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Emergency Operations Plan & Mass Notification Implementation
Emergency Management · School Safety
High Priority
About this project
Washington-Parks Academy lacks a dedicated mass notification system, an Emergency Management Coordinator, and documented EOP exercises — all required under Michigan Publication 201. These gaps create significant compliance exposure and charter renewal risk flagged in a recent authorizer deficiency report.
The opportunity
Released state funds, a $74k Wayne RESA payment, and multiple directly applicable school safety grants — including the School Safety Enhancement Program and HSGP — create a well-funded, time-sensitive window to close preparedness gaps and strengthen compliance standing ahead of charter review.
School Safety Enhancement Program
Discuss this project →Web Accessibility & Digital Portal Compliance
Web Accessibility · Charter Compliance
High Priority
About this project
The academy has identified WCAG 2.1 and ADA compliance gaps across its web presence, creating legal exposure and barriers to equitable access for students and families. An authorizer report flagging operational deficiencies elevates urgency, as unresolved gaps could directly jeopardize charter renewal.
The opportunity
A recent principal transition, authorizer scrutiny, and a stronger per-pupil funding environment create a timely window for remediation. Addressing accessibility gaps now reduces legal and renewal risk while demonstrating operational accountability ahead of the upcoming fiscal cycle.
Sourcewell
Discuss this project →Cybersecurity & Identity Management Modernization
Cybersecurity · IT Modernization
High Priority
About this project
The academy's reliance on Google Workspace and ClassLink SSO, without enterprise endpoint protection or dedicated identity management, leaves student and staff data exposed. An internal acceptable use policy signals awareness of the gap, but enforcement tools and password governance remain insufficient for today's threat environment.
The opportunity
ESSER-funded technology initiatives and the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provide viable funding pathways aligned with the current fiscal cycle. Addressing identity and password management now reduces breach risk, supports compliance with internal policy mandates, and strengthens the academy's broader IT modernization posture.
Proactive Fleet Safety Monitoring for School Transportation
Student Safety · Fleet Management
High Priority
About this project
The district has identified a proactive need to strengthen fleet safety and monitoring for school transportation, with no current evidence of incidents but recognized exposure to future liability and operational risk. Addressing this gap now supports student safety outcomes and responsible stewardship of transportation assets.
The opportunity
The federal Clean School Bus Program offers a targeted funding pathway to advance this initiative with reduced local budget impact, aligning well with the upcoming fiscal planning cycle. Acting proactively—before incidents occur—positions the district to meet safety expectations and leverage cooperative purchasing for streamlined procurement.
Clean School Bus Program
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