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Emergency Operations Plan Compliance & Remediation
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district lacks a publicly available, FOIA-confirmed Emergency Operations Plan, creating a direct compliance gap under MCL 380.1308b—a mandate with financial consequences including loss of funding. Fragmented notification systems and no documented after-action reports signal systemic emergency preparedness deficiencies affecting over 12,000 students and staff.
The opportunity
Non-compliance penalties are active, making remediation time-sensitive ahead of the FY2026-27 cycle. The district's $85.7 million bond capacity and eligibility for FEMA preparedness grants (TEP, HSGP, BRIC) provide viable funding paths to close gaps and restore compliance.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
The district operates a fragmented mass notification ecosystem spanning multiple overlapping platforms, creating gaps in consistent, reliable emergency communications for students, staff, and families. With no publicly confirmed Emergency Operations Plan and EOP review compliance required under MCL 380.1308b, the district faces both operational risk and potential loss of funding.
The opportunity
Active bond funding, E-Rate capacity, and FEMA preparedness grant pathways create a strong near-term window to consolidate communications infrastructure. Addressing platform fragmentation now reduces compliance exposure, strengthens emergency response for 12,000+ students, and aligns with the district's current strategic focus on school safety and notification reliability.
FEMA HSGP
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Compliance Remediation
Web Accessibility · Regulatory Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The district is under an active Office for Civil Rights complaint and has committed to conforming to WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards. Unresolved gaps create legal exposure, reputational risk, and potential inequitable access to digital services for students, families, and staff.
The opportunity
The active OCR investigation creates immediate procurement urgency, and the district's bond issuance and E-Rate IT spending signal available budget. Cooperative purchasing vehicles are already in place, supporting an accelerated and compliant procurement path within the current fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →IT Infrastructure Modernization & Endpoint Management
IT Modernization · Endpoint & Device Management
High Priority
About this project
The district is actively upgrading network infrastructure—including switches and fiber—through E-Rate funding, while operating a hybrid Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environment that requires unified endpoint and device management. Without consolidated management capabilities, operational continuity, data security, and stewardship of public technology investments remain at risk.
The opportunity
Active E-Rate and bond-funded procurement cycles signal immediate budget availability, and the district's established cooperative purchasing relationships streamline acquisition. Addressing endpoint management now aligns with the current FY planning window and supports long-term cybersecurity resilience across a 12,000-plus student environment.
E-Rate
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity and Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The district maintains a foundational password policy and existing productivity and safety tools, but its broader cybersecurity posture—particularly identity and access management—remains an active modernization gap. With over 12,000 students and staff relying on district systems, unaddressed vulnerabilities elevate risk to data integrity, operational continuity, and regulatory standing.
The opportunity
An $85.7 million bond and approved FY2026–27 budget signal strong near-term spending capacity, and grant programs such as HSGP, BRIC, and TEP offer eligible funding paths for cybersecurity initiatives. Leadership transitions create a timely opening to advance identity and access management priorities aligned with current IT modernization goals.
FEMA HSGP
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