Active Projects
{{number}} projects identified for {{city}}
Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Campus Safety Readiness
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The school operates without a documented Emergency Operations Plan and faces a September 30 compliance deadline, with an active EOP waiver decision pending. A proposed campus closure compounds continuity risks, creating significant compliance exposure and operational vulnerability for students and staff.
The opportunity
A September 30 deadline creates an immediate window for action, and board-confirmed procurement plans alongside over $800K in pursued federal grant funding—with technology as a planned expenditure—support investment now. Addressing these gaps strengthens campus safety, satisfies compliance mandates, and aligns with the current fiscal and grant cycle.
ESC Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Unified Mass Notification Platform Consolidation
Emergency Management · Campus Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district has established Immediate Threat Notification and Campus Reunification MOUs but lacks a named, unified mass-notification platform to support them. With a campus closure underway and an EOP compliance deadline of September 30, fragmented emergency communications pose significant operational and safety risk.
The opportunity
The September 30 EOP compliance deadline and active campus closure planning create an immediate window to consolidate emergency notification capabilities. Federal grant applications totaling over $800K—with technology as a planned expenditure—and cooperative purchasing eligibility support a fiscally responsible path forward this cycle.
ESC Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & WCAG 2.2 Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district's website is currently in a non-conforming status against WCAG 2.2 Level AA standards, creating legal exposure and limiting equitable access for students, families, and staff with disabilities. With a compliance urgency score of 5, the pressure to remediate is high and the risk of inaction is significant.
The opportunity
Federal grant pursuits exceeding $800K with technology as a planned expenditure may offer funding flexibility for accessibility remediation within the current fiscal cycle. Acting now reduces legal liability, advances digital equity, and positions the district ahead of enforcement action.
2026-2029 Interactive Online Learning Grant
Discuss this project →Strengthen Password & Credential Management Controls
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The organization lacks documented password management controls, creating measurable credential risk across a mixed-platform environment that includes cloud-based productivity and form tools. Without a defined access management solution, staff and student data remain exposed to unauthorized access and potential compliance gaps.
The opportunity
An existing managed technology services agreement may offer a streamlined procurement path, and the current IT/software budget provides a viable funding foundation. Addressing this gap now supports data protection compliance and reduces organizational risk ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
ESC Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →Fleet Visibility & Governance Improvement
Fleet Safety · Risk Management
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified gaps in fleet visibility, evidence documentation, and governance practices. Consolidated insurance expenses have risen over 70% across two fiscal years, signaling escalating financial and operational risk to public funds and student safety.
The opportunity
Sustained insurance cost increases and board-identified safety procurement priorities create a timely case for action in the current planning cycle. Strengthening fleet governance now can reduce liability exposure and support more responsible stewardship of district resources.
ESC Region 7 Purchasing Cooperative
Discuss this project →