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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Readiness
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Washington-Parks Academy lacks a defined Emergency Operations Plan, a mass notification system, and a designated Emergency Management Coordinator, creating significant compliance exposure under NIMS and Michigan EOP mandates. Fragmented communication across SMS, email, and social media further limits the school's ability to respond effectively during emergencies affecting its 604 students and staff.
The opportunity
The FEMA BRIC grant program offers a direct, near-term funding path for public alert and warning systems, with school districts eligible as subapplicants, and spring budget cycles represent the primary decision window. Addressing these gaps now reduces compliance and operational risk while aligning with a transitional leadership moment and an active procurement environment.
FEMA BRIC Grant
Discuss this project →Mass Notification System Consolidation
Emergency Management · Public Safety
High Priority
About this project
The academy relies on fragmented notification channels—SMS, email, and social media—with no unified system, reducing reliability during safety incidents. This gap compounds broader emergency preparedness deficiencies and creates measurable compliance risk under NIMS and Michigan EOP mandates.
The opportunity
The FEMA BRIC grant program explicitly covers public alert and warning systems, with school districts eligible as subapplicants—making this a strong near-term funding path. Acting within the spring/June procurement cycle aligns with established budget timelines and advances NIMS compliance while closing a critical safety gap.
FEMA BRIC Grant
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · ADA Compliance
High Priority
About this project
Unresolved WCAG and ADA accessibility gaps across public-facing digital properties create legal exposure and limit equitable access for students, families, and staff. Active solution-seeking signals indicate remediation is a near-term priority for the institution.
The opportunity
Compliance mandates under WCAG and ADA are non-discretionary, making inaction a growing legal and reputational risk. State education budget increases provide operating room to fund remediation efforts within the current fiscal cycle, supporting equitable access for the full school community.
Sourcewell
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