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EOP Compliance & Mass Notification Consolidation
Emergency Management · Student Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district's Emergency Operations Plan is unpublished and undated, creating a direct compliance gap under a 30-day TxSSC submission mandate. Fragmented incident reporting and the absence of a dedicated mass-notification system leave students, staff, and families underserved during severe weather and other emergencies.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget includes a $423K Security & Monitoring Services line item, creating an active funding window aligned with this initiative. Addressing the EOP gap and consolidating notification systems now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens community trust, and positions the district ahead of its next safety and security audit.
Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Digital Equity & Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district maintains a fragmented digital environment—public website and student portals operate on separate platforms—creating accessibility gaps that conflict with WCAG 2.1 Level AA mandates. With a compliance deadline of April 2027, unresolved gaps carry legal, reputational, and equity risk for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
A defined compliance deadline creates an immediate remediation window aligned with the current fiscal planning cycle. The district's existing CMS infrastructure supports a structured integration path, and the Website & Digital Services initiative is an active strategic priority, making this an actionable, fundable project now.
K-12 Endpoint Security and IT Infrastructure Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district has a cybersecurity policy but lacks dedicated endpoint management and password management capabilities, leaving critical gaps in its security posture. With a safety and security audit anticipated in 2028 and over $1M in annual IT spend, the risk of unmanaged endpoints represents both an operational and compliance liability.
The opportunity
The 2026–2028 Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative offers rolling state grant funding for managed endpoint and cybersecurity services beginning September 2026, aligning directly with the district's board-approved IT modernization budget. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the district to close security gaps, satisfy upcoming audit requirements, and maximize available state funding.
2026-2028 Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
Discuss this project →Modernize Fleet Safety & Student Transportation Oversight
Student Transportation · Fleet Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates school buses with daily safety checks but lacks GPS telematics and dash cam technology, creating an evidence gap, asset liability exposure, and driver accountability risk. Transportation workflows currently rely on general-purpose tools rather than a dedicated fleet management platform, leaving safety documentation and incident response underdeveloped.
The opportunity
The 2026–2027 budget includes a $1.6M Student Transportation line item, creating a defined and available funding window to act now. Deploying telematics and video monitoring proactively strengthens student safety, supports driver accountability, and reduces long-term liability before incidents occur.
Region 10 ESC Multi-Region Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Credential & Identity Security Gap Remediation
Cybersecurity · Identity & Access Management
High Priority
About this project
The district maintains a cybersecurity policy but lacks a dedicated credential management solution, leaving staff and administrative accounts exposed to preventable identity-based threats. This gap in identity security posture elevates risk across district systems and conflicts with the district's own documented security standards.
The opportunity
The district's IT & Cybersecurity Modernization initiative is budget-approved for 2026–2027, and the rolling 2026–2028 Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative may provide eligible state funding to close this gap. Acting within the current fiscal cycle positions the district to reduce credential risk before the 2028 safety and security audit.
2026-2028 Texas K-12 Cybersecurity Initiative
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