transportation without critical safety and evidence collection capabilities.
The opportunity
Litigation pressure may accelerate budget approval outside normal procurement cycles, and SVPP grant funding offers a partial pathway to offset implementation costs. Acting now reduces liability exposure, strengthens student safety outcomes, and positions the district ahead of the upcoming fiscal planning cycle.
IT Security and Cybersecurity Modernization
IT Modernization · Cybersecurity Compliance
High Priority
About this project
A documented data-integration incident has exposed IT instability and security vulnerabilities across the school network. CIPA compliance mandates are active, and while policies exist, gaps in implementation and data security practices present ongoing operational and regulatory risk.
The opportunity
Upcoming GASB and Uniform Guidance changes tied to the FY ending June 2026 create a clear window for IT-related procurement and capitalization updates. New Title IV federal funds and increased Data Processing Services budget allocations offer eligible funding pathways to advance cybersecurity posture and protect student data.
Title IV
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